Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Bangalore
Rain spoiled the plan? Indoor places in Bangalore for kids, from science museums and a planetarium to music, art and malls with play zones, plus games at home.
Bengaluru rain has a way of arriving exactly when you step out. When it does, these indoor places keep the day going. Most are in the city centre and easy to reach.
Museums made for kids
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Hands-on science exhibits that can fill a whole morning. Entry is ₹100 for everyone above 5. Open 9:30 am to 6 pm.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Star shows under a giant dome, at set times. Closed on Mondays, second Tuesdays and public holidays. Children under 3 are not allowed in the Sky Theatre.
Indian Music Experience (IME)
Kids can try instruments and play with sound in JP Nagar. Closed on Mondays.
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP)
Art, photography and family workshops. Free for everyone on Tuesdays. Closed on Mondays.
Science Gallery Bengaluru
Free exhibitions where science meets art, best for older kids and teens.
Malls with play zones
When you just need space to walk and somewhere for the kids to burn energy, these malls have play zones, food and weekend events. Entry is free, and play zones are paid.
Play zones, food and weekend events
Phoenix Marketcity
A big new mall in north Bangalore
Phoenix Mall of Asia
A mall with a lakeside walk
Orion Mall
Games, food and shopping
LuLu Mall Bengaluru
Kids carnivals and weekend fun
Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru
Indoor shows coming up
Theatre, puppet shows and story sessions happen indoors, so the weather does not matter.
Folktales under the open sky
Once Upon a Sunday
A devotional play in Hindi
Mahakaal: The Play
A simple dream turns into a big adventure
A Road, a River and a Big Adventure!
Two children, one friendship, no barriers
Gumma Banda Gumma
A lion, a tiny mouse and handmade puppets
The Roar and The Squeak
A clever crab, a stork and a big idea
Crabbby
Stuck at home? Play a brain game
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See all our free brain games for kids, or check what is on this weekend for when the sun comes back.