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The 20 Best Places to Visit in New Delhi with Family & Kids (2025)

Thumbnail image featuring top 4 family-friendly attractions in New Delhi including India Gate, Museum of Illusions, a city park, and Humayun’s Tomb with bold title text “The 20 Best Places to Visit in New Delhi with Family & Kids (2025)
Thumbnail image featuring top 4 family-friendly attractions in New Delhi including India Gate, Museum of Illusions, a city park, and Humayun’s Tomb with bold title text “The 20 Best Places to Visit in New Delhi with Family & Kids (2025)

Want to plan a fun and educational day out with your family in the capital city?

Plan the Perfect Family Day Out in New Delhi

Check out this chosen list of the 20 best family-friendly spots in New Delhi great for kids and grown-ups. From old monuments to hands-on museums and green parks, this guide gives you details open hours, ticket prices, and the closest metro stops to help you organize your outing without stress.

Top 20 Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Delhi (2025)

1. The India Gate & Children’s Park

India Gate is a national pride and is surrounded by pretty lawns where you can have a picnic with your loved ones. Not too far from Indian Gate, the Children’s Park features different play areas, swings, and fountains to entertain the kids.
* Timing: Open for 24 Hours (Children’s Park: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
* Entry Free: Free Entry
* Nearest Metro: Central Secretariat Metro Station (Yellow & Violet Line)

2. Museum of Illusions, Connaught Place

Step into a world of optical tricks, interactive exhibits, and mind-bending illusions that are both fun and educational. This museum is fantastic for all ages and a must-do for unforgettable pics and laughter.

* Timings: Daily: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

* Entry Cost: Adults ₹650, Kids (3–12 yrs) ₹520, Free under 3

* Nearest Metro: Rajiv Chowk (Exit Gate 8)

3. National Rail Museum

This museum is a great place for train enthusiasts, home to several vintage locomotives, model railways, and kids can even enjoy a fun little toy train ride. It’s a perfect combination of history and fun!

* Timings: Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Monday)

* Entry Cost: Adults ₹50, Kids ₹10

* Nearest Metro: Dhaula Kuan (Airport Express Line)

4. Nehru Planetarium

Introduce your kids to the fantastic wonders of the universe! The planetarium has daily sky shows and science exhibits, so this can be a stellar experience for kids, and sufficient for stimulating your young aspiring space explorers!

* Timings: Tuesday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Monday)

* Entry Cost: Adults ₹60, Kids ₹40

* Nearest Metro: Lok Kalyan Marg (Yellow Line)

5. National Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo)

Delhi Zoo is home to over 1300 animals including family favourites like elephants, lions and exotic birds. It is popular with families who love nature and wildlife

* Timing: Tuesday–Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4.30 PM (Closed Friday)

* Entrance Fee: Adult ₹80, Kids ₹40

* Nearest Metro: Pragati Maidan (Blue Line)

6. Adventure Island, Rohini

Adventure Island is an amusement park with thrill rides, water zones, and carnival-style rides.  If you are looking for a fun adventure for kids and parents this is it!

* Times: Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

* Entrance Fee: ₹600–₹900 (based on height/day)

* Nearest Metro: Rithala (Red Line)

7. Waste to Wonder Park

Waste to Wonder Park is an ecologically sustainable park that features replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World created exclusively from industrial waste. A fun, educational, and wonderful place for pictures.

* Timing: Tuesday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Closed Monday)

* Entrance Fee: Adult ₹50, Kids ₹25

* Nearest Metro: Hazrat Nizamuddin (Pink Line)

8. Garden of Five Senses

This is a large themed garden with sculptures, landscaped gardens, and smelling flowers equating to a tranquil getaway and an open canvas for kids’ curiosity.

*Timings: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Summer), 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Winter)

*Entry Fees: Adults ₹35, Kids ₹15

*Nearest Metro: Saket (Yellow Line)

9. Children’s Park at Akshardham

While Akshardham Temple is famous for its vibrance, the water show and well-maintained gardens are equally exciting for kids. The exhibitions at the temple are also very interactive and engaging.

*Timings: Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Goes dark on Monday

*Entry Fees: Free Entry (Exhibition fees ₹170-₹250)

*Nearest Metro: Akshardham (Blue Line)

10. Dilli Haat, INA

This is an open-air market showcasing handicrafts, cultural performances and cuisine from all across India. Children will enjoy the colourful festivities while parents shop and eating regional specialty foods.

*Timings: Daily: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Entry Fees: Adults: ₹30, Kids: ₹10

*Nearest Metro: INA (Yellow and Pink Line)

11. Red Fort (Lal Qila)

This UNESCO heritage site must be time traveled to with grand architecture and ingenious sound and light shows in the evening.

*Timings: Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Go dark on Monday)

*Entry Fees: Indians ₹35, Foreigners ₹500

*Nearest Metro: Lal Qila (Violet Line)

12. Humayun’s Tomb

This Mughal marvel is set against a backdrop of soothing gardens which would be a perfect for a tranquil stroll and a lesson in history with the kids.

* Timing: Daily: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

* Charges: Indians ₹35, Foreigners ₹550

* Nearest Metro: JLN Stadium (Violet Line)

13. Children’s Museum, Siri Fort

Designed specifically for children, this museum has creative exhibits, art, and storytelling spaces.

* Timing: Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

* Charges: Free

* Nearest Metro: Green Park (Yellow Line)

14. Lodhi Garden

This garden is great for morning walks, family picnics, with ancient tombs, leafy trees and plenty of space to run about, or to fly a kite.

* Timing: Daily: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

* Charges: Free

* Nearest Metro: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line)

15. Sunder Nursery

A beautifully restored heritage park with lakes, bird watching , and botanical trails.  A lovely outing for a family who enjoys spending time in nature.

* Timing: Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

* Charges: Adult ₹35, Kids ₹15

* Nearest Metro: JLN Stadium (Violet Line)

16. National Museum

The museum covers Indian history, culture, arms, art , and archaeology, and creates an exciting , visual environment that makes learning even fun for children.

* Timing: Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Monday)

* Charges: Adult ₹20, Kids: Free

* Nearest Metro: Udyog Bhawan (Yellow Line)

17. Shankar's International Dolls Museum

An offbeat museum housing over 6000 dolls from more than 85 countries in an entertaining visual way of learning about culture.

* Timings: Tuesday – Sunday: 10.00 AM – 5.30 PM (Closed Monday)

* Entry Fee: Adults ₹ 15, Children ₹ 5

* Nearest Metro Station: ITO (Violet Line)

18. Bharat Darshan Park, Punjabi Bagh

A newer attraction displaying replicas of Indian monuments made from scrap. Fun, eco-friendly, and highly Instagrammable!

* Timings: Tuesday – Sunday 10.00 AM – 10.00 PM (Closed Monday)

* Entry Fee: Adults ₹100, Children ₹50

* Nearest Metro Station: Punjabi Bagh West (Green Line)

19. Bal Bhavan National Children's Museum

A museum of mix of science, craft, and creativity all rolled into one with active and engaging installations and activity zones to keep the kids occupied.

* Timings: Tuesday–Sunday: 10.00 AM – 5.00 PM (Closed Monday)

* Entry Fee: ₹20

* Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Line)

20. National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

An open-air museum that allows children to see traditionally-trained artisans and craftspeople such as potters, weavers, and performers of folk art, working in real-time.

* Timings: Tuesday – Sunday: 10.00 AM – 6.00 PM (Closed Monday)

* Entry Fee: Adults ₹20, Children ₹10

* Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan (Blue Line)

Delhi is a land of the sublime – from bajra rock forts and temples, to avant garde illusions – and of these 20 selected places can certainly provide you and your family with quality time in 2025. Whether you are a tourist or resident, these spots are fun, educational, and great for memories.


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