Theaters & MuseumsTake advantage of what the city offers. There are quite a few theaters with special programs or museums with exhibits especially for children. The most popular traditional ones are the science and natural history museums, the aquarium, the planetarium, and the toy museum. Next weekend treat yourself and your kids to a fun day! 
Verdeacqua at the Acquario di Milano Come to the Aquarium in Milan for the most spectacular birthday parties ever. According to age, there are three fantastic programs to choose from: BABY ACQUARIO PARTY (from 2 to 3 years old), HAPPYFISH (from 4 to 6 years old), and OCEANPARTY (from 7 to 10 years old). Call for more infromation and to book the space. Verdeacqua c/o Acquario di Milano Viale Gadio 2 20121 Milano tel: 02 80.44.87 MM Lanza (Green Line) Bus 57, Tram 2, 4, 12, 14 
Triennale Design Museum There is a special exhibit within the exhibit just for "Kids". It includes a children's book with cute illustrations and a story about the design objects on exhibit. Give your children the opportunity to see objects of design in an amusing way. Triennale di Milano Viale Alemagna 6 tel: 02 724341 MM Cadorna (Red Line & Green Line) Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:30am - 8:30pm Thursday and Friday: 10:30am - 11:00 pm. 
Planetarium "Ulrico Hoepli" Inaugurated in 1930, this planetarium located in the Public Gardens of Milan is a real historic site. It is one of the largest and most modern planetariums in Europe and is equipped with a Zeiss model IV which projects a realistic and fascinating view of the stars, constellations and planets. Planetario Corso Venezia 57 tel: 02 88463340 MM Palestro (Red Line) Museum Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Special Children events also on Sundays. 
Museum of Science and Technology This is the largest science and technology museum in Italy. It is divided into various departments like: Materials, Transportation, Energy, Communications, Leonardo: Art & Science, New Frontiers, and Science for Children.There are special children's workshops and laboratories where children can explore, experiment and learn about the rules of science and physics. Every weekend there are special children's programs planned with itineraries and pathways through the museum. Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Via San Vittore 21 tel: 02 485551 MM Sant'Ambrogio (Green Line) Museum Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, Sundays & Holidyas: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
|