Museums for kids in Berlin

02. Juni 2025 Lisa Backsen

Berlin boasts more than 170 museums and exhibitions that fascinate visitors daily with art, history, and sometimes quirky artifacts. There’s no chance of boredom here, and there are plenty of exciting museums for kids in Berlin too. We’ve strolled through the capital's museums to present you with the best family-friendly ones.

Overview

1. Deutschlandmuseum (Germany Museum)
2. Samurai Museum
3. Deja Vu Museum
4. Deutsches Spionagemuseum (German Spy Museum)
5. Humboldt Forum
6. Upside Down Museum
7. 3D Trick Art Museum Berlin
8. Deutsches Historisches Museum (German Historical Museum)
9. Paradox Museum
10. Computerspielemuseum (Computer Games Museum)
11. IKONO Berlin
12. MACHmit Museum
13. Museum für Naturkunde (Museum of Natural History)

1. Museums for Kids in Berlin: Deutschlandmuseum (Germany Museum)

Museen in Berlin: Deutschlandmuseum — Expirience german history ©Deutschlandmuseum

Experience German history hands-on in 12 immersive, interactive rooms—including a forest, a castle, and a 1920s-themed space. With soundscapes, visuals, and even smells, history comes alive.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Daily 10 am–8 pm | 💶 Adults from €11, kids from €8, free for kids under 6 | Recommended for ages 6+ | Deutschlandmuseum

2. Samurai Museum – History from Japan

Museen in Berlin: Samurai Museum — A special place ©Samurai Museum Berlin

Europe’s only Samurai Museum offers a journey into the world of Japanese warriors. With up to 1,000 historical items like armor and swords, plus interactive, child-friendly media displays.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Daily 11 am–7 pm | 💶 Adults from €7, kids from €5, free for kids under 5 | Recommended for ages 8+ | Samurai Museum

3. Deja Vu Museum – Optical Illusions Galore

Begeisterte Familie im Deja Vu Museum — Don't get lost! ©Deja Vu Museum

Explore digital art and interactive installations. Optical illusions challenge your perception in fun ways across 1,000 m² and two levels.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Daily 10 am–8 pm | 💶 Adults €15, kids €13 | Suitable from age 1 | Zum Deja Vu Museum

4. German Spy Museum – For Little Secret Agents

Museen in Berlin: Deutsches Spionagemuseum — Find some secret messages ©Deutsches Spionagemuseum

Dive into the shadowy world of spies, with multimedia exhibits from ancient codes to modern surveillance. Learn about famous spy cases and secret operations.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Daily 10 am–8 pm | 💶 Adults €8, reduced €6 | Recommended for ages 8+ | Deutschen Spionagemuseum

5. Humboldt Forum – Exhibitions Across 30,000 m²

Das Humboldt Forum und sein Vorplatz, im Hintergrund der Fernsehturm — Excibitions for everyone ©Stiftung Humboldtforum im Berliner Schloss/Alexander Schippel

From archaeology to global city culture, experience history and science interactively. Includes kid-friendly areas and fascinating collections from Asia, Africa, and beyond.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Daily (closed Tuesdays) 10:30 am–6:30 pm | 💶 Most exhibitions free | Humboldt Forum

6. The Upside Down Berlin – Join the Art

überdimensionales Mensch-ärger-dich-nicht — Become part of the game ©Upside Down Museum

A museum of imagination! Explore rooms inspired by Berlin’s vibrant culture with illusions, interactive spaces, and private karaoke booths.

📍 Potsdamer Platz | 🕒 Daily (closed Mondays) | 💶 Adults €24.95, kids (2–11) €19.50, teens (12–17) €22.50 | Upside Down Museum | The Upside Down

7. 3D Trick Art Museum – Become Part of the Scene

Kinder scheinen unter einer Glasglocke gefangen zu sein — Create cool pictures with optical illusions ©Alexander Ster

Featuring over 30 3D artworks by Japanese artist Masashi Hattori, visitors become part of optical illusions—perfect for creative family photos.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Daily 10 am–6 pm | 💶 Adults €16, kids (4–15) €10, 1 adult + 2 kids €32 | 3D Trick Art Museum

8. Deutschen Historischen Museum - Explore the Past

Geschichte für Klein und Groß zugänglich gemacht — Learn a lot about german history ©Deutsches Historisches Museum

While the main building is closed, the adjacent Pei Building offers exhibitions with special scavenger hunts for children to discover German history playfully.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Daily 10 am–6 pm | 💶 Adults €7, free for children under 18 | Deutschen Historischen Museums

9. Paradox Museum – Sensory Surprises

Visuelle Verwirrung im Paradox Museum — Where are you? ©Paradox Museum

Opened in June 2024, this museum fuses science, art, and perception into 70 interactive exhibits over 900 m². A fantastic place for curious minds.

📍 Tiergarten | 🕒 Daily 11 am–7 pm | 💶 Adults €21, kids €17, family ticket €56 (online discounts available) | Recommended for ages 6+ | Zum Paradox Museum

10. Museums for kids in Berlin: Computerspielemuseum – A Gamer’s Paradise

Museen in Berlin, Viel Spaß im Computerspielemuseum — It's all about gaming ©Philipp Külker / Computerspielemuseum

Play old-school classics and explore over 300 gaming exhibits. Great for parents to share childhood gaming memories with their kids.

📍 Friedrichshain | 🕒 Daily 10 am–8 pm | 💶 Adults €11, kids €7, free for kids under 6 | Recommended for ages 6+ | Zum Computerspielemuseum

11. IKONO Berlin – Interactive Fun for All

IKONO Berlin: Spaß für Klein & Groß — For special moments and pictures ©IKONO Berlin

A magical, immersive experience in 14 rooms. From silver balloons to discovery zones, create unforgettable memories and fun photos with your family.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Daily 10 am–8 pm | 💶 From €15.50 | Recommended for ages 6+ | Zu IKONO

12. MACHmit Museum – Hands-on Learning

Museen in Berlin: kleine angemalte Spielfiguren stellvertretend für die Diversität im Machmit Museum Berlin — Fun for everybody ©MACHmit Museum

This museum encourages creativity and discovery with changing exhibits on everyday topics like food, weather, or books, plus arts and crafts stations.

📍 Prenzlauer Berg | 🕒 Wed–Fri 2–6 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–6 pm | 💶 €8 per person (from age 2) | Recommended for kids up to 12 | MACHmit Museum

13. Museum für Naturkunde – Meet the Dinosaurs

Ein skelett eines Dinosauriers — Impressive life-sized dinosaurs ©Carola Radke

Home to the world’s largest mounted dinosaur skeleton! Explore the natural world through fascinating biology and evolution exhibits. Special family tours available.

📍 Mitte | 🕒 Tue–Fri 9:30 am–6 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–6 pm | 💶 Adults €9, reduced €6 | Recommended for ages 3+ | Museum für Naturkunde

We hope you enjoy exploring Berlin’s best museums for children and families and take home as many exciting memories and discoveries as we did!