Miami, FL
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Miami
Looking for things to do in Miami with kids? We have mapped 132 family-friendly places across the area, from museums and educational attractions (21), arcades (17) and family entertainment centers (16).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Miami. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Last updated 22 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in Miami
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 49 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Miami
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 7 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Miami
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in Miami
13 categories, 132 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Miami
8 of 132, ordered by distance from Miami.
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HistoryMiami Museum
Accepts Time TravelersA museum dedicated to telling the stories of Miami's communities, individuals, places, and events through its collections and exhibitions. Families can explore how…
Museum of Miami
Accepts NARMMuseum of Miami, a Smithsonian affiliate, is the premier cultural institution committed to gathering, organizing, preserving, and celebrating Miami’s history as…
Characters.IO – Miami
Miami Museum of Science and Plane
This science museum in downtown Miami's waterfront Maurice A. Ferré Park combines a planetarium, an aquarium, and exhibit wings covering topics like the solar…
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Accepts ASTC Passport ProgramPhillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a science museum, aquarium, and planetarium located in Miami, Florida. Families can explore hands-on exhibitions…
Pérez Art Museum Miami
Accepts NARMA museum in Miami showing modern and contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on international work. Families can explore the permanent…
Frost Science Museum
Frost Science Museum offers weeklong summer camps for kids at its downtown Miami location, plus a new Camp Curiosity option at Ron Ehmann Park in South Dade…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Miami?
We list 132 kid-friendly places in Miami, led by museums and educational attractions (21) and arcades (17). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Miami for free?
7 of the places we list in Miami are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Miami when it is raining?
There are 49 indoor places in Miami, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.