A sunny autumn day doesn’t guarantee that it won’t start raining an hour later. So it’s good to have a backup plan, especially when you’re spending your day off with the kids.
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We’ve put together 10 places to go with kids in Kyiv when it’s raining — here you can watch sharks together, explore space, conduct experiments, enjoy rides, play bowling, and dive into VR.
Galaxy at Lavina Mall — roller coasters under a roof
At Galaxy, adults and older children can race along the roller coasters, try extreme rides, take a look at the dinosaur park, or play arcade games. For younger children, there are trampolines, mazes, and kids’ go-karts.
If the rain lasts for a while, it’s easy to spend several hours here and then have lunch at the food court or go to Multiplex without leaving the shopping mall.
📍 Address: 6D Berkovetska St., Lavina Mall shopping center (Akademmistechko metro station).
🕐 Hours: daily, 10:00–22:00.
🎟️ Tickets: to pay for the rides, you need to purchase a “Galaxy” card for UAH 35 and top it up; entertainment costs start at UAH 40.
⭐ Google rating: 4.6.
🅿️ Parking: shopping mall parking for 4,000 spaces.
“Sea Tale” Oceanarium — walk through a tunnel surrounded by sharks
At the Kyiv Oceanarium, you can see sharks, rays, sea turtles, moray eels, coral fish, and other inhabitants of the underwater world. The most impressive part of the route is the tunnel, where fish swim right above your head.
You can come here even with very young children. It’s worth allowing an hour and a half to two hours for the visit, and themed pirate tours are also held for children aged 6–13.
📍 Address: 3 Andriia Malyshka St., “Dytiatchyi Svit” shopping center.
🕐 Hours: Mon — 10:00–15:00, Tue–Fri — 10:00–19:00, Sat–Sun — 10:00–20:00.
🎟️ Tickets: UAH 389 for adults, UAH 329 for children aged 3–14, free for children under 3.
⭐ Google rating: 4.5.
🅿️ Parking: near the shopping center.
Junior Academy of Sciences Museum of Science — experiments are encouraged
At the Museum of Science, you don’t have to walk among exhibits and just look at them. Here you can ride a bicycle with square wheels, see a two-meter hologram, hold a model of the human brain, explore crystals, and figure out how various physical phenomena work.
Schoolchildren will find it the most interesting, although quite a few exhibits are fascinating for adults too. It’s worth allowing about two hours for the visit, and for an additional fee you can attend a science show. Shelters are available on the VDNG grounds in pavilions No. 1, 5, and 13.
📍 Address: 1 Akademika Hlushkova Ave., VDNG, Pavilion No. 23.
🕐 Hours: Tue–Fri — 10:00–18:00, Sat–Sun — 10:00–20:00; Monday — closed.
🎟️ Tickets: UAH 300; with a science show — UAH 400.
⭐ Google rating: 4.6.
🅿️ Parking: at VDNG, up to 30 min — free, then — UAH 80/hour.
Neopolis — a technology park for children and adults
Neopolis at Respublika Park is an option for a family looking for entertainment they can enjoy together. The indoor park features high-tech attractions, VR, arcade games, and activities related to robotics, IT, and esports.
The venue is designed for different age groups: there are activities for young children, schoolchildren, teenagers, and adults. It’s a space where you can easily get “stuck” for a long time, while outside the park, the shopping mall has restaurants and cafés. For a longer family outing, you can choose a time package instead of paying for individual activities.
📍 Address: 1 Kiltseva Road, Respublika Park shopping mall, 3rd floor.
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri — 12:00–22:00, Sat–Sun — 10:00–22:00.
🎟️ Tickets: the price depends on the attraction or package selected.
⭐ Google rating: 4.8.
🅿️ Parking: first 30 min — free, then — UAH 60/hour or UAH 55/hour when paying via the Respublika Park app.
Kyiv Planetarium — escape the rain among the stars
At the planetarium, you can leave Earth behind for an hour. The large dome screens films about space, our planet, and distant worlds, while interactive and theatrical programs are held for children.
It’s best to choose a program according to age: there are sessions for younger children, schoolchildren, teenagers, and adults. Most sessions last around 40–60 minutes, so the planetarium is convenient to combine with lunch or other entertainment in the city center.
📍 Address: 57/3 Velyka Vasylkivska St.
🕐 Hours: according to the schedule; sessions take place throughout the day.
🎟️ Tickets: from UAH 300 for daytime programs.
⭐ Google rating: 4.4.
🅿️ Parking: paid municipal parking spaces on nearby streets.
VIAR — experience virtual reality
At VIAR clubs, you can put on a VR headset and find yourself inside a game: battle team against team, complete virtual quests, race in car simulators, or try extreme 360° attractions. The VR zone features more than 50 games of different genres, including adventures from Ubisoft among the quests.
The main entertainment is designed for visitors aged 8 and up, so VIAR is especially suitable for families with older children and teenagers. Both children and adults can play, while the VR arena is designed for groups of 2 to 8 people.
📍 Addresses: 6 Vadym Hetman St., Cosmo Multimall; 3A Andriia Malyshka St.; 21B Obolonskyi Ave., Dream berry.
🕐 Hours: daily, 12:00–21:00.
🎟️ Tickets: the price depends on the selected entertainment and game duration.
⭐ Google rating: 4.9–5.0.
🅿️ Parking: Cosmo Multimall and Dream berry have parking lots.
KidsWill — try out different professions
At KidsWill, children can become rescuers, chefs, engineers, bankers, and try dozens of other professions for several hours. For the “work” they complete, they receive play money that they can spend in the city of professions.
KidsWill is designed for children aged 2 to 16, but it is especially interesting for preschoolers and younger schoolchildren. Adults mostly watch the games, and with one ticket, children can stay in the city of professions all day.
📍 Address: 37 Akademika Zabolotnoho St., ArtMall shopping center.
🕐 Hours: daily, 10:00–20:00.
🎟️ Tickets: UAH 400 on weekdays, UAH 450 on weekends; adults — UAH 150.
⭐ Google rating: 4.4.
🅿️ Parking: near ArtMall shopping center.
Brooklyn — hold a family bowling tournament
When everyone wants to play together, bowling is one of the simplest options. At Brooklyn, you can hold a family tournament.
Bowling is best suited to schoolchildren, teenagers, and adults. You should allow at least an hour for a game, and if you’re planning several games, book the lane for longer. It’s better to reserve a lane in advance for weekends.
📍 Address: 21B Obolonskyi Ave., Dream Berry shopping center.
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri — 12:00–22:00, Sat–Sun — 10:00–22:00.
🎳 Tickets: UAH 698–1098 per hour of play on one lane; up to 6 people can play at the same time.
⭐ Google rating: 4.4.
🅿️ Parking: Dream Berry parking lot.
Jellyfish Museum — a short journey into the underwater world
The Jellyfish Museum on Khreshchatyk is a compact option if the rain catches you while you’re already walking around the city center. In the illuminated aquariums, you can see different species of jellyfish and observe them up close.
The location is most impressive for preschoolers and younger schoolchildren, although the unusual aquariums are interesting for the whole family to explore. About an hour is enough for a visit.
📍 Address: 7 Khreshchatyk St.
🕐 Hours: Tue–Fri — 11:00–20:00, Sat–Sun — 10:00–20:00; Monday — closed.
🎟️ Tickets: UAH 299 for adults, UAH 249 for children aged 5–13 and teenagers aged 14–17; free for children under 5.
⭐ Google rating: 4.4.
🅿️ Parking: limited in the city center; taking the metro is more convenient.
Roller Rink at Blockbuster — skate with the whole family
At the indoor roller rink at Blockbuster, you can skate regardless of the weather. The rink covers almost 900 m², and skates from size 26 to 47 are available for rent.
You can come here even without your own skates, and after skating, continue your outing at the complex itself — for example, go to the cinema, try go-karting, or play laser tag.
📍 Address: 34V Stepana Bandery Ave.
🕐 Hours: Mon–Fri — 12:00–21:00, Sat–Sun — 10:00–21:00.
🎟️ Tickets: from UAH 200 on weekdays and from UAH 230 on weekends.
⭐ Google rating: 4.4.
🅿️ Parking: parking lot with 1,000 spaces.
Which place to choose
- For active recreation: Galaxy, Neopolis, or the roller rink at Blockbuster.
- For little ones: the Oceanarium, Jellyfish Museum, or KidsWill.
- For schoolchildren: the Museum of Science, KidsWill, Galaxy, or the roller rink.
- For teenagers: VIAR, Neopolis, Galaxy, bowling, or the roller rink.
- To have fun together with the kids: Galaxy, Neopolis, VIAR, Brooklyn, or the roller rink.
- For one or two hours: the Planetarium, Jellyfish Museum, Oceanarium, or bowling.
- For half a day: Galaxy, Neopolis, KidsWill, or the Museum of Science.
- If the rain catches you in the city center: the Planetarium or Jellyfish Museum.
- For a birthday: Galaxy, Neopolis, or KidsWill.
When looking for where to go with kids in Kyiv when it’s raining, it’s worth considering not only their age but also what the child enjoys. In case of changeable autumn weather, it’s better to have several addresses ready.
And for a family trip to the seaside, our roundup “7 Places in Odesa That Are Interesting for Both Kids and Adults” will come in handy.
FAQ
Where to go with kids in Kyiv when it’s raining? For a rainy day, Galaxy, Neopolis, the Oceanarium, Planetarium, Museum of Science, VIAR, KidsWill, Brooklyn, Jellyfish Museum, and the roller rink at Blockbuster are good options. All the main attractions at these locations are indoors.
Where to go in Kyiv with a child under 5?
With little ones, you can visit the Oceanarium or Jellyfish Museum. KidsWill has activities for children from the age of two, while at Galaxy and Neopolis, you should choose activities according to the child’s age and height.
Where can you spend 3–4 hours?
Galaxy, Neopolis, KidsWill, or the Museum of Science are suitable for spending several hours. If your family enjoys active recreation, you can also choose the roller rink at Blockbuster.
Which locations are suitable for teenagers?
For teenagers, you can suggest VR at VIAR, high-tech entertainment at Neopolis, attractions at Galaxy, bowling at Brooklyn, the roller rink, or a program at the Planetarium.
Where can you celebrate a birthday?
For a birthday, you can consider Galaxy, Neopolis, or KidsWill, which offer formats suitable for children’s groups.
Which places for children have shelters?
If you’re looking for places for children with shelters, in this selection, it’s worth paying attention to the Museum of Science at VDNG: shelters are available on the complex grounds in pavilions No. 1, 5, and 13. For other locations, it’s worth checking the locations of official shelters nearby before your visit.
Where is it better to go with kids on weekend mornings?
In the morning, you can head to Galaxy, the Oceanarium, Museum of Science, KidsWill, Neopolis, or the roller rink at Blockbuster — on weekends, these locations open at 10:00.
