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10 most family-friendly museums in Europe

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Almante
16 May 2022
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10 most family-friendly museums in Europe

When it comes to keeping the little ones amused, vacation with children may be a difficult time for parents. As casual holiday activities such as sightseeing may dull and weary them, we've prepared a list of 10 family-friendly museums for you to visit with your children. These museums will provide youngsters with both amusement and information. You'll also learn about the finest family campsites near the museums.

1. We The Curious, Bristol, UK

This museum is a must-see for all young adventurers. We the Curious has a variety of displays that inspire children to use their hands to explore and learn more about the world around them. There's something for every curious kid here, from space and robots to plants and the human body.

It is recommended that you stay at Pen Y Fan Caravan & Leisure Park. Set among the magnificent Welsh mountains, this pet-friendly campsite caters to families and offers activities for both young and adults.

We The Curious, Bristol 02 
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2. Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax, UK

Eureka! is the UK's foremost children's museum, offering youngsters a fun-filled day out.

Hundreds of interactive, hands-on displays are designed to encourage children aged 0 to 11 to learn about themselves and their surroundings through play and exploration. They hold unique themed activities for the entire family on a regular basis, as well as instructional workshops for schools and organisations.

Bowland Fell Holiday Park - Park Holidays is located near the museum. This campsite is ideal for families, with an indoor pool, a children's play area and gaming room, a mini-mart, and a family bar. Games, sports, and entertainment are available for the entire family. Furthermore, the position is great for nighttime stargazing.

3. NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

There are five storeys where the entire family may experience how interesting science and technology can be. The NEMO Science Museum collaborates with the University of Amsterdam and other scientific institutes to make the most specialised concepts available to the general audience. There will be exhibitions, seminars, and hands-on experimentation. With its spectacular design overlooking the IJ River, the structure itself is worth the journey.

Book your stay at Camping Zeeburg to be at an ideal location. Despite its location in Amsterdam, this campsite is absolutely green and peaceful. You may sip a drink on the terrace while pretending to be on vacation somewhere far away. The campsite has tent and RV pitches, as well as a range of rentals, some of which are rather unique.

NEMO Science Museum 
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4. ZOOM Children's Museum, Vienna, Austria

Your children will undoubtedly love a visit to this exciting and distinctive location, which is included among our finest museums in Europe. This museum has been constructed so that children may experience it via their senses in their own unique way. This museum is focused on enhancing children's sensory experiences so that they can explore in any way their hearts want. They can learn more about themselves and their own strengths and capabilities. There are several fantastic workshops and exhibitions where children may playfully acquire emotive experiences and sensory impressions, kicking off the learning processes and assisting your child in gaining additional information.

Camping Paula is ideal for active families who will enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool and exploring the numerous bicycle routes. There is also a play area for children. You may pitch a tent or park your RV here near Vienna.

5. Explora, Rome, Italy

Explora is a museum designed specifically for children. Here children will be exposed to the realms of history and science in a fun way. Because the environment is interactive, the children may experiment with the many tools and materials available. Furthermore, they are certain to have a terrific time! On the ground level, there are temporary workshops and exhibitions. These seminars vary frequently, so there is always something new to try.

A stay at the Camping Roma Capitol holiday park in a protected area with lush surroundings is highly recommended in Italy's capital, Rome. A wellness area, semi-Olympic swimming pool, and children's pool are offered. Pitch rentals and mobile home rentals are available to guests. Bring the whole family, even the pets.

6. FRida & freD – The Graz Children’s Museum, Graz, Austria

Frida & freD is a home for all children in Graz, Austria, that offers fascinating exhibitions, theatre performances, and programmes for children aged 3 to 12.

The museum believes that via their programmes, children will be able to learn about the world's variety and better appreciate its intricacies. With the tagline "hands-on – minds-on," FRida & freD create exhibits that emphasise hands-on interaction with displays. Children who visit the galleries have the opportunity to explore other worlds using all of their senses and without being limited by time.

Camping Im Thermenland is a 5-star campsite offering wide camping pitches, a wellness centre, and a children's playground. Relaxed family vacations are assured.

7. Vilnius Toys' Museum, Vilnius, Lithuania

The first Toy Museum in Lithuania opened in Vilnius' old centre, near the Cathedral. The museum's area is divided into three sections: an archaeological space housing the earliest toys, an ethnographical space displaying 19th-20th century toys, and a third room presenting modern toys.

There are both originals and copies in the collection. The replicas demand special attention since they will enable the museum's main idea, which is to touch–take–learn about the exhibits, to be carried out in the exhibition.

The tiny Provence setting near Vilnius at Camping Lavender Village Lithuania is a nice spot to stay with the family. Plan your family vacation among the calming aroma of lavenders with a variety of educational programmes.

8. National Children’s Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark

This beautiful Children's Museum may be found in Copenhagen. This is an amazing world full of surprises and adventure. It's a fantastic location for kids to learn about history while having fun. You and your family will be able to travel back in time and meet our magnificent ancestors who hunted the mythical aurochs through the North's beautiful, deep forests. You will also get the opportunity to meet the great Vikings!

Tangloppen Camping offers a camping trip on the beach near Copenhagen with a fast rail service to Copenhagen. There are plenty of activities for everyone at the campsite.

9. Museum of Natural Sciences, Brussels, Belgium

The Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels has a dinosaur hall, which is the world's largest museum exhibit entirely dedicated to dinosaurs. The most important items preserved here are the 30 fossilised iguanodon skeletons found in 1878. There is also a public exhibit section and a research department in the museum.

Choose Camping Provinciaal Domein De Gavers, which is located on the lakeshore, for your family vacation. There are several active and relaxing vacation choices available to suit everyone's mood.

10. CosmoCaixa, Barcelona, Spain

After restoration, the Science Museum of Barcelona reopened with a new name in 2004. There will be both temporary and permanent shows here. There is a free public plaza where the public may learn about natural science through interactive exhibitions. A planetarium and a variety of temporary and permanent installations are also available.

Camping Vilanova Park, which has a water park and is close to the beach, may be your next Barcelona vacation destination. Pitch rentals, glamping rentals, and bungalow rentals are all available.

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