Kid-Friendly Activities and Workshops in Florence, Italy

Traveling to Florence in Italy becomes more meaningful with cultural experiences that introduce the city's rich culture and history. If you are planning to visit the place with very young kids, you may want to consider signing them up for workshops and activities that can help them appreciate more the culture and art of Florence.

Inquire at these places for kid-friendly tours, workshops and activities:

Palazzo Vecchio

For kids age 8 and above, Palazzo Vecchio offers a tour of the place’s secret passageways accompanied by actors and animators. Workshops, experiments and historic re-enactments are also provided at the Museo dei Ragazzi (Children’s Museum). Younger kids are welcome to spend time at the play area “di Bia e Garcia”. Stay at the Children’s museum is free with entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio. Booking is recommended.

Museo e Parco Stibbert

School-age children interested in the history of war can check out the tools of ancient warfare at the Museo e Parco Stibbert (Stibbert Museum and Park, Via Stibbert 26). This museum has a fascinating collection of ancient weapons, medieval standards and samurai swords.

Museo di Storia Naturale “La Specola”

Youngsters will learn much about natural history at the Museo di Storia Naturale “La Specola” (La Specola Museum of Natural History, Via Romana 17). This museum owns a rich collection of anatomical waxworks and over 5,000 animal specimens.

Biblioteca dei Ragazzi Santa Croce

Little bookworms will find a great selection of books in Italian and in English at the Biblioteca dei Ragazzi Santa Croce (Children’s Library in Santa Croce). Other than the library’s huge selection of books, kids can take advantage of various activities from book-readings to puppet shows.

Ludoteca Centrale

An indoor play area is available for smaller kids at the Ludoteca Centrale (Children’s Recreational Center, Piazza SS, Annunziata). Admission is free.
While many of these places admit children for free, the activities and workshops may limit seating and the number of participants per session. To avoid wasting time, call the establishment a day before and inquire about tour and workshop schedules.

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