Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Lisbon

Playgrounds for kids and teens in the wooded Monsanto park, with a little driving school, restrooms and a picnic area.

Lisbon's aquarium, step-free with ramps and lifts throughout and baby-changing toilets.

Play area for kids and teens in Monsanto park, with shade, restrooms and picnic facilities.

Museum of art, architecture and technology on the river, where kids up to 12 get in free.

The classic playground in the garden opposite the big basilica.

Playground along the Tagus waterfront.

Playground inside Lisbon's historic Estrela garden, among mature trees, ponds and shaded paths.

Playground inside one of the city's biggest parks.

Playground inside the big central park that climbs up from the Marques de Pombal roundabout.

Interactive science museum in Lisbon from the Ciência Viva network, with a ticket good for the whole day and a few buggies to borrow.

Free educational farm inside Lisbon, with animals to meet and nature learning.

Historic castle in Lisbon with towers and ramparts to climb and stone stairs to explore.

Botanical garden in two parts: the upper section is free to wander, and the lower arboretum is ticketed.

The city zoo in Lisbon, with animal shows in the daily program and a day's worth of outdoor paths to walk.

Puppet museum in a former convent.

Navy museum with a planetarium on the same ticket.

Planetarium where every show lists the age it suits, so you can pick one your kid will sit through.

Gondola ride along the river, and kids under 3 ride free.