Rainy Days in Rome: things to do with Kids Under 6
Rainy days in Rome with young children can feel tricky. Parks are out, cobblestones are slippery, and many museums just aren’t designed for short attention spans or wriggly bodies.
But there are a handful of indoor places where children under 6 can really play, explore, and reset — places where you can comfortably stay for an hour or two without rushing or apologising.
These are the ones worth knowing about.
Explora
A well-established favourite for rainy days with young children
Explora is Rome’s best-known children’s museum, and for good reason. It offers a broad range of hands-on, real-world play, with clear zones and a calm structure that makes it easy to spend a full session exploring with under-6s.
Trova TIP: Book ahead — rainy days fill up fast
Website: https://mdbr.it/
Little World
Exceptionally well thought-out, hands-on play for curious young children
Little World may not have the same headline reputation as Explora, but it arguably offers even more for young children to actively do.
This is a deeply hands-on, interactive space, built around thoughtfully designed stations that invite children to experiment, build, dig, knock things down, and try again. Nothing feels passive — children move constantly between activities, often returning to the same ones over and over. It’s playful, but also quietly intelligent — full of cause-and-effect moments that reward curiosity rather than instructions.
website: https://littleworldroma.com/
Museo Leonardo da Vinci
Hands-on machines and space to explore
This Leonardo da Vinci museum works surprisingly well for younger children because it’s physical and interactive, not text-led.
Rome actually has three Leonardo da Vinci museums, and in all honesty, my child enjoyed all of them — so if you’re caught out by rain, I’d simply go to the one that’s most convenient for where you are.
That said, the one I personally prefer is the Piazza della Cancelleria location. It’s a little bigger than the others and set inside a beautiful historic building with a courtyard, which makes the whole visit feel calmer and less cramped.
website:: https://www.mostradileonardo.com/
Indoor Soft Play & Play Zones
When it’s really pouring, indoor play centres can be a lifesaver — especially for under-6s who need to climb, bounce, crawl and reset. Don’t expect slick UK/US-style soft play — Rome’s centres are more old-school, but they do the job when it’s pouring.
Reliable options include:
Sogno di Camy - It’s a well-set-up indoor play space aimed squarely at younger children, with soft play elements, trampolines, ball play and room to move. It’s the kind of place where kids happily disappear into play while parents can actually exhale for a moment at the very welcome cafe. Trastevere /Gianicolense - conveniently located near Trastevere train station.
Website: sognodicamy.it
Family Park - A longstanding kids’ amusement and play centre in the Bravetta area of Rome, Family Park offers a variety of attractions under cover, including inflatable structures, bumper cars, mini rides like brucomela, small climbing/play areas, arcade games, and soft play elements — making it a good option for consuming 1.5–2 hours of playful energy on a wet day. Bravetta / Monteverde area.
Website: familypark.it
Bimbolandia - One of the best-known indoor play centres in Rome, with large inflatable structures and soft play areas. It’s very much about jumping, climbing and bouncing rather than imaginative play — but if that’s what your child needs, it delivers. North Rome / Grottarossa.
Website: bimbilandia.org
Funny Planet (La Romanina) - Located inside a shopping centre, Funny Planet combines inflatables, soft play and arcade-style attractions. It’s busy, bright and noisy — but practical if you want everything under one roof on a wet day.
Website: funnyplanetromanina.it
Babyland - A more classic indoor playground setup with soft play, slides and toddler-friendly zones. Better for younger children than some of the bigger bounce parks, and a solid choice if you’re with under-4s. Ostiense / South-West Rome.
Website: babylandroma.it
Bibo Babo – excellent for toddlers and preschoolers. Near Centocelle, East Rome
Website: bibobaboparcogiochi.it
Felicilandia Roma - A large indoor soft-play and activity centre with slides, tunnels and space to run and climb. It’s a little outside central Rome (Saxa Rubra area), but works well if you’re nearby or have a car.
Website: https://www.felicilandiaroma.it/
A quick note on ‘Instagram-style’ attractions
You’ll also come across several colourful, highly visual attractions around Rome — often pop-up style, designed for photos rather than play. They can look tempting on a rainy day, but in our experience they’re expensive for what they offer and tend to hold young children’s attention for around 20–30 minutes at most.
