A large science centre in Worli with interactive indoor galleries and an outdoor science park. It suits kids of all ages, and the mix of indoor and outdoor areas makes it easy to pace.
Mumbai's major museum, formerly the Prince of Wales Museum, in the Fort area near Kala Ghoda, with art, archaeology and natural history in a grand domed building. Best for school-age kids and teens; pick a few galleries.
A grand stone arch on the Colaba waterfront facing Mumbai Harbour, next to the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. A short, open-air stop that families can combine with a harbour boat ride or the ferry to Elephanta Island.
Rock-cut cave temples on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reached by ferry from the Gateway of India. The boat ride is part of the fun, but there are many steps up to the caves, so plan for a half-day or more.
A large protected forest in Borivali, in Mumbai's northern suburbs, with walking trails, wildlife and the ancient Kanheri Caves. A rare big green space within the city, best visited early in the day.
A group of ancient Buddhist caves carved into the hills inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Exploring them involves steps and walking, so it suits active school-age kids and teens; bring water and go early.
A long-running public aquarium on Marine Drive, with tanks of freshwater and marine fish. Compact and indoors, it is an easy short stop for younger children that pairs well with a seafront walk.
Terraced gardens on Malabar Hill, also called Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, known for hedges trimmed into animal shapes. A short, easy green stop, with Kamala Nehru Park and its giant shoe structure just across the road.
Mumbai's long seafront promenade along the Arabian Sea, curving from Nariman Point to Girgaon Chowpatty. An easy, flat walk for families, especially pleasant in the evening as the lights come on.
High-engagement role-play for younger children.