The 19 Best Places to Take Your Kids in Mumbai

Walk through working film and TV sets, see how studios, sets and props come together, and get a guided look behind the scenes of Bollywood.

Splash glowing neon paint around a dark room, then play interactive games and walk out with bright, messy photos.

Take the ferry from Gateway of India, climb to the hilltop caves and see rock cut sculptures of Shiva carved about 1,500 years ago.

Step into a reversed room, an infinity well and a 3D camouflage room, where optical illusions make for photos that look impossible.

An intimate Juhu theatre founded by the Kapoor family in 1978, with plays, storytelling and workshops, and a cafe for a snack before the show.

Projector ball games, slides, a ball pool, wall climbing, a trampoline and a sand pit, all indoors and sized for small kids.

Musicals, theatre, dance and art exhibitions at a large cultural centre in BKC. Check the calendar and pick a show that suits your kids.

Arcade games and a 360 degree roller coaster simulator that twists and flips riders, all indoors, paying per activity.

Solve clues against a 60 minute clock in Casino Heist or Prison Break. Open to ages 5 and up, most fun for 9 and older.

A 1924 waterfront arch overlooking the Arabian Sea. Watch the boats, walk the promenade and catch the ferry to Elephanta from here.

A jungle themed play zone with a zip line, foam pit, climbing wall, trampoline, Lego wall and obstacle course.

Forest trails, cycling, boating and the ancient Kanheri Caves, inside one of the largest national parks within any city.

A long seafront promenade for an easy walk, sea breeze and sunset views. After dark, the lights curve along the bay like a necklace.

Pretend play corners, slides, a ball pool, projector games, a pebble pit, a sand pit and a Lego wall for little ones.

Eat at a cafe open since 1871, then browse the Colaba Causeway street stalls for clothes, jewellery and souvenirs.

Sand, sea breeze and sunset, with evening stalls along the beach serving pav bhaji, bhel puri and kulfi.

Trampolines, a wave slide, a tunnel slide, a foam pit and a merry go round inside R City Mall. Open to kids up to 12, best for 1 to 10.

Dome sky shows and exhibits on planets, stars and space missions at the Nehru Centre in Worli, a gentle first look at astronomy.

Go karting, bowling, VR games, racing simulators and box cricket under one roof. Open to ages 5 and up, best for 8 and older.