Explora is Rome’s hands-on children’s museum on Via Flaminia, near Villa Borghese and Piazza del Popolo. Its timed visits give children up to about 12 years old room to explore science, nature, food, transport and everyday life through play. They can try a mini city, experiment with water and physics, build, and explore activities suited to different ages, including a dedicated area for babies and toddlers. Displays are in Italian and English. Book ahead, and head to the upper level first because it closes before the lower one.
Hands-on learning for children
Explora is a children’s museum in Rome built around active play. Its exhibits invite children to touch, build and experiment, introducing ideas from science, nature, food, transport and art. Activities are arranged for different age groups, from babies and toddlers to older children up to about 12.
The museum grew from a collaboration involving the Children’s Museum Association, the Institute of Psychology of the C.N.R. and the Municipality of Rome. It is a private museum dedicated to children.
What children can do inside
The mini city lets children try everyday roles through play, including activities connected with shopping, work and making choices. Other exhibits explore movement and energy, healthy food, farming and trains. Water play brings together sound and ideas about how water moves, while building activities give children room to make and test their own creations.
The activities can suit children with different levels of interest: some are simple to try, while others offer more to explore. Displays are available in Italian and English.
Planning your visit
Visits run in timed sessions lasting 1 hour 45 minutes. Reserve a ticket ahead of time, then begin upstairs: that level closes 15 minutes before the lower floor. The visit is self-guided, so families can move between activities at their own pace during the session.
There is a small outdoor playground, as well as toilets and drinking water. Eating space is limited, and leaving the museum means you cannot return during the same session, so plan food around your visit.
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How long does a visit to Explora take?
A timed session lasts 1 hour 45 minutes.
Should I book Explora tickets in advance?
Yes. Tickets are recommended in advance, and entry is by timed session.
What age is Explora for?
The museum is designed for children up to about 12 years old, with areas for babies and activities for several age groups.
Are Explora’s exhibits in English?
Displays are available in Italian and English.
