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  • World-class natural history museum with the largest dinosaurs ever assembled — including two massive Argentinosaurus in the Great Hall. The WildWoods nature play area is perfect for young kids, and the IMAX theatre is excellent. A true Atlanta family staple. Address: 767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost:…

  • Charming outdoor and indoor children’s museum in a converted train depot — kids explore nature trails, a treehouse, water play, and arts and crafts stations. One of the most unique children’s museums in the South with a heavy focus on outdoor discovery and sustainability. Address: 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 31401 Google Maps: Click here…

  • Tbilisi’s beloved mountaintop amusement park reached by a historic funicular — rides for all ages, a Ferris wheel with panoramic city views, and a rollercoaster. The funicular ride alone is an experience. Best at dusk when the city lights up below. An absolute kids’ favourite. Address: Mtatsminda Plateau, Tbilisi 0179 Google Maps: Click here for…

  • Georgia’s premier museum on the grand Rustaveli Avenue — the Gold Treasury with ancient jewellery and the dinosaur skeleton hall are huge hits with kids. The archaeological collections span 500,000 years of Georgian history. Perfect rainy day option right in the city centre. Address: 3 Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi 0108 Google Maps: Click here for…

  • Hands-on play museum right next to Centennial Olympic Park — themed zones for building, storytelling, science, and creative play. Perfect for toddlers through early elementary. A natural companion to the Georgia Aquarium just steps away. Address: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$

  • Brilliant waterfront museum with interactive exhibits on Cornwall’s rich maritime heritage, tide pools, boats kids can climb in, and an underwater viewing window. The tidal zone on the ground floor is a huge hit with young children. Address: Discovery Quay, Falmouth TR11 3QY Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$

  • Small but fascinating museum with artifacts from nearby Delos and Rhenia — including the famous 7th-century BC pithos jar with vivid scenes from the Trojan War that kids find captivating. Great midday air-conditioned escape. Close to the ferry port. Address: Agios Efstathios, Mykonos 846 00 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $

  • Compact natural history museum covering Faroese geology, wildlife, birds, and marine life. A great introduction to the islands’ unique ecosystem. Perfect rainy day stop — the Faroes average a lot of them! Address: Brekkutún 1, 100 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $

  • Biodôme de Montréal

    Walk through four distinct ecosystems — tropical rainforest, Laurentian forest, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and sub-Antarctic — all under one roof. Lynx, puffins, penguins, and sloths. One of the best family attractions in Canada. Address: 4777 Ave Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, QC H1V 1B3 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$

  • Newly reimagined insectarium inside Parc Maisonneuve — immersive sensory exhibits where kids can get up close with live insects and experience the world from a bug’s perspective. Genuinely fascinating for all ages. Address: 4581 Rue Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H1X 2B2 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$