Things to Do with Kids in Bangkok: 5 Awesome Activities (Perfect for Rainy Days!)
Bangkok is packed with exciting activities for families! If you are wondering what to do with kids in Bangkok, you will quickly discover that the Thai capital is not just a destination for adults. Interactive museums, amusement parks, giant aquariums, and even ice rinks: everything is set up to entertain both kids and grown-ups.
And the best part? Many of these activities are sheltered from the rain and heat, making them absolutely perfect if you are wondering what to do in Bangkok on a rainy day with kids.
Here is a selection of the 5 best family activities in Bangkok, tested and approved by my daughter Lili between the ages of 6 and 7!
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World
The largest city-center aquarium in Southeast Asia!
What you’ll find there:
A massive aquarium located inside the Siam Paragon mall in central Bangkok, featuring over 30,000 marine animals—including sharks, rays, turtles, and penguins. It offers themed zones (tropical ocean, underwater tunnel), interactive animations, feeding shows, and fully immersive experiences!
Opening Hours: every day from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:00 PM).
Approximate Price: around ฿800+ for adults and children (online tickets are often cheaper).
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zc9wgXiY35W5ciiz5
How to get there by metro:
BTS Skytrain Siam Station (Sukhumvit & Silom lines) → take Exit 5, which leads directly into Siam Paragon.
2. WOW Park
An interactive, educational, and fun science museum in Ekkamai
What you’ll find there:
WOW Park is an interactive science museum where kids (and parents!) can test their knowledge, run fun experiments, check out surprising installations, measure the loudness of their screams, snap photos in unique optical illusion settings, and learn while having a blast. Visits are conducted in 1.5-hour sessions with a guide (booking in advance is highly recommended).
They also offer a 30-minute “Science Show” that is well worth seeing. I highly recommend doing both the museum tour and the show, even if it represents a bit of a budget.
Opening Hours: approximately 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily.
Approximate Price: 599 THB for the museum tickets and 499 THB for the Science Show.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/izFAXvdX3JVLqbpq9
How to get there by metro:
BTS Skytrain Ekkamai Station (Sukhumvit line), take the exit that connects directly into the Gateway Ekkamai Mall. The park is located on the 5th floor.
3. Dream World
The major family amusement park near Bangkok
What you’ll find there:
A classic theme park featuring more than 40 rides divided into different zones: Family World, Fantasy Land, Adventure Land, Snow Town (with real snow!), live shows, street parades, water rides, and roller coasters.
Opening Hours: generally 10:00 AM – around 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM depending on the day.
Approximate Price: tickets start from around ฿800+
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TZU3H4VqPpksWXtd7
How to get there by metro:
Dream World is located outside the city center, in Pathum Thani province, so you will inevitably need to complete part of the journey by taxi.
Take the Red Line train to Rangsit Station, then grab a taxi straight to Dream World.
4. Sub-Zero Ice Skate Club Sukhumvit
An indoor ice rink for some frozen fun in Bangkok!
What you’ll find there:
An indoor ice skating rink where kids and adults can enjoy free skating, rent skates, take lessons, and sometimes catch special events (like birthday parties or local competitions).
Opening Hours: usually 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM / 10:00 PM (varies by day).
Approximate Price: 350 THB for 2 hours on weekdays and 450 THB on weekends and public holidays.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/p9EStnaNsXfr62Ea6
How to get there by metro:
BTS Skytrain Ekkamai Station (Sukhumvit line), then walk along the elevated skywalk toward the Ekkamai Bus Terminal. Enter the building through the gym entrance and take the elevator up to the 9th floor.
5. Children’s Discovery Museum
A fun and interactive museum for kids in Chatuchak
What you’ll find there:
A museum entirely designed for children, featuring spaces to play, discover, and learn, alongside interactive workshops, sensory zones, creative experiments, and exhibitions perfectly tailored to younger visitors.
Opening Hours: usually 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (be sure to double-check as it can be closed on certain days).
Approximate Price: Free (for both Thais and foreigners alike).
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qC94h8B2wdbruVpL9
How to get there by metro:
MRT Underground Kamphaeng Phet Station + a 10-minute walk.
Practical Tips
Buy your tickets online in advance (for SEA LIFE, Dream World, WOW Park) to skip the queues and secure better rates. Keep an eye on sites like ticket2attraction.com; they often have discounted rates (and it is completely reliable, I’ve tested it myself).
For parks located outside the city center (like Dream World), prepare yourself for a longer journey and plan to make a whole day of it.
