Things to do in Stari Grad, Belgrade with kids
07/10/2026
If you're looking for things to do in Belgrade with kids, Stari Grad is one of the easiest areas to explore.
Within a relatively compact part of central Belgrade, families can find a zoo, fortress, interactive museums, a botanical garden and several cultural attractions with dedicated children's programmes.
Even better, many of them are within walking distance of each other.
1. Kalemegdan and Belgrade Fortress
Belgrade Fortress is an easy starting point for almost any family day in central Belgrade.
With younger children, you do not need to turn the visit into a history lesson. There is plenty of room to walk and run, huge fortress walls and gates, cannons, the Victor monument and views over the confluence of the Sava and Danube.
Older children can explore individual attractions inside the fortress, including the Roman Well, Military Bunker, Big Gunpowder Magazine, Clock Tower and Nebojša Tower. These attractions have separate tickets and seasonal opening hours.
Best for: all ages
Allow: 1–3 hours
Good to know: you can enjoy the main outdoor fortress and park experience without buying tickets for the indoor attractions.
2. Belgrade Zoo
Belgrade Zoo sits right next to Kalemegdan, making the two attractions very easy to combine.
For younger children, this may be one of the safest choices in Stari Grad — no elaborate explanation is required to make lions, monkeys or elephants interesting.
The zoo's current visitor information lists daily opening hours from 9am to 7pm. Admission is 800 RSD for adults and 500 RSD for children aged 3–15, while children under three enter free.
Best for: ages 2+
Allow: around 2 hours
3. Museum of Science and Technology
For curious children, the Museum of Science and Technology is one of the strongest family attractions in Stari Grad.
Its Science Playroom uses interactive exhibits to introduce astronomy, maths, physics, biology, psychology and logic. Children can experiment with balance, centrifugal force, optical effects and other scientific phenomena instead of simply looking at objects behind glass.
There is also a Toy Gallery displaying more than 150 toys from the 1920s to the 1970s, including dolls, cars, teddy bears, mechanical toys and model railway items.
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. An individual ticket costs 400 RSD, a family ticket 600 RSD, and children under seven accompanied by a parent or guardian enter free.
Address: Skenderbegova 51
Best for: roughly ages 4–10
Allow: 1–2 hours
4. Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions is a useful option for rainy days, very hot afternoons or families who want something interactive.
Inside you'll find the Ames Room, Vortex Tunnel, kaleidoscope, Infinity Well, holograms, optical illusions and brain teasers.
A typical self-guided visit takes around 45 minutes and the experience is designed to be interactive rather than a traditional museum visit.
It is open daily from 9am to 9pm. Tickets currently cost 990 RSD for adults, 700 RSD for children aged 5–15 and 2,750 RSD for a family ticket covering two adults and two children.
Address: Nušićeva 11
Best for: ages 5+
Allow: about 1 hour
5. Jevremovac Botanical Garden
Jevremovac Botanical Garden is a welcome break from museums and busy central streets.
The five-hectare garden contains local and exotic plants, mature trees and a historic greenhouse, while also serving as a teaching and research base for the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Biology.
Children can also explore the Pollinator Oasis, featuring aromatic plants such as mint, basil, sage, oregano and rosemary alongside the insects that visit them.
The garden is currently open daily from 10am to 7pm and the greenhouse until 6pm. Adult admission is 400 RSD, children aged 7–17 pay 150 RSD, and children under seven enter free with a paying adult.
Address: Takovska 43
Best for: ages 3+
Allow: 1–1.5 hours
6. Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum is worth considering with children, particularly if you time your visit around one of its family programmes.
Its long-running Child and Tradition project introduces Serbian culture through activities rather than simply asking children to look at displays. Programmes include the Little Explorer activity, workshops about homes in the past and present, traditional crafts and activities combining history, creativity and even mathematics.
The museum also has a Children's Corner and runs family activities throughout the year.
Address: Studentski trg 13
Best for: ages 5–12
Tip: check the events calendar before visiting.
7. Military Museum and outdoor tanks
Children fascinated by tanks, cannons and enormous machines may remember this stop more than any traditional museum.
The Military Museum has an extensive outdoor collection of artillery and armoured vehicles, including several particularly rare examples.
The indoor permanent exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Adult admission is 350 RSD and a family ticket costs 500 RSD.
With preschoolers, the outdoor vehicles may be enough. Older children can continue inside the museum.
Address: Kalemegdan bb
Best for: ages 4+
Allow: from 30 minutes
8. Museum of Vuk and Dositej
Museum of Vuk and Dositej is particularly relevant for school-age children and families interested in Serbian language and culture.
The museum actively runs children's and family events, including workshops, puzzles, activities based around letters and language and costumed museum programmes.
Individual admission costs 200 RSD and children under seven enter free.
Address: Gospodar Jevremova 21
Best for: ages 6+
Tip: it is much more engaging for younger visitors when paired with a scheduled children's event.
9. National Museum of Serbia
The National Museum of Serbia, directly on Republic Square, can also work well with older children.
Rather than trying to see everything, choose one part of the collection or visit for a family activity. The museum regularly organises children's workshops and family programming; its autumn 2026 programme includes activities connected with art, archaeology and prehistoric settlements.
Admission to the permanent collection is free every Sunday. Children under seven also enter free, while the family ticket on other days costs 300 RSD.
Address: Trg Republike 1a
Best for: roughly ages 6–7+
Tip: with children, a focused one-hour visit often works better than trying to cover the entire museum.
How to plan a family day in Stari Grad
For ages 2–5, try Belgrade Zoo + Kalemegdan + a lunch or ice-cream stop.
For ages 4–8, the Museum of Science and Technology + Dorćol + Kalemegdan makes a strong half-day combination.
For ages 5–9 on a rainy day, combine the Museum of Illusions with one other museum.
For ages 7–12, you can build a proper cultural route: the National or Ethnographic Museum → Knez Mihailova → Kalemegdan and the Military Museum.
One of the biggest advantages of exploring Belgrade with children in Stari Grad is that a good family day does not require a car or long journeys across the city.
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