Explore Playlab and visit the National Science and Technology Museum
Lombardy, Milan
EXPLORE PLAYLAB, the area dedicated to boys and girls aged 3 to 6 to play, imagine, and tell stories. Four rooms to dive into fun experiences where art and science come together.
Overview
Playlab at the Leonardo da Vinci National Science and Technology Museum in Milan is designed for children aged 3 to 6, offering interactive art and science experiences.
Highlights
- Play, invent, imagine, and tell stories in the innovative Playlab area.
- Discover unique objects, engage with art installations, and enjoy creative activities.
- Explore Italy's largest technical and scientific museum featuring trains, ships, and airplanes.
Description
Playlab is a dedicated space for children aged 3 to 6 to experience the museum through play and imagination. The area is divided into four environments that encourage collaboration between children and adults.
Visitors engage with art installations, exploration, and construction activities where art and science intersect. With guidance from museum staff, children and their companions can explore natural shapes, materials, and sounds; learn about historical objects through storytelling; build fantasy worlds with unstructured materials; and experiment with light and shadows in both analog and digital forms.
At least one adult must accompany each child to enter Playlab. The activity lasts 75 minutes, including preparation and transition time. Shoes are not allowed inside; visitors must use socks, preferably non-slip. Eating is prohibited in the Playlab area.
The ticket includes day admission for one adult and one child to the Leonardo da Vinci National Science and Technology Museum.
Includes
- Admission to Playlab and the Leonardo da Vinci National Science and Technology Museum for one adult and one child (3 to 6 years old) at the specified time.
Excludes
- Guided activities
- Guided tours
Important Information
- Exchange your voucher for tickets at the museum ticket desk.
- Access is restricted to children aged 3 to 6; under 3 and over 6 years are not permitted.
- Shoes are not allowed inside Playlab; store them in designated areas and wear socks (non-slip recommended). Barefoot entry is prohibited.
- Food consumption inside the Playlab is not allowed.
- Wheelchairs and strollers for people with reduced mobility are allowed inside Playlab.
- Strollers and baby carriages must be left in designated unsupervised spaces at the cloisters meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Book tickets in advance and arrive on time to exchange your voucher at the ticket desk. Bring non-slip socks for all participants and plan to arrive without shoes. The best visiting times are during less busy weekday hours for a relaxed experience.
