Krakow for Kids: Garden of Experiences

The Garden of Experiences (Ogród Doświadczeń) is an open-air, hands-on education exhibition where kids play and learn about physics. It covers an area of six hectares within the Park Lotników Polskich (Polish Pilots’ Park).

There are about 70 experimental exhibits in the garden, from a giant kaleidoscope to a model of the Solar system to magic glass, all designed to stimulate the imagination of the garden’s youngest visitors.

Where: Al. Pokoju 68, Krakow.

Parking: Free street parking. You can also park at the nearby CH M1 shopping centre.

Tram stop: From the city centre, take trams 1, 14 or 22 and get off at the M1 Aleja Pokoju stop.

Pushchair/wheelchair access: Yes.

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am – 7pm, Weekends 10:00am – 7pm.

Price/discounts: Cash only. Regular ticket – 8zł. Students, seniors – 5,50zł. Kids under 7 – free. Birthday parties – 3 hours/23zł per child.

Toilets: Yes.

English speaking: Yes.

Website: www.ogroddoswiadczen.pl

Photo: Karina Grolewska