Sometimes you want to get out of the house, but the weather outside is not ideal! Looking for a fun indoor playground, museum or activity so the kids can get their wiggles out and burn some energy? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with these ideas for indoor activities in the Branson, Missouri area. Find Your Family Fun with indoor activities for all ages!
Here are some of our favorite year-round ideas for indoor family fun in the Branson area:
(Last Updated 1/8/25)
1984 Branson
Check out this classic 80s arcade where you pay $10 admission and then the games are unlimited. Pinball, air hockey, and claw machines are also available for additional cost.
Andy B's Branson
More than just a bowling alley, Andy B's boasts a fully-stocked arcade and game room, immersive VR experience, and huge menu. Bonus: locals get 50% off bowling Monday-Thursday.
Aquarium at the Boardwalk
This unique aquarium features a coral reef, submarine adventure, jelly infinity room, water tunnel, mermaid palace and more. Tickets sell out regularly, but you can buy online in advance.
Rise Play Park
This indoor playground is designed for kids ages 0-10, featuring interactive play structures, sensory-friendly activities, and a safe, engaging environment for exploration and creativity. It's a perfect spot for family fun, birthday parties, and group outings.
Beyond the Lens
Technology and entertainment collide at this fun attraction. Experience VR games, photo ops, escape rooms, arcade style games, play place, bumper cars, flip zone, and more.
Branson Boardgame Cafe
Play board games all day for $5 per person ($20 max per family)! With over 1,000 games and jigsaw puzzles, there's something for everyone.
The Butterfly Palace
Explore over 1,000 live exotic butterflies imported from their native countries. Hand feed butterflies with a complimentary nectar flower. Explore the educational butterfly videos, Banyan Tree Maze, Mirror Maze, and exotic reptiles in the Critter Center.
Castle of Chaos
Buckle up and grab your 3D goggles and your laser blaster for a nonstop, shoot-em-up ride that's perfect for ages 4 and up. You're seated during this wild 5D adventure, but you'll feel like you're speeding through new worlds you never knew existed.
Coral Reef Mini Golf
Head under the sea for a unique mini golf experience. This 18-hole indoor course is great for all ages. Call ahead to reserve a time for your group!
The Escape Branson
Escape rooms are so much fun for bigger kids! Teams of up to 6 players are "locked" inside a room for one hour, finding clues and solving puzzles to beat the game before time runs out. There are lots of games to choose from so you can play again and again.
Fritz's Adventure
Enjoy over 80,000 square feet of explorable space! Attractions include a zipline course, extreme slides, aerial bridges, underground tunnels, city wall climbing, tree houses, and lots more.
Fun Mountain at Big Cedar Lodge
Fun Mountain boasts 50,000 square feet of action-packed activities like an arcade, bumper cars, bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, and lots more. Open year-round.
Grand Country Indoor Water Park & Attractions
This enormous indoor water park includes a wave pool, racing raft rides, basketball activity pool, lazy river, an action-packed treehouse, 1,000 gallon tipping bucket and more. The resort also boasts an indoor go-kart track, mini golf course, arcade, and laser tag.
Jackie B Goode's Uptown Cafe
This diner features classic American food and desserts, with a side of free entertainment. Catch a live show everyday at breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Ripley's Believe it Or Not
Explore unusual and fascinating exhibits collected by the world-famous traveler Robert Ripley to be amazed, astounded, and – most of all – entertained! Check out Ripley's Super Fun Park to challenge friends to a game of skill, sport, and ultimate fun!
Titanic Branson
Experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins, and Grand Staircase of the Titanic while surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers.
WonderWorks
WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind with 48,000 square feet of "edu-tainment." The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination.
World's Largest Toy Museum Complex
Kids of all ages will love looking at over a million toys in 6 museums. Interactive exhibits include a Hot Wheels track, Lincoln Logs, checkers, and coin operated rides. You can also get a guided tour of the entire museum.
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