At Cologne’s Odysseum, the exhibitions are organized into two themed rooms and an outdoor play space. Theme Room Life includes activities like an archaeological excavation, a ropes course, and a jungle-themed adventure zone, while Theme Room Earth takes you on a journey to space, with activities that include a zero-gravity astronaut trainer and a flight simulator.
Entrance tickets for the Odysseum offer full access to all the exhibitions and activities; plan at least 2–3 hours to explore them.
Family passes are available, and children under 4 enter for free.
Most exhibitions and play areas are designed for children 4–11 years old, but accompanying adults and older kids are sure to have fun too.
Visitor facilities include a restaurant, gift shop, coin lockers, and paid parking.
The museum is wheelchair accessible, although some activities may not be suitable.
The Odysseum is located on the eastern edge of Cologne. The closest S-Bahn station is Trimbornstr. (S12, S13, S19); from there it’s a 10-minute walk to the Odysseum.
The museum is open year-round, every day except Monday. Weekends and school holidays are the busiest times. If you visit during the low season, certain attractions (such as the outdoor play area and ropes course) may be closed. Travelers on a budget can make the most of discounted Happy Hour tickets, which allow entrance for just the last few hours of the day on weekdays.
The Odysseum is one of a number of fun family attractions in Cologne. Learn about chocolate making and fill up on candy at the Cologne Chocolate Museum; spot elephants, tigers, and hippos at the Cologne Zoo; or come face-to-face with sharks at the SEA LIFE center in nearby Koenigswinter. Alternatively, treat the kids to a day out at the Phantasialand theme park, which has rides suitable for all ages including roller coasters, a log flume, and a bungee drop.
