The Louisiana Children’s Museum moved to its new location in 2019 and is the children’s museum of our dreams. Its new home inside New Orleans City Park is filled with tons of hands-on exhibits for early learning. We think you are going to fall in love with all of the interactive exhibits in the immersive experience of the Louisiana Children’s Museum as much as we have.
Old Favorites With A New Twist
From the big blue iconic doors, like the ones on Julia Street in downtown New Orleans, that welcome you to making giant bubbles, the Louisiana Children’s Museum gives nods to our old favorites with new twists.
The giant bubble makers in City Park are better than ever. There is even a square bubble maker that can accommodate wheelchairs. I mean, how awesome is that?
Mr. Okra
The Louisiana Children’s Museum pays homage to Mr. Okra. Kids can pretend they are driving his fruit and vegetable truck through the City of New Orleans. There are even recordings of him singing through the city, selling his wares.
Play With Me
Play with Me is just for babies and toddlers under 4 years old. The area includes soft play areas and is full of sensory experiences, perfect for small children. Some of the exhibits include:
- Sensory Lagoon
- Cypress Tree Book Nook
- Peek-A-Boo Puppet Theater
- Early Literacy Sensory Wall and more
Fog Sculpture
Created by a Japanese artist, this is one of two in the United States. This fantastic sculpture is one of the outdoor spaces at the children’s museum. Words can’t describe how incredible this sculpture is. You have to see it yourself.
Mississippi River Exhibit
This is one of my favorite exhibits in the whole museum. I love that our kids learn about the Mississippi River and its importance to New Orleans in a fun, hands-on, interactive way. There’s a water wall, an interactive map of the river, a water table, and more that allow children to follow the river from Lake Itasca, MN, through the Port of New Orleans to the Gulf of Mexico.
Sounds Of the City
In the Make Your Mark exhibit, children can explore the art and culture that make New Orleans special. They can also explore the sounds of the French Quarter, Jackson Square, and more with an interactive map of the city of places that showcases different sounds from each unique neighborhood. I hear Lil Wayne is one of the sounds.
Jammin’ House Music
Also in the Make Your Mark exhibit is Jammin’ House Music, which allows children to explore the musicians and music that call New Orleans home. Don’t worry about it getting too loud, moms; the door to this part of the exhibit closes to help keep the noise level down.
Outdoor Activities
Outside the museum, under City Park’s live oaks, there are a variety of fun and interactive features for kids and families. Many of these activities are open to the public and free of charge.
Outdoor Activities Include:
- The Fog Sculpture
- Uncle Bo’s Sensory Gardens
- A cistern and a tunnel where kids can splash after a rainy day
- The Burrow Hummock, where kids can play hide and seek
- A Toddler Lawn full of places for little ones to crawl, balance, and climb.
- The Music Hummock, where kids can explore music and sound
- A Lagoon to examine and observe wetland ecosystems and more.
Local Kid Artists Featured
You’ll find drawings in the museum that look like a child drew them. That’s because a child drew them. The Louisiana Children’s Museum features local kid artists from around New Orleans. On the signs, on the walls, on the bathroom doors, and more.
Acorn Cafe
At Acorn, A Dickie Brennan & Company Café, you’ll find yummy kid-friendly comfort food and boozy freezie pops for adults. Acorn also offers hands-on cooking classes for kids throughout the year.
What You Need To Know About Visiting The Louisiana Children’s Museum
The Louisiana Children’s Museum is located on 8.5 acres in New Orleans City Park (across from Christian Brothers School).
The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The cost of admission for LCM is $18 per person, ages 12 months and up, and $15 for Seniors and Active Military. You can also enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every other month.
The museum also offers annual family memberships with unlimited access, birthday parties, special events like Noon Year’s Eve, educational programming, and more. For more information, visit the Louisiana Children’s Museum website.
As someone who calls New Orleans home, I love helping others discover what makes this city so special. Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or just a change of pace, I can help you plan a trip that feels effortless and unforgettable. Email me at cara@magicaldestinationstravel.com or visit this page to start planning your New Orleans getaway.
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