What’s New This Month

We’re thrilled to be open with summer hours, Tuesday – Sunday, helping families make the most of the season with engaging story times, exciting outdoor adventures, and plenty of cool and “whoa” moments waiting to be explored indoors.

June Playtime

June Camps: See the Full Schedule

Caribbean Heritage Month

This commemoration was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005 to recognize the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. We will offer several story times throughout the week and read lovely tales including All the Way to Havana by Magarita Engle and Caribbean Dream by Rachel Isadora.

Fridays at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.: Froggy Fridays

Throughout the months of June and July, we will beat the heat on Fridays with Splash and Play activities! For the tots, come to Splish Splash at 10:00 a.m. at our runnel near the Edible Garden  At 11:00 a.m., join Water Play at our water table in our Big Backyard for our guests ages 4 and up.

Studio in the Park Weekly Activities

• June 3-8 – Collaborative Collage Mural
• June 10-15 – Color Week: Explore creating in many mediums with a different color each day of the week. Add your creation to our color wall to help us form an Art Rainbow!
• June 16-20 – Art Explorations in Plein Air: Outside in our Big Backyard, Edible Garden, or Atrium as weather permits. Studio in the Park closed to the public for Art Camp.
• June 21-29 – Collaborative Community Rainbow Sculpture Project: Create your own rainbow sculpture using recycled cardboard and oil pastels or connect your creating together with others to create a larger community sculpture.

Summer Artists in Residence
This summer, LCM is excited to feature TWO Artists in Residence – Sara Hardin, our Visual Artist in Residence, and Aminisha Ferdinand.

Thursday, June 5 & 26 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Sensory-Friendly Playtime

At LCM, we are committed to building stronger, more connected communities through active engagement. We welcome all families and children of all backgrounds and circumstances. We offer a playtime for families that provides a low-sensory experience where children with sensory-specific needs can explore the Museum without the noise, crowds, and stimulation of typical open hours. We limit the number of families who can attend, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment such as noise-reducing headphones and weighted vests. When available, specialists will be on hand to help facilitate activities and provide resources. If you would like to participate in this event, please register here.

Thursday, June 5 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Sensory-friendly Playtime Caregiver Connections Peer Support

Parents and caregivers of children with sensory needs are invited to join our peer support that will take place in person this month during Sensory Friendly Playtime. Please contact dcampo@lcm.org to register or if you have questions.

Friday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m.: Kid’s Batey – Discover the Spirit of Bomba with Batey Bayou

Join us for a fun and interactive journey at the Toddler Landscape in our Big Backyard where we invite the community to dance, drum, and explore the vibrant rhythms of Bomba. Through storytelling, music, and movement, kids will connect with the rich cultural traditions of Puerto Rico in a lively and unforgettable experience. Perfect for young explorers and their families! Batey Bayou is a collective that brings people together from all backgrounds to highlight Bomba and Plena Puertorriqueña in the Gulf Coast.

Friday, June 6 & 20 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Food Science Friday

This month, Food Science Fridays will focus on the science of heathy eating and nutrition. Stop by Follow That Food for fun kitchen experiments. These projects teach concepts in various learning areas like science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art. You’ll engage with food in an all-new way!

Monday, June 9 at 12:00 p.m.: In Dialogue – Exploring Differences: Guiding Children Through Conversations About Disability with Dr. Alisa Lowrey 

Dr. Lowrey and LCM Health & Wellness Director Delaney Campo will discuss how to have age-appropriate, respectful discussions with children as they encounter and interact with peers or others with disabilities within their daily life. Questions from the public are welcome and those interested in participating live can register at the link below. The conversation will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel for future viewing. Register now.

Saturday, June 14 at 11:30 a.m.: Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War. Come celebrate with us! We’ll have a special musical and dance performance at 10:30 a.m., special story times throughout the day, and cookout imaginative play in our Toddler Landscape.

Sunday, June 15: Father’s Day

Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day at LCM! Visit our arts table to design and build a lovely necklace or bracelet to give to the special father or father figure in your life and stop by our holiday photo booth to snap a photo of you and your crew. We will also have a special story time Sunday in our Talk and Play Center at 1:00 p.m.

June 16-22: National Pollinator Week

Take a walk in our beautiful sensory garden to see how many pollinators you can find. Can you observe pollination happening in real time? Stop by Dig into Nature where pollinator books can be read in the Nature Nesting book nook. Then visit the Edible Garden, which is a North American Butterfly Association Certified Garden, to learn about the pollinators that help our garden grow in action. Learn about native pollinators, plant and observe native flowering plants, help build our pollinator hotel, and more!

Tuesday, June 17 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: “The Neurodivergent Plate” – Nutrition Event (Dominican University)

Join us at the Louisiana Children’s Museum for The Neurodivergent Plate, in partnership with Dominican University. Designed for families with picky eaters, we’ll addresses common nutrition concerns such as selective eating patterns, nutrition deficiencies, disruptive mealtime behaviors, and short attention spans. Parents can ask questions and receive educational materials while children explore food through fun and interactive activities. Highlights include Food Art, Chaining Table demonstrations, Kitchen Help stations, sensory-friendly Food Play, and live Food Demonstrations with delicious samples. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, play, and discover new ways to make mealtime enjoyable and nutritious for your family. Register today.

Thursday, June 19: LCM is Closed

Saturday, June 21 at 12:00 p.m.: Pollination Celebration

Join us in the Edible Garden on for our annual Pollination Celebration! Learn about native pollinators, plant and observe native flowering plants, help build our pollinator hotel, try your luck at pollinator bingo, and more!

Saturday, June 21: Mini Pride Parade & Rainbow Wiggle Party

June is Pride Month! Come celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness with us throughout the month.

• 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – Special Story Time
• 1:30 p.m. – Mini Pride Parade and Rainbow Wiggle Party

June 24-29: Community Rainbow Sculpture Project

In our Studio in the Park, we will collaborate on a community rainbow sculpture project. We will also have rainbow prism activities in our Dig Into Nature and Play With Me galleries throughout the day.

Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: STEM at LCM Circuit Challenge with Louisiana Be Energy Smart

The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources Outreach Team and STEM at LCM presents the Be Energy Smart Circuit Challenge! How much power can you generate? When riders pedal the Circuit Challenge bike, the energy produced fills up a towering 10-foot LED panel with vibrant rainbow lights. When the panel is full, it sparks a spectacular multi-color fireworks sequence, visible even in bright daylight! To further enhance the learning experience, we will incorporate rover and snap circuit kits to provide hands-on opportunities for participants to explore how circuits work. This setup not only encourages physical activity but fosters a deeper understanding of science and technology in a fun and engaging way!

Saturday, June 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m.: Wellness Workshop: Belonging

Join us as caregivers and kids explore the concept of belonging with A Kid’s Book About Belonging and family belonging maps.

July

Join us throughout the month of July for more learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories as we celebrate summer together.

We are open July 4!

Friday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Independence Day Modern American Pop Art Experience

Join Michael Albert, an American Pop Artist based in NY, in our Studio in the Park for his Modern Pop Art Experience program which includes a Hands-On Cereal Box Collage Workshop for all ages! This touring program has been enjoyed by people and families from different communities all over the USA and beyond. In celebration of Independence Day, some previously created collages celebrating American History such as The American Flag, The Signing of the Declaration of Independence, and more will be on display.

Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Kindergarten Kickoff

Kindergarten Kickoff lets families engage with educators, build confidence, and foster a love for learning in children. Parents and caregivers gain valuable insights to ensure a smooth transition for their children into kindergarten.

August

As the summer comes to a close, we will have plenty of activities to help kids and families transition back to school and into the autumn months with fun and engaging experience.

September

We are Open Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1