What’s New This Month

Fall hours begin September 2: Open Wednesday–Sunday each week.

Mid September – Mid November: Fall 2025 Artist in Residence Shannon Atwater

Join us as we welcome our Fall 2025 Artist in Residence – Shannon Atwater! Shannon brings her skills as a favorite local author and illustrator to LCM this fall as we collaborate on our very own book together! Contribute some ideas, words, or artwork to this collaborative project, learn about the process of creating a book from start to finish, and be a part of this very special project.

Find Shannon at LCM in September on these dates and times:

• Kick off Sunday 9/14 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Art for All Day) 
• Thursday the 18th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday the 20th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday the 25th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday the 28th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

September 3-5 and September 10-12: Pop-Up Painting Activities in the Studio in the Park

Join us for some weekday afternoon artmaking fun in the first two weeks of September with a variety of painting explorations in our Studio in the Park.

September 4 and 18, 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.

September 5 and 19, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Food Science Friday                           

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

Saturday, September 6 at 11:30 a.m.: Whooping Crane Wonders

Join the International Crane Foundation Gulf Coast Program Outreach team for their wildly popular “Whooping Crane Wonders” Program. This multi-media program focuses on Whooping Crane identification, habitats that Whooping Cranes inhabit, and Whooping Crane behaviors. See how you size up to an adult Whooping Crane, create your own Whooping Crane mask, see a life-sized nest replica, and more!

Sunday, September 7: Grandparents Day

Join us as we celebrate Grandparents’ Day! Visit our arts table to design and build a lovely necklace or bracelet to give to the special grandparent or grandparent figure in your life. We will also have a special story time Saturday in our Talk and Play Center at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday September 13 and Sunday, September 14: International Dot Day

Come celebrate creativity, courage, and collaboration, inspired by the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds. The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who encourages a reluctant student to be brave and “make her mark”. The student starts with a small dot on a piece of paper, but this small dot becomes so much more!  We will celebrate with multiple story times of The Dot, special art activities in our Studio in the Park, and a game that features polka dots! We will also have a “Dabble and Dot” art activity in Play With Me on Saturday, September 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Of course, we invite guests to wear their festive polka dots on this weekend, too!

Saturday September 13, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Mindful Movement Workshop

Join us in the Talk & Play Center for a mindful movement workshop with our summer Artist-in-Residence Aminisha Ferdinand. Caregivers and children will engage in activities that show the connection between words, feelings, and our bodies. 

September 14, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: KidsmART kicks off National Arts in Education Week

Every year beginning the second Sunday in September, National Arts in Education Week celebrates the transformative powers of creative skills. The week is also a time to recognize the impact of arts education and how it equips young people to succeed in all areas of life. Join LCM and our community partner KIDsmART for a creative way to show how art connects us. 11:30-2:00.  

September 15- October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month 

The Louisiana Children’s Museum celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico celebrates their independence on September 16 and Chile celebrates on September 18. 

LCM has a lovely library in Make Your Mark that honors Latinx authors and illustrators, including Alma by Juana Martinez-Neal, Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh, and Mango, Abuela, Y Yo by Meg Medina and Angela Dominquez. These award-winning books will also be featured at story time during Hispanic Heritage Month: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. We will also learn and/or teach Spanish words and phrases throughout the month.  

September 18, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Sensory Friendly Caregiver Support Group
In collaboration with the NOLA Special Needs Families group, we will host an in-person caregiver support group for families participating in Sensory-Friendly Playtime. Childcare will be provided, and caregivers are encouraged to attend a talk by the LaCAN (Louisiana Council’s Advocacy Network) advocacy speaker Cristina Martin in the Talk & Play Center. Registration is required.

Saturday, September 20, 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Cox Environmental Rescue Day

We’re excited to announce the return of our 3rd Annual Environmental Rescue event, an interactive day of fun and learning focused on sustainability. Dive into eco-friendly activities, meet beloved characters, and join a recycling initiative. 

This year’s event, presented by Cox Communications, promises even more interactive exhibits, special guest appearances, and hands-on ways to learn about sustainability. Children and families will engage in creative activities that teach the importance of environmental stewardship through play. Bring your aluminum cans to recycle at our can crusher station and visit our Cardboard City to design your own imaginative dwelling. 

Saturday, September 27: Worldwide Day of Play                                                              

Worldwide Day of Play is dedicated to bringing opportunities for joyful learning through play with a focus on getting kids and their families up, out, and playing around. Join us as we play games on the lawn and in our big backyard, including corn hole, hopscotch, parachutes, hula hoops, and more!  

Saturday, September 27 , 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.: Hispanic Heritage Foundation presents: Los Animalitos

Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth at LCM with Los Animalitos!  Come sing, learn some Spanish animal words through song, and have some fun with us for two engaging interactive performances at 11:30am and 12:00pm. This event is open to the public in our Talk and Play Center, sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Bring all your little animal lovers along for the fun. Esperamos verte!

Saturday, September 27, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.:  “La Mesa Española” The Spanish Language Table

“¿Hola, cómo estás?” “¡Tengo hambre!” Visit our Spanish Language Table in the Atrium in the afternoon for a chance to learn or share some words or phrases in Spanish! Bring your knowledge, no matter the level, to the “table” for some sparkling conversation en Español and enjoy some snacks to celebrate and learn more about #HispanicHeritage.

September 24 – October 3: Light and Shadow Week

Join us for Shadows in the Studio! What can you observe about the ways that colors mix through light? What stories are you inspired to tell using shadows? Join us in exploring Shadows, Art, and Storytelling in our Studio in the Park during this week in September. Let your curiosity be your guide and learn about the ways we observe and interact with light and color, then share your observations with us! Extend your exploration to the projectors in our Build Big Dreams exhibit, the shadows created by daylight throughout the rest of our museum, and beyond into the world around us.