What’s New This Month

December

 Studio in the Park: Winter Wonders seasonal Art Explorations  

Join us in our Studio in the Park this December as we explore the wonder of the winter season! Our drop-in art experiences invite creators of all ages to explore the natural and cultural inspiration of the season through hands-on, open-ended projects. 

Help bring our “Winter in the Swamp” studio mural to life as we alternate between painting sessions and collage-building days – each visit adding new layers to this collaborative artwork. Then, slow down and tap into the peaceful side of winter with our Snowflake Mandala ornament making, where you’ll experiment with radial symmetry, observe patterns found in nature, and practice a bit of mindful making along the way. Come create, explore, and celebrate winter with us! 

Wednesday, December 3 from 4:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m.: Living With Water Student Art Expo    

Louisiana Children’s Museum’s Living With Water program is excited to announce an art show and student work exhibition. This event will showcase the creative and communicative talents of the last few years’ cohorts of Swamp Scientists who participated in LCM’s Living with Water program or Summer in the Swamp camp programming. Light refreshments will be served, and the museum will be open for interactive activities and play during the show.  

Thursday, December 4 & 18 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.  

Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m.: Wiggle Party  

Character Catalyst is our teen program here at LCM. All semester long, teens have been working in the museum on the weekends and spending their weekdays with us exploring concepts like teamwork, service, leadership, community awareness, and critical thinking. Character Catalyst teens will host a special Saturday afternoon wiggle party at 2 p.m! Come wiggle with us!  

Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: STEM Exploration with our Character Catalyst Teens

Saturday, December 13 from 11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.: Ever-Greens in the Garden    

Join us in the Edible Garden to learn that there’s a lot more to greens than just eating them!  Guests will be invited to explore the world of leafy greens through observation and hands on activities that engage all of our senses.  This will be a great opportunity to see how food goes from garden to plate and beyond. 

Tuesday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m.: LCM In Dialogue Series Online Session: Dental Health for Children with Dr. Tyler Mesa, board-certified pediatric dentist   

The LCM In Dialogue Series is dedicated to connecting with families and educators through discussing important topics that impact the health and wellness of children. Parents and caregivers are constantly looking for resources and expertise to guide them through the many different stages of parenthood. They often seek advice for the difficult questions that children bring home, based on what they see in the world around them. This series can help guide caregivers in creating a dialogue with their children.  

The LCM In Dialogue Series offers monthly online, interactive sessions with health professionals and experts who will discuss topics that impact children and families, including parent-child attachment, gun violence, screen time, eating habits, and so much more. This month we will discuss dental health for children with Dr. Tyler Mesa, board-certified pediatric dentist.  

The sessions are also recorded and can be found at lcm.org, where we have curated library of resources for our community.   

Sunday, December 21 at 12:30 p.m.: Crocheting Lesson  

Character Catalyst is our teen program here at LCM. All semester long teens have been working in the museum on the weekends and spending their weekdays with us exploring concepts like teamwork, service, leadership, community awareness, and critical thinking. We look forward to a Character Catalyst teen facilitating a crocheting lesson in the Studio and talking with participants about mental health. Participants will make an item they get to take home with them. 

Tuesday, December 23 from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: PJ Parade & Winter Wiggle Party  

We will have a special cozy Pajama Day on Tuesday, December 23 with pajama story time at 11:00 and cozy holiday treats. Did we mention that it will be cozy? From 12:30-1:30, we will have a PJ Parade that culminates in a Winter Wiggle Party! This special Winter Wonderland Day is included in general admission tickets or your LCM membership. 

Wednesday, December 31 from 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.: Noon Year’s Eve at LCM

Don’t miss our annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration! Join our famous countdown to NOON on Wednesday, December 31st that culminates in an explosion of colorful confetti and bubbles. Guests can get into the holiday spirit by making their own noisemakers and designing a festive paper bag hat. There will be music, face-painting, dancing, games, and fun for children and adults of all ages!  

 Noon Year’s Eve event pricing is $15 per person for members and $25 per person for non-members and $8 for those eligible for our Museums for All program. Tickets are available now!  

HOLIDAY HOURS  

We will be open December 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.  

We have our Noon Year’s Eve celebration 9:30-1:00 on Dec 31. 

We will open at 11:30 on December 26.