What’s New This Month

August

All of August: Kindergarten Readiness 

Throughout August, we will highlight all the ways in which LCM supports Kindergarten readiness. Follow the prompts in our galleries to practice the alphabet, count items, identify colors and shapes, and so much more! 

August 1: Cox Communication’s Planet Protectors Day 

Join Cox Communications and the Louisiana Children’s Museum on Saturday, August 1, 2026, for Planet Protectors, a day of hands-on eco-action where families can explore sustainability through a community E-Cycling drive, creative activities, and interactive experiences. Children and their grown-up companions will discover how small actions can make a big difference for our planet. Learn More. 

August 4 – September 13: Studio in the Park Textile Exploration 

Louisiana is home to many special weaving traditions, like the creation of split-cane baskets by Chitimacha basket weavers or spinning Acadian Brown Cotton (or Coton Jaune) to weave cloth on looms. Do you have any weavers, quilters, or other people who create with fibers in your family?  

This August, in our Studio in the Park, we will explore the art of textiles and the threads of community connections with various projects throughout August. Through weaving, lacing, stitching, and sewing, practice your fine motor skills, creativity, and appreciation for the handwork, skill, and care passed down through generations. 

Thursday, August 6 & 20, 4:30 – 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.

August 4 – 9: Louis Armstrong Inquiry Process using Primary Sources: Open Table Exploration 

What are you curious about when you see an old photograph? What can you discover through pictures of someone who lived at a different time in history? In our Studio in the Park, explore a collection of photos – something that historians call primary sources – of Louis Armstrong throughout his life. At our Inquiry Table, you can add drawings or written observations to our Studio Writing Journals and learn to think like a historian with resources from the Library of Congress.  

Join us on Friday, August 7 for a facilitated exploration using your own curiosity powers! 

Friday, August 7 from 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.: Celebrating Satchmo Day Story Time 

Join us to celebrate the August 4th  birthday of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, famous New Orleans trumpeter and singer. We will read biographies about his life and legacy and enjoy learning how to sing along to his song “What A Wonderful World” in American Sign Language (ASL). Sing-along will be at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in Talk and Play during story times. 

Tuesday, August 11, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Take Care Tuesdays: The Feelings Lab 

The Feelings Lab: an interactive space where children can explore tools to understand their feelings and support their bodies. Through movement, sensory play, and quiet moments, children are invited to notice what they need and discover ways to feel safe, focused, and ready to play. Rooted in neuroscience, this space empowers children to build emotional awareness and regulation skills and guides parents to find the regulation tools most suited for their child.     

NOTE: Take Care Tuesdays happens outside the paywall and is free to the public. 

Saturday, August 15, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Clown Yoga with Bambi Maloney 

Clown Yoga is a playful and interactive experience that combines yoga, creativity, mindfulness, storytelling, and clown-inspired fun for children and families. 

Bambi Maloney has created a unique way to help children and families connect through movement and laughter in a way that feels welcoming and accessible to all experience levels.  

Tuesday, August 18, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Take Care Tuesdays: Where Do My Feelings Live? 

Where Do My Feelings Live: An art activity exploring interoception; the sense that helps us feel what is going on inside our bodies. Caregivers are invited to trace their child’s body on butcher paper and make body maps.  We will talk about where in our bodies we might feel sensations and feelings.  As we add to our body maps, we will learn that all feelings are okay, and we will find strategies to meet children’s emotional needs. Participants will leave with a better understanding of children’s behaviors and resources on how to support them. 

NOTE: Take Care Tuesdays happens outside the paywall and is free to the public. 

Friday, August 21: Parents Night Out

Tuesday, August 25, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Take Care Tuesdays: Family Fitness 

Family Fitness: Join us for fun recess games and exercises to build strength and connection. We will offer several stations for you to explore with your child: hopscotch, jump rope, jumpsies, sack race, potato and spoon race, and more.  

 NOTE: Take Care Tuesdays happens outside the paywall and is free to the public. 

LCM CLOSED Monday, August 31 – Friday, September 4 

End of Summer Reset Week 

The Louisiana Children’s Museum looks forward to our week of reset. We will be closed August 31 – September 4 and will not reopen again until Saturday, September 5. This week will offer us time to refurbish and renew our facilities after a very robust summer season. It is also a time for professional development and community building for our staff. We are looking forward to a full week together. Please note that we will be open for Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Our fall hours begin Sept 8, which means we will be open Wednesday-Sunday each week after Labor Day.   

Monday, September 7: Open for Labor Day!

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