There’s always something fun happening at Louisiana Children’s Museum. Find out what’s going on every day, and come play the day away!
Weekly Programming
What’s New This Month
March Playtime
March is Women’s History Month
We will have special story times in which we read books that describe the accomplishments of women in our community and beyond. We will also read some that celebrate girl power! Visit our library in our Make Your Mark Gallery for our engaging selection.
March & April Spring Artist in Residence
Emma Raynor (she/her) is a printmaker, photographer and ceramic artist based in New Orleans with over 14 years of experience as an early childhood educator. As LCM’s Spring 2025 Artist in Residence, Emma will invite children to dive into the awe-inspiring natural world of City Park with a hands-on printmaking project. Families will explore the outdoors, gathering natural treasures from the park or the museum grounds, and Emma will guide them through a creative journey using a variety of exciting printmaking techniques, including cyanotypes, ink prints, and prints in clay. Together, they will explore and celebrate the beauty of City Park through art.
Spring Season Nature Observation Table – Studio in the Park (2nd week of March – April)
Visit our Studio in the Park as we bring the outdoors inside to our Nature Observation table! The Spring Equinox (the official start to the season) falls this year on March 20th, so join us as we look for signs of spring in the natural world around us and in our cultural traditions. Take some time to record observations of live plants and springtime elements in our Studio Journals and try your hand at painting botanical artwork with watercolor pencils.
Thursday, March 6 & 20, 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. To participate in this event, please register.
Saturday, March 8 at 2:30 p.m.: Acorn Food Demonstration: Spring Rolls in the Garden
Roll into spring with us in the Edible Garden. Our March food demo will feature some of our tastiest spring vegetables and herbs growing in the garden. Families will have a chance to learn more about how we grow these vegetables, try new kitchen techniques, and taste a fresh, healthy snack, all while enjoying the spring weather.
Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m.: “A Tale of Two Boots” Italy to Louisiana: Southern Italian Folk Music Exploration
March is a special month in New Orleans where we celebrate the important contributions of the Irish and the Italian people who immigrated to our region and contributed to our rich culture and traditions. You may have been to a St. Patrick’s Day or Irish-Italian Parade and caught cabbages from the floats passing by or visited a St. Joseph’s Altar for a fig cookie and a lucky bean.
Join us in making connections between Italy and Louisiana with “A Tale of Two Boots: An Exploration of Southern Italian Folk Music.” Enjoy listening to the songs, learning about the instruments, and trying your hand at some traditional rhythms of the tamburello. A display table of cultural connections will be shared. Come get a lucky fava bean and celebrate spring in the way of the Creole-Italians!
Sunday March 16: Unplugging presentation with Author Britt Gondolfi
Join us for a reading and music gathering with the author of Look Up as an extension of the World Day of Unplugging.
Wednesday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m.: Backyard Fun!
March 19th is National Backyard Day. What better way to celebrate than by exploring our own gigantic backyard? Play a tune on our steel drums in the music hummock, plant and play in our garden, stroll through our cloud grasses, use our view finder to spot egrets, turtles, and other lagoon wildlife, “cook” some stone soup in our Toddler Landscape. There’s so much to explore!
Wednesday, March 19, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Big Backyard Outdoor Education Workshop
To continue celebrating National Backyard Day, we will be hosting a fun and interactive workshop for children and caregivers. Join us from 4:30-5:30pm for backyard exploration in our beautiful outdoor space. Parents can participate in an incredible discussion about the importance of time outdoors and ways to engage and encourage children to play outside. The event will be free for Members and $5 for non-members.
Saturday, March 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Earn and Learn at LCM
The Louisiana Children’s Museum has partnered with the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA) to host “Earn & Learn—Financial Literacy Weekend.”
The Earn & Learn initiative introduces children to financial literacy through fun, hands-on activities. Visitors can complete jobs in our galleries to earn wooden tokens, which they can save or spend at the play Earn & Learn Shop. LCPA volunteers guide children through tasks like working in our grocery store, café, or along the river. We will also teach children about saving, donating, helping them explore career pathways, money identification, and financial decision-making.
There will also be several parent/caregiver talks throughout the day. We will cover the following topics: the child tax credit, 529 savings plans, allowances, and just general advice on how to talk to children about money.
Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.: Spring Fling Wiggle Party
We will celebrate the arrival of spring with dancing, playing instruments, and chasing bubbles at our Spring Fling Wiggle Party. Let’s dance around like pollinators, sway like a willow in the breeze, or hop around like grasshoppers. We want to see your best spring moves!
Friday, March 7 & 21 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Food Science Friday
Join us in Follow That Food for fun kitchen experiments. These projects will teach you concepts in various learning areas like science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art. Guests will get to engage with food in an all-new way.
March 20, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Sensory Friendly Caregiver Peer Support Group
Parents and caregivers of children with sensory needs are invited to join our in-person peer support that will take place in person this month during Sensory Friendly Playtime. Please contact dcampo@lcm.org with questions. Registration required.