What’s New This Month

July

All of July: Disability Pride Month 

Disability Pride began as a day of celebration when the ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. The first official Disability Pride Month was in July 2015 for the 25th anniversary of the ADA. Disability Pride Month is celebrated annually in July, and 2026 marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This month, we will celebrate with featured books in our Talk & Play Center, as well as special story times throughout the month. 

Kindergarten Readiness 

From mid-July through August, we will highlight all the ways in which LCM supports kindergarten readiness. Follow our provided prompts in our galleries to practice the alphabet, count items, identify colors, shapes, and so much more! Plus, mark your calendars for our July 30 Kindergarten Kickoff event. LCM will have an early closure at 3:00 p.m. on July 30 for Kindergarten Kickoff.

Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: MathHappens

A Math Room is a welcoming, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can explore math through play, puzzles, and discovery. Activities are designed to spark curiosity and invite open-ended exploration – no worksheets, no pressure. Just joyful, creative encounters with math in a comfortable setting. The Math Room is made possible in partnership with the MathHappens Foundation, a nonprofit organization bringing meaningful math experiences to public spaces across the country. 

Thursday, July 2 and 16, 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 here.

Saturday, July 4: Independence Day!   

Wear your favorite red, white, and blue attire and join us to celebrate American Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. Tots will enjoy red, white, and blue finger painting activities at 10:00. We will have lawn games and water play all day with sprinklers, bubble machines, and our new dinosaur mister! We will also show off our cool dance moves at our Firecracker Wiggle Party with beach ball volleyball before and after!  

Tuesday, July 7, 14, and 21 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: Take Care Tuesdays 

Take Care Tuesdays is a three-part family wellness series that supports children’s social-emotional development through play, movement, creativity, and connection. Children and caregivers explore simple tools for emotional awareness, regulation, and well-being together. 

TCT happens in Talk and Play Center and the Welcome Deck, so it is free to the public. 

Tuesday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m. and 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.

Saturday, July 11 and July 25 at 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.: Atelier Explorations: Watercolor Techniques 

Join us in the studio for a colorful mix of instruction and exploration as we test out a variety of techniques and texture-making with watercolor! Learn some foundational watercolor methods, discover a variety of different materials to create effects, and make a collection of “swatches” to reference later when creating more of your own art at home. (Recommended for ages 6 and up but all are welcome. The workshop lasts about 45 minutes. Group size may be limited based on seating capacity.) 

Sunday, July 12: Helis Foundation Art for All Day 

Tuesday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m.: Bastille Day 

Joyeux quatorze juillet! Join us at 11:30 a.m. in the Atrium to read about Paris, France, taste some yummy French snacks, and learn new French words and songs, or share your French language and culture with us. 

Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: Take Care Tuesday: 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. 

TCT happens in our Talk and Play Center and the Welcome Deck, so it is free to the public. 

Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: Edible Garden activities led by LCM’s KID smART interns 

Friday, July 17 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.: Parents’ Night Out

Get ready for a cozy night under the (indoor) stars! At this month’s Parents’ Night Out, campers will enjoy our Campout Adventure, filled with classic camping fun. We’ll make delicious campfire-style treats, gather for imaginative storytelling, and enjoy activities inspired by the great outdoors. It’s a warm and welcoming evening of creativity, laughter, and a little camp magic; no bug spray required! 

The evening also includes Acorn pizza dinner, playful activities, and plenty of time to create, explore, and connect with friends. It’s a colorful blend of creativity and discovery, perfect for curious kids and a fun night out for parents. Registration required.

Tuesday, July 21 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: Take Care Tuesday: Family Fitness 

Join us for fun recess games and exercises to build strength and connection on the Welcome Deck in front of the museum Store. We will offer several stations for you to explore with your child: hopscotch, jump rope, jumpsies, sack race, potato and spoon race, and more.    

TCT happens in Talk and Play Center and the Welcome Deck, so it is free to the public. 

Thursday, July 30 4:30 -7:00 p.m.: Kindergarten Kickoff

The Louisiana Children’s Museum will host our fourth annual Kindergarten Kickoff!!  The overall goals of this event are to allay some of the anxiety of parents and caregivers as it relates to starting “big school”, to have a moment to celebrate this milestone with upcoming kindergarteners, and have kiddos practice a few skills that are expected in their new grade. Some of our facilitated activities for them will include cutting with scissors, placing folders in their backpacks, balancing their lunch trays, writing their names, boarding a school bus, etc. We will also have several kindergarten teachers mingling throughout the museum who will also host two 20-minute talks (one in Spanish) during the event. They will cover some expectations for parents, caregivers, and students. Of course, there will be three special story times with books on the topic of kindergarten. Several community partners will be present to share their services and programs, including Manning Family Children’s, New Orleans Public Schools, the New Orleans Public Library, and the New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center. This event will be free with required registration on our website. LCM will have an early closure at 3:00 p.m. on July 30 for Kindergarten Kickoff.

July Studio in the Park  

July 4-12 – Tabletop Cardboard Creations – Try your hand at creating small-scale sculptures by experimenting with a variety of simple cardboard construction and surface design techniques.  

July 14-26 – Collage Exploration – Explore the inspiring Art of Collage through a variety of rotating materials and methods.  

July 27-31 – Art around the Museum – Join us for a variety of daily pop-up creation stations, exploring artmaking in different areas around the indoor and outdoor spaces of the museum while Studio in the Park hosts Art Camp for our LCM summer campers. (Studio temporarily closed to the public during this week.) 

July Camps

Little Chefs on the Lagoon: Join the Louisiana Children’s Museum for Little Chefs on the Lagoon ! This week-long camp lets kids explore cooking, discover where food comes from, and build healthy eating habits. With hands-on recipes and outdoor fun by the lagoon, campers will develop kitchen skills and a love for wholesome food! 

• June 30–July 3

Growing Gardeners: Get your hands dirty at the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s Growing Gardeners summer camp! Kids will learn all about plants, what they need to grow, and help care for our Edible Garden. It’s a fun, hands-on way to explore nature and watch their green thumbs grow!

• July 6–10

Music Makers: Discover the joy of music at the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s Music Makers summer camp! Kids will explore different instruments, learn about various musical styles, and create their own tunes using DIY instruments. Get ready for a fun-filled musical adventure that sparks creativity and rhythm!

• July 13–17

STEM Steppers: Step into a world of science and discovery at STEM Steppers summer camp! Kids will explore hands-on experiments, tackle exciting challenges, and uncover the magic of science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun, interactive way.

• July 20–24

Early Entomologists: Crawl into the fascinating world of insects at Early Entomology summer camp! Kids will go bug hunting in our big backyard, explore insect habitats, and learn why these tiny creatures are so important, all through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures.

• July 27–31

Studio in the Park: Join our art camp based in the museum’s Studio in the Oaks, a creative space surrounded by nature that inspires imagination and artistic expression. This week is all about art—campers will explore a variety of materials, techniques, and processes while creating original works of art.  * This camp is for ages 6-8 only

• July 27–31