New Spring & Summer Weekly Programming
The sun is out, the Big Backyard is blooming, and we’ve been busy behind the scenes building our biggest programming season yet!
Spring & Summer Weekly Programming
More Time for Story Time *Coming April 22
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and now also at 3:00 p.m.!
Talk & Play
New Toddler Time at Two *Coming May 26
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Play With Me Gallery
An extra daily toddler program for playful exploration.
- Tues- Art
- Wed- S.T.E.M
- Thurs- Eye Spy & Music Time
- Fri- Art & Summer Water Games
- Sat- Music
Take Care Tuesdays *Coming May 26
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Talk & Play or Big Backyard
Each week, we will cover topics that help us take care of our minds and bodies. The first three rotations include:
- The Chill-Out Lab: is a calming, 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 empowers parents to find the regulation tools most suited for their child.
- “Where Do Your Feelings Live?”: Parents will trace their children’s bodies and make body sensation maps. Children will match emotions with body sensations and add what makes them feel safe/sad/angry/etc. As we add to our body maps, we will discover that every feeling has a need and learn how to implement strategies to meet children’s emotional needs. Parents, caregivers, and educators will leave with a better understanding of children’s behaviors and resources on how to support them.
- Family Fitness: Fun recess games and exercises to build strength and endurance. We will jump rope, run laps, count our jumping jacks, measure the distance of our jumps, and stretch and pose with yoga.
Water & Wonder *Coming April 22
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. and Sundays 1:00 p.m.
Courtyard and Event Lawn Area
Water & Wonder invites curious minds to slow down, splash a little, and discover big surprises in small spaces! Learners will help care for living garden beds while exploring flowers, herbs, insects, textures, and smells. Through watering, gentle stewardship, and asking questions, kids learn that caring for plants helps our whole ecosystem grow.
Curious Explorer Quest *Coming April 22
Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Location Varies
Facilitated, thematic scavenger hunts throughout the Museum and our Big Backyard!
Joyful Jotting *Coming April 22
First Thursday of the Month at 10:00 a.m.
Atrium
Monthly interactive writing sessions to explore various writing techniques and genres, including poetry, riddles, short stories, nature observations, and more!
River Lab *Coming April 22
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
Dig Into Nature Gallery
Splash, dig, and explore! At our sedimentation table, young learners can shape rivers, carve valleys, and see how sediment changes the land. Hands-on fun helps little geologists discover how water moves and shapes the world around them.
Throwback Thursdays: Classic Tales Revisited for a New Generation *Coming mid-May!
Thursdays 2:00 p.m.
Talk & Play Center
Everything old is new again as we share classic stories and their modern retellings. Each week, we will explore one story or fairy tale by comparing traditional and alternate versions followed by extension activities that spotlight writing, geography, listening for details, and other skills. Join the Gingerbread Man, The Runaway Tortilla, and The Cornbread Boy and run, run as fast as you can to join us!
Game Club: Great Outdoors *Coming April 22
Friday 10:00 a.m. and Sundays 3:00 p.m.
Event Lawn
Join us for some offline games as we venture into our Big Backyard to play our outdoor favorites: Red Light, Green Light, A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Capture the Flag, hand games, obstacle courses, relay races; share the games you know or let’s create some together!
Game Club: Indoor Fun in the Atrium
Game Club will include indoor fun on days with inclement weather. Join us in the Atrium to play some of our favorite classic board games or work on engaging puzzles with our LCM Staff. We have all the classics and new ones too: Trouble, Chutes and Ladders, Hi-Ho Cherry O, and more!
Earth Matters *Coming mid- May!
Fridays 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Location Varies
Young explorers are invited to dig in, wonder, and play their way through open-ended earth science investigations. In this curiosity-forward setting, learners can investigate rocks, soils, water, and the surprising things that make up our planet. No worksheets or instructions — just imagination, discovery, and a love for our amazing Earth.
Tasty Traditions: Exploring the Science & Culture of our Favorite Foods *Coming this summer!
Fridays 2:00 p.m.
Follow That Food Gallery
LCM educators and guests will explore the science and culture behind some of our favorite foods. Red beans and rice is oh-so-nice in New Orleans on Mondays. Why Mondays? Did you know that this famous dish is high in fiber and protein? Learn more about the history and nutrition of some of these yummy dishes and the vitamins and minerals that are good for our bodies in our interactive, facilitated programming in our Follow That Food Gallery each Friday.
Life on the Lagoon *Coming this summer!
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Floating Classroom
Step aboard the LCM Floating Classroom and explore the life in the City Park lagoon! We will discover the living wonders that call this habitat home. Through observations of the natural world, guests will learn what life thrives in this unique ecosystem—all while floating on the water. Perfect for curious minds ready to dive into life science and adventure!
Greauxing Naturalists *Coming April 22
Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 p.m.
Location varies
Naturalists of all ages are invited to poke, peek, touch, and tinker their way through fun, open-ended activations inspired by our living world. Follow your curiosity, ask questions, and make unexpected discoveries — it’s all part of the adventure!
MathHappens
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Math Room
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. We are thrilled to have MathHappens at LCM this year!
