Louisiana Children’s Museum’s Collection of learning resources, environments and enrichment programs.
Weekly Programming
Special Monthly Programming
What’s Happening in April
April is Arab American Heritage Month
It’s the time to celebrate and highlight the contributions and talents of Arab Americans. Come enjoy our wonderful selection of books that honor Arab American authors and illustrators.
April is National Poetry Month
Reading and writing poetry help children to have fun with language. When reading poems of others’ experiences, children can experience an increase in empathy and learn about someone else’s life. When writing their own, children can express themselves and have fun with this creative outlet. Join us at LCM to learn about and read haikus, free verse, cinquains, and more. You will also have an opportunity to add your poem to the LCM Poet-Tree near our Studio in the Park!
Thursday, April 18 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Sensory Friendly Playtime
Join us for a special time where attendance is limited, sounds and sights are turned down, and adaptive equipment, such as noise-reducing headphones and weighted vests, are provided.
Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21: LCM Celebrates Earth Weekend
Monday, April 22 is Earth Day! LCM will celebrate all weekend. Join us for Earth-friendly lessons on beneficial insects and on reducing, reusing, and recycling.
Saturday April 20
- 10:30am – Edible Garden – Earth Day Activities
- 11:30am – Edible Garden – Pollinator Bubbles
- 1:30pm– Edible Garden – Beneficial Bug Bonanza
Saturday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Science Experiments with Xavier University
Put on your safest safety goggles and join Xavier University’s Chemistry Club in science experiments, safe for all ages. You may be making elephant toothpaste, chromatic butterflies, baking soda and vinegar rockets, or one of the many experiments these chemists dream up.
Sunday April 21
- 10:30am – 1:30pm Atrium – Earth Day Celebration
What’s Happening in May
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Throughout the month of May in our Studio in the Park, we will practice Ikebana, which in Japanese literally means “to give life to flowers” and is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Guests will be invited to give life to flowers by using several techniques, including origami and by repurposing recycled materials as they add to our collaborative flower arrangement.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month
During our daily story times, we will read books that highlight Asian American and Jewish American authors and stories and/or that share different Asian and Jewish cultures around the world and here in New Orleans.
May Focus: Health and Wellness
Special guests will join LCM to guide you through yoga, teach you about nutrition, and show you how fun exercise can be.
Fitness Fridays
Health and Wellness is one of the four impact areas of LCM. That’s why we offer exhibits like Follow that Food Gallery and the Edible Garden. You’ll even find health and wellness themes in Acorn Café. Join us every Friday in May, at 11:30 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m., for physical exercise games and wellness activities on the event lawn. We’ll have everything from yoga to hula hooping, jumping rope to relay races, and so much more!
Thursday, May 2, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Sensory Friendly Playtime
Join us for a special time where attendance is limited, sounds and sights are turned down, and adaptive equipment, such as noise-reducing headphones and weighted vests, are provided.
Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Xavier Chemistry Club
Put on your safest safety goggles and join Xavier University’s Chemistry Club in science experiments, safe for all ages. You may be making elephant toothpaste, chromatic butterflies, baking soda and vinegar rockets, or one of the many experiments these chemists dream up.
Saturday, May 4, 12:30p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: PE Workshop with Shawn Williams
Wilkreweape/PlayD8: a dynamic sports program designed exclusively for kids, fostering a love for play, wellness, and sportsmanship. Your little one will experience the joy of movement and the importance of staying active, all while instilling valuable team working skills. Through an innovative approach, children learn the importance of teamwork, respect, and perseverance while forming lasting friendships.
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.: Master Naturalist Nature Walk
Join a Louisiana Master Naturalist to explore nature in LCM’s backyard. You’ll see and learn about the many flowers and trees that decorate LCM’s 8.5 acres. Who knows? You might even spot an alligator!
Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.: Doc Griggs Story Time
Dr. Eric D. Griggs, aka Doc Griggs, Community Medicine Doctor and Health Educator, will share his new book and to discuss healthy habits. Come participate in this interactive, informative talk in our Talk & Play Center.
Saturday, May 11, 12:00 p.m.: Yoga with Amber
You’re invited to stretch, breathe, and center yourselves as we follow instructor Amber Weber in a fun yoga session for children and their families.
Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day at LCM! Little ones can visit our arts table to design and build a lovely necklace to give to Mom or a special mother figure in their life. And stop by our holiday photo booth to snap a selfie of you and your krewe. We will also host a special story time Saturday and Sunday in our Talk and Play Center with books including:
– A Chair for my Mother by Vera Williams
– Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
– Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle by Nina Lacour
– The Family Book by Todd Parr
Saturday, May 18, 2:30 p.m. – 3:00p.m.: Super Salubrious Smoothies in the Garden
Join us in the Edible Garden as we blend healthy ingredients to make our own tasty, cool smoothies. Yum!
Sunday, May 19, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Interactive Musical Performance With Fox Robinson
Thursday, May 23, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Sensory Friendly Playtime
Join us for a special time where attendance is limited, sounds and sights are turned down, and adaptive equipment, such as noise-reducing headphones and weighted vests, are provided.
Saturday, May 25, 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: National Tap Dance Day Performance
It’s National Tap Dance Day! Join us as local performer Craig Fuchs and Kelly School of Dance lead us into an interactive tap dance experience.
Monday, May 27 Memorial Day
LCM is open, and summer camps begin – register today!