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Louisiana Children's Museum
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,177 Google reviews · Indoor playground in New Orleans, Louisiana
Indoor & outdoor interactive exhibits include an art studio & a mock cafe, plus play areas.
Plan your visit
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and sit while the kids play
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (504) 523-1357
- Website lcm.org
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–4:30 PM |
What parents highlight
“They had sunblock dispensers at the entrance and hand sanitizer placed throughout.”
“Indoor areas are amazing, awesome toddler area, the outdoor spots were clean and fun, the art station and water stations were easily the best.”
“You can easily spend a whole day here—explore the museum, take a stroll through the nearby sculpture garden, stop by cafe du Monde and soak in the beauty of the oak trees.”
“There are bookshelves against the walls, seating in front of all the windows and lots of seating for parents.”
What parents say
Absolutely amazing place for kids to spend an entire day. There are two floors filled with creativity, fun and amazement with activities ranging from music and art to science. This should appeal to kids from 2 years to 14 years of age. The staff is also very friendly, patient and helpful, especially in the art area.
Fun for the whole family, my boys are ten and six and they loved it so much. We spent at least 2 hours there. I can't wait for the new location to open but this place has so many memories for me and my family. I love the location and parking isn't hard to find with multiple parking lots near by.
We are a big children's museum family. If there is one in the city we are visiting, it is always on our itinerary. And even though as a Louisiana-native I might be biased, this is by far the best one I've ever been too! This was our first time back since it moved locations and I was blown away.
I love taking my boys to children museums! It's fun for the entire family. We were visiting the area and found this one. It sits on Beautiful land with a lake out front. There is a Cafe on one side. I was able to order fruit& a glass of wine to sit out by the water.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Louisiana Children's Museum — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
Sensory-friendly play
Louisiana Children's Museum is mentioned for sensory-friendly sessions — typically quieter play times with lights and music turned down. Schedules for these change, so call ahead to confirm the next session before you go.
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