The Playtime Picayune

Come Play With Us

Hours may change on holidays and special occasions. Visit our website for the most current information.


Monday

Closed


Tuesday

Closed


Wednesday

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Thursday

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Friday

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Saturday

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Sunday

11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.




Acorn Café

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday – Sunday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.



Tickets

What's Happening in May

See our full calendar for more details.


May Focus: Health and Wellness - Join us for Fitness Fridays


Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


Jewish American Heritage Month


Thursday, May 2, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Playtime  


Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Xavier Chemistry Club


Saturday, May 4, 12:30p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

PE Workshop with Shawn Williams 


Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.

Master Naturalist Nature Walk


Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.

Doc Griggs Story Time


Saturday, May 11, 12:00 p.m.

Yoga with Amber


Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day - FREE ADMISSION for the whole family, made possible by the Helis Foundation.


Wednesday, May 15

Attachment Vitamins 1st Meeting @LCM. Childcare provided. Sign up >>


Saturday, May 18, 2:30 p.m. – 3:00p.m.

Super Salubrious Smoothies in the Garden


Sunday, May 19

Members Only: Summer Splash event!

Open to All: 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  


Saturday, May 25, 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

National Tap Dance Day Performance 


Monday, May 27 Memorial Day

LCM is open, and summer camps begin

Calendar

3 Ways to Support LCM on GiveNOLA Day

Help us reach our $10,000 goal this GiveNOLA Day on Tuesday, May 7! Help us get off to a great start by donating today during early giving!


As a supporter of LCM, you are one of our strongest assets. When you give and share your impact, you inspire others to do the same.


Here are 3 easy ways you can share play and learning with every child in our community:

  • Set a reminder on your calendar to support LCM on May 7, GiveNOLA Day.
  • Visit and bookmark LCM's donations page.
  • Give during early giving, now through May 6.
  • Give on GiveNOLA Day, May 7.
  • Be a Social Media Ambassador on GiveNOLA Day! Visit our social media kit, the easiest way to inspire others to give with a click of your mouse.
Give Now

Celebrate Mother's Day at LCM


Admission is FREE for the whole family on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12!


This special Art for All Day for Louisiana residents is made possible with generous support from the Helis Foundation.


  • Kids can create a necklace for Mom or a special mother figure in their life.
  • Stop by our holiday photo booth to snap a selfie with your krewe.
  • Enjoy special storytimes on both Saturday and Sunday in our Talk and Play Center with mom-themed books.

May 19 is Our Members-Only Summer Splash

Become a member today, and join us for our members-only Summer Splash event on May 19 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.! Ticket sales will go live on Wednesday, May 8.


Being a member means you can come play all year long. Plus, membership pays for itself in as little as 4 visits.

Become a Member

If you're already a member and have not received your membership card, visit our front desk. Email membership@lcm.org with questions.

Sign Up

Watch In Dialogue & Share Your Opinion

Watch In Dialogue with LCM Chief Learning Officer Dr. Shannon Blady
Watch on Demand

Did you know? Our website is your front row seat to learning new ways to support your child. In Dialogue is our monthly online, interactive video series with LCM Chief Learning Officer Dr. Shannon Blady. She interviews local health professionals and experts to cover topics that impact children and families, including screen time, speech and language development, culture and diversity, and so much more.


Have a topic you want us to cover? Share your ideas >>

Book Your Stress-free Birthday Party Today

When you book a birthday party with us, your little one’s big day is awesome and yours is stress-free.


What's Included:

  • All-day access to our 8.5-acre campus for you and your guests
  • Up to 45 total guests (children and adults)
  • 1 hour of Party Time in one of our Celebration Rooms
  • Day-of party host and dedicated staff to help you plan
Book Now

Lagniappe

The Louisiana Children’s Museum is a proud member of Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. As part of this program, we offer general admission for a minimal fee of $2 per person (up to four people) with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and photo ID. Learn more >>

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