Louisiana Children's Museum

"After three decades in downtown New Orleans, the LCM opened its doors in its new, much larger City Park location in 2019. The Museum has been thoughtfully designed to be a learning resource for families and children of all ages, with resources that focus on social and cultural learning. It’s very hands-on as you might expect, with a comprehensive program of exhibits, installations and activities. It’s a fun way to stimulate learning in all manner of subjects, from literacy to health and wellbeing, and from arts and local culture to science and environmental education. The seasonal events calendar is jam packed with special presentations. These include live performances as part of the Children's Museum's Play Soirée, the enjoyably messy Mud Fest where building and burrowing are encouraged, or parent and toddler-focused groups such as Kindergarten Kickoff, which has caregivers and experienced staff talk about their experiences to smooth the transition from home to kindergarten for everyone involved." - Paul Oswell

"A climbing wall, eye exhibit (where kids can see what it would feel like to see the world through the eyes of a honeybee, rabbit, or hawk), and a mock grocery store are just a few of the exhibits here, which is a great place to let a little one run wild on a rainy afternoon. There's a lot on display that's specific to the region, too, ensuring a mini history lesson."

"Slated to open at the end of summer 2019 in City Park, the new Louisiana Children's Museum—a campus for kids, really—will focus on hands-on, interactive, and educational activities. (Until then, the museum’s original Julia Street location is open.) The 8.5-acre property has interactive and sensory experiences at every turn. Inside are spaces such as the Play With Me room, designed for babies and toddlers, which includes a puppet theater and reading nook. There’s also the Follow that Food space, where kids can shop for veggies, weigh and count fruit, and "cook" in a Creole kitchen. Outside, there’s a sensory garden, a lawn with toddler toys, and a lagoon." - Stirling Kelso