Louisiana Children's Museum
4.5(1,997)4.5 out of 5 stars, 1997 reviews New Orleans, LA
About Louisiana Children's Museum
The Louisiana Children's Museum offers a high-quality, full-day experience with extensive open-ended play opportunities for children aged 5-10+. Its well-designed indoor exhibits, particularly water play, pretend kitchen, and bead activities, are highly engaging. A significant draw is the beautiful, large outdoor space with shade and lake views, which allows kids to explore while parents relax. It's situated in a scenic area, making it ideal for a comprehensive family outing.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a comprehensive, all-day activity.Parents who value quality, open-ended play experiences for their children (ages 5-10+).Visitors to New Orleans looking for a standout children's attraction.Families who appreciate a museum with extensive outdoor play and scenic surroundings.Parents who'd like to relax with a drink while their children play.
Why families love it
- Extensive water play activity, a favorite for 5-9 year olds.
- Engaging pretend play kitchen, specifically loved by 5-year-olds.
- Beads activity that kept 7 and 9-year-olds entertained.
- Beautiful and large outdoor space where kids can explore and play in the shade.
- Parents can relax in the outdoor space while children play.
- Exhibits are well-designed, promoting open-ended play and exploration.
Insider tips
- Plan to spend a full day or at least 4.5 hours, as there's plenty to keep children engaged.
- Utilize the outdoor space for both kids' play and parent relaxation.
- Consider extending your visit by exploring the nearby sculpture garden or visiting Cafe du Monde.
- If your children enjoy water play, they will likely love the dedicated activity here.
Good to know before you go
- Families on a strict budget might find it 'pricy'.
- If you were a regular at the old Julia St. location, be aware some 'old time favorite activities' may be absent.
- Described as 'pricy' by one parent, though also noted for providing 'loads of fun'.
- Missing some 'old time favorite activities' from its previous Julia St. location, which might disappoint repeat visitors.
- Crowds
- No specific crowd level information provided (e.g., peak times, quiet times). Reviews indicate enjoyment even when staying until closing, implying manageable crowd levels or effective exhibit design.
- Value
- Described as 'pricy' by one reviewer, but others noted it offered 'loads of fun' and could easily fill 'a whole day' or 4.5 hours, suggesting good value for the duration and quality of engagement. No specific pricing figures are provided in the reviews.
- Food
- An on-site cafe is available, offering items like fruit and wine, with seating by the water. No mention of outside food policy.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety features mentioned in the reviews.
What parents say
"This was our first time visiting the museum and our 5-year-old absolutely loved all the activities—his favorites were the pretend play kitchen and water play. They have a beautiful outdoor space where parents can relax while the kids play. He didn’t want to leave and is already asking to come back! This place was a highlight of our NOLA trip. 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."
a week ago
"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."
6 months ago
"My 7 year old and my 9 year old had a blast!! We stayed 4.5 hours until closing but would have loved to stay longer. Their favorites were the water activity and the beads. It was however pricy, but loads of fun!!"
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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