VOLUME 8, ISSUE 3
HandsOn!
JULY . AUGUST . SEPTEMBER 2014
Can you dig it?
16th Annual
CHAIRISH
THE CHILDREN
Event tickets
start at $75
Patron tickets
$150
groove on down...
Groove on down to the 16th Annual CHAIRish the Children sponsored by Capital One
Bank, Saturday August 23 at the Louisiana Children’s Museum. CHAIRish Chairs Kathleen
and Ben Banta and Marcie and Cres Gardner invite you to don your 70s disco duds (or
summer chic attire) and enjoy the whimsical, one-of-a-kind chairs, exciting silent and live
auctions, gourmet cuisine and spirits by the city’s best restaurants, a $1,500 Lee Michaels
shopping spree raffle, and entertainment featuring DJ El Camino. The evening will be
DY-NO-MITE!
The CHAIRish the Children Patron Party from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. includes an exclusive
Patron Auction Hour with cuisine provided by Pêche Seafood Grill and signature
cocktails. The Main Event begins at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds from CHAIRish the Children
benefit the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s educational programs and exhibits.
New this year! Now there is one simple step for you to purchase tickets to
CHAIRish the Children, bid on auction items, and purchase raffle tickets. Simply visit
http://501auctions.com/LCMChairish/ on your computer, smart phone, or tablet! This
exciting new endeavor will make bidding on auction items easier, faster, and more
efficient. Plus, you will be able to view and bid on select auction items in the weeks
leading up to the event!
Don’t have a smartphone or tablet to bring to the event? No problem! We’ll have
attendants with iPads at each gallery on event night to help you make your bids
throughout the night.
Can you dig it? CHAIRish the Children Patron Party and Main Event tickets
and sponsorships are still available. To learn more visit http://501auctions.com/
LCMChairish or call 244-2615.
The Museum will close at noon on
Saturday, August 23, in preparation
for CHAIRish the Children.
Sponsored by
420 Julia Street U New Orleans, LA 70130 U (504) 523-1357 U www.lcm.org
Dear Members,
Put down that smart phone!
More and more research has been done looking into
the impact of parents of young children and cell phone
usage, linking the usage to early language development.
At the LCM, we have been noticing trends in this area
as well, even though we are not conducting official
research.
In a recent NPR story entitled For The Children’s Sake, Put
Down That Smartphone, evolving research was shared
that points to concerns on this topic.
Julia W. Bland,
Chief Executive Officer
Massachusetts psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair wrote a book about parenting
called The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital
Age. Her research took her to the experts – children between the ages of 4 and18 –
who shared their feelings about parents’ usage of their devices, especially as a priority
over time with their children. The descriptions that came up over and over again were
“sad, mad, angry and lonely.” One four-year-old called his dad’s smart phone a “stupid
phone.”
Dr. Jenny Radesky is a pediatrician specializing in child development, and has practiced
in both Seattle and Boston. Her concern about this behavior moved her to conduct
similar research, observing that parents often were more absorbed in the device than in
the kids. Not surprisingly, she found that children with parents who were most absorbed
in their devices were more likely to act out in an effort to get their parents’ attention.
In addition to concerns over building strong relationships – or social and emotional
development – there is the added concern of building communication skills. Current
employers list communication skills as those most lacking in the newest workforce.
We have long known that the amount of verbal communication a child receives in the
first 36 months of life has a direct bearing on his literacy-readiness /school readiness
and cognitive development. In fact, the three-year-old child of “professional parents”
is more likely to hear as much as 30 million more words than the three-year-old of low
income parents. This dramatic difference is a primary contributor to a child’s language
and literacy skills that shapes academic success throughout school. Through a decrease
in parent-child communication, early research is showing skill decline in language
competencies.
At the Louisiana Children’s Museum we have seen a noticeable change in the quantity
and quality of interactivity between parents and children. While we hope to be not only
a place for the optimal engagement in important developing years of childhood, as well
as a locale for a well-needed respite from the demands of parenting young children,
we understand that the decrease in time and attention can have an impact on a child’s
healthy development. Therefore, we invite you – and encourage you – to put down your
phone and watch the magic of childhood grow before your very eyes!
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early childhood development
Safety Both at Home and in the Water
Are Key in Summer
by Valerie A. Wajda-Johnston, Ph.D.
Museum Consulting Psychologist
O
ne of the most basic and important things that parents and caregivers can do for
children is make them feel safe. Consistent rules and routines achieve this along with
being prepared for possible problems. By modeling preparation and problem solving
for children, caregivers pass on these life skills and attitudes which help them grow
resilient. Water safety and safety in the home are two key areas that need attention as the
summer season gets underway.
New Orleans is surrounded by water, yet many children do not learn how to swim.
Children can begin swimming lessons as early as infancy and it is never too late to
learn. Swim lessons are available at New Orleans Recreation Department pools, as well
as privately around town. In addition to knowing how to swim, adherence to safety
precautions such as the use of life preservers when on boats and the installation of
fences around pools can prevent tragedy. For parents, it is important to remember
that toddlers’ bodies are top heavy which combined with an unsteady gate makes
them prone to tipping over into pools when they reach down to touch the water. It is
important for toddlers and young children to always be supervised around any
body of water, even wading pools.
Home emergencies can be prevented by reviewing emergency procedures with your
children to help them know what to do in case of fire or injury. It is important for adults
and children to know how to exit a building in case of fire. Holding a fire drill in your
home gives children a sense of control. If you do not have smoke detectors in your
home, the New Orleans Fire Department will install them free of charge. Information is
available on the www.nola.gov website. Making sure that children know how and when
to call 911 is important, especially when the emergency includes an injury. Local Red
Cross centers offer first aid and CPR classes.
Planning for emergencies is easier when
it is broken down into smaller parts: what
do we need to know, where do we need
to go, what is each person’s job and
what not to do. Helping children to think
through the smaller pieces teaches problem
solving skills. Including them in emergency
planning is not meant to scare children, but
is instead useful to have them think through
scenarios. As always, involve your child on a
developmentally appropriate level.
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July
Sat. 7/12
Fun for all ages
French Heritage Festival
Join us on Saturday, July 12th from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to celebrate
the French heritage and spirit of New Orleans through food, art,
culture, and fashion! Sample croissants and cheese while relaxing
at our Kids’ Café French Bistro, embrace your inner artist through
impressionist painting, and walk the runway during our Parisian
Fashion Show! Join Robert Desmarais of the Alliance Française de
la Nouvelle Orléans for an interactive story-telling and craft based
on the familiar tale, “Le Petit Chaperon Rouge.”
Science Activities
Tues. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Patriotic Density: Learn about density using the colors of America - red,
white, and blue
7/8 and 7/10 Parisian Parachutes: Learn about the famous French inventor of the
parachute before designing and testing a parachute of your own
7/15 and 7/17 Fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa: Brainstorm ways to keep the Leaning Tower
of Pisa from falling over and learn about the scientific concepts that keep it
standing
7/22 and 7/24 Rice and Chopstick Friction: See the magical effects of friction, using rice
and a pair of chopsticks
7/29 and 7/31 Salt Rangoli Designs: Mix together ingredients to create colored salt, while
learning about traditions from India
7/1 and 7/3
Art Trek
Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7/ 1 and 7/3-7/5
Honor Native American art by practicing the tradition of making dream
catchers
7/8 and 7/10-7/12
Tell your own story in the style of ancient cave paintings while studying
primitive art
7/15 and 7/17-7/19
Make your own painting while lying down, like Italian Renaissance
painter Michelangelo
7/22 and 7/24-7/26 Take part in creating a Chinese dragon puppet
7/29 and 7/31-8/2
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Learn a traditional art of India through shapes and detailed designs
inspired by henna art
July Calendar
Summer Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sun.: Noon-5:00 p.m.
Celebrating Exploration!
tues 2–sat 5
Story Time: John, Paul, George, and Ben by Lane Smith
fri 4
Museum closed for the Fourth of July
sat 5
Lil’ Lagniappe: 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Make a glow in the dark firework painting
tues 8-fri 11
tues 8-sat 12
sat 12
tues 15–sat 19
sat 19
tues 22–sat 26
sat 26
mon 28
tues 29–
sat 8/2
French Heritage Week: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Science
Activity
Tues. & Thurs.
11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Story Time: This is Paris by Miroslav Sasek
French Heritage Festival: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Story Time: Italy ABCs by Sharon Katz Cooper
Story Time
Tues. - Sat.
11:00 a.m.
& 1:00 p.m.
Lil’ Lagniappe: 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Pasta Play! Get creative using an Italian cooking staple, pasta.
Make a collage or jewelry or your own original creation using
different colors and shapes of pasta!
Story Time: Red is a Dragon by Roseanne Thong
Lil’ Lagniappe: 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Try your hand at Chinese character writing
Sensory Friendly Family Night: 5:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
A safe and enjoyable experience reserved for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Story Time: The Story of Little Babar by Helen Bannerman
Toddler Time
Tues. and Thurs. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
7/1 and 7/3
Hello America by Martha Day Zschock
Create a special American star sun catcher to hang in your window
7/8 and 7/10
Everybody Bonjours by Leslie Kimmelman
Make your very own Eiffel Tower collage
7/15 and 7/17 Brava, Stega Nona by Tomie de Paola
Use pasta in a whole new way to create a unique project
7/22 and 7/24 One is a Drummer by Roseanna Thong
Celebrate Chinese culture by making a dragon paint craft
7/29 and 7/31 Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
Create an Earth project that everyone can share
All events subject to change.
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Aug.
Sat. 8/9
Fun for all ages
Step Into School
Start off the new school year right! Join us on Saturday, August 9th
from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to get ready for a year of learning and
growing at school. Visit with local health, safety and educational
organizations ready to provide valuable resources for parents and
children. Participate in hands-on educational activities to help
make this year the best school year yet!
Science Activities
Tues. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
8/5 and 8/ 7
Dr. Seuss’s Oobleck: Create slimy Oobleck inspired by Dr. Seuss’s
Bartholomew and the Oobleck
8/12 and 8/14
In a Heartbeat Science: Learn about and see the importance of your
heart and how it helps your body from head to toe
8/19 and 8/21
How Old is Your Tree?: Examine parts of trees and discover how they
tell us their age
8/26 and 8/28
Build A Boat: Design a boat and see if it can float - just like Max’s from
Where The Wild Things Are
Art Trek
Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8/5 and 8/7–8/9
Use recycled materials to create truffula trees inspired by
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax
8/12 and 8/14–8/16 Using magazine scraps, make your own collage also inspired by local
artist Carl Crawford and beloved children’s author, Eric Carle
8/19 and 8/21-8/23 Explore author Shel Silverstein’s use of space in his black and white
cartoon style illustrations while learning about negative and positive
space in monotype print making
8/26 and 8/28-8/30 Each day a new author will inspire us to write our own books and
use a variety of techniques to illustrate them
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August Calendar
Celebrating Books!
sat 2
tues 5-sat 9
sat 9
Summer Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sun.: Noon-5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays beginning Monday, August 11
Standard Hours: Tues.-Sat.: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sun.: noon-4:30 p.m.
Lil’ Lagniappe: 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Make a Diya and learn about the Indian Festival of Lights,
“Diwali”
Story Time: There’s A Wocket in My Pocket by Dr. Seuss
Step Into School: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
tues 12-sat 16
Story Time: From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
sat 16
Lil’ Lagniappe: 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Create an Eric Carle inspired tube painting
tues 19-sat 23
sat 23
tues 26-sat 30
sat 30
Science
Activity
Tues. & Thurs.
Story Time: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
CHAIRish the Children
The Museum will close at noon
Story Time: Where The Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendeck
11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Story Time
Tues. - Sat.
11:00 a.m.
& 1:00 p.m.
Lil’ Lagniappe: 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Contribute to a LCM collaborative book!
Toddler Time
Tues. and Thurs. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
8/5 and 8/ 7
My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss
Use special paint sticks made of ice to create your own colors
8/12 and 8/14
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle
See what brown bear you can create in your very own collage
8/19 and 8/21
A Giraffe and A Half by Shel Silverstein
Use your hands and fingers to paint a giraffe of your own
8/26 and 8/28
Green by Laura Vaccaro
Go on a green scavenger hunt in First Adventures
All events subject to change.
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Sept.
Sat. 9/6
Fun for all ages
Healthy Harvest Festival
Head to the LCM hungry and ready to learn on Saturday,
September 6th from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. for our Healthy
Harvest Festival! Bring your whole family to join in a day filled
with fun, food education, and healthy local snacks. Celebrate
fresh foods harvested in Louisiana and learn how your family
can build quality time together cooking fresh, healthy meals.
Join in presentations and hands-on activities that focus on the
fall harvest, healthy eating and access to fresh foods locally.
Science Activities
Tues. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
9/2 and 9/4
Oozing Pumpkin Science: Get in the fall spirit with some ooey-gooey
pumpkin science
9/9 and 9/11
Sensory Sparkle Snow: Create fluffy, sparkly, sensory snow
9/16 and 9/18
Natural Herbal Play Dough: Make homemade play dough using fresh
herbs and other nature materials
9/23 and 9/25
Flower Dissection: Explore what the inside of a flower looks like and
learn about the importance of flowers
Art Trek
Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
9/2 and 9/4-9/6
Create fall inspired leaves using textured paint
9/9 and 9/11-9/13
Make your own wire sculpture exploring movement often seen by
winter trees
9/16 and 9/18-9/20 While thinking about the next spring season, create your own mixed
media piece in the style of artist Andy Warhol
9/23 and 9/25-9/27 Inspired by summer colors, paint in the style of Georgia O’Keefe and
see how different colors affect the way we feel
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Sept. Calendar
Standard Hours: Tues.-Sat.: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sun.: noon-4:30 p.m.
Celebrating Seasons
mon 1
tues 2-sat 6
sat 6
tues 9-sat 13
sat 13
tues 16-sat 20
sat 20
mon 22
tues 23-sat 27
sat 27
Museum is closed for Labor Day
Story Time: Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
Healthy Harvest Festival 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Story Time: Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft
Lil’ Lagniappe: 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Ice Sculpture Play
Story Time: And Then It’s Spring by Julia Fogliano
Lil’ Lagniappe 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Rainbow Rain Stick
Sensory Friendly Family Night: 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
A safe and enjoyable experience reserved for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Story Time: Summer Days and Nights by Wong Herbert Yee
Lil’ Lagniappe: 12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Seashell Clay Imprints
Science
Activity
Tues. & Thurs.
Story Time
Tues. - Sat.
11:00 a.m.
& 1:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Toddler Time
Tues. and Thurs. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
9/2 and 9/4
I Love Fall! by Allison Inches
Use nature objects to paint your own fall scenery
9/9 and 9/11
Winter Friends by Carol R. Sams and Jean Stoick
Join us for some winter wonderland sensory play
9/16 and 9/18
Planting Seeds by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Create a mosaic using all different types of seeds
9/23 and 9/25
Bear All Year by Harriet Ziefert
Play a matching season game in the First Adventures exhibit
All events subject to change.
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program spotlight
Sensory Friendly Family Nights
Sensory Friendly Family Nights provide safe and enjoyable
Museum experiences for children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
Held after hours (see times below), these events provide
children with Autism full access to exhibits and activities,
including an art activity facilitated by Registered Art
Therapist Katie Lacour and a music table hosted by music
teacher Sarah Ambrose. Representatives of Tulane Center
for Autism and Related Disorders (TCARD) are available on
site as a resource to parents to provide information on programs and organizations
that advocate for, and work with, children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Family Nights:
Monday, July 28................... Dog Days of Summer
5:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 22 .......Play Ball
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Family Nights are free of charge for children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and their families.
To learn more about the LCM’s Sensory Family Friendly Nights, call 523-1357.
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summer camp
LCM Summer Camp!
It’s not too late to register for summer camps at LCM! Each camp has a different theme
for a week filled with fun, safe and educational activities for 5 to 8 year olds. Our
location is especially convenient for parents who work downtown. All summer camps
are from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with curbside drop-off from 8:45 to 9:00 a.m. Before
Care is available from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. for an additional fee of $7.00 per child per day;
and After Care is available from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. for a fee of $12 per child per day.
Before and after childcare requires pre-registration and pre-payment. Camps are filled
on a first come/first serve basis with limited availability so don’t delay – register your
child today!
Swamp Things Camp (Ages 5-8)
Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11
$190.00 Members / $215 Non-members
Take an imaginary pirogue ride through the
majestic swamps of Louisiana. Discover creatures
large and small that inhabit our state’s wetlands.
Design your own swamp creature with feathers,
moss, shells and other natural materials. Concoct
an edible swamp creature treat!
Circles and Dots Camp (Ages 5-8)
Monday, July 28-Friday, Aug 1
$190.00 Members / $215 Non-members
Gather round for a week full of circles and dots!
Campers will use art, music, dance, nature, and
their senses to look at all of the circles and dots
around them in a whole new way!
Picture This Photography Camp With
Photographer Jeff Strout (Ages 7-10)
Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8
$190 Members/$215 Non Members
Focus on the basics of photography. Learn the
technical aspects of taking pictures, how to apply
the general rules of composition and the art of
photography.
For more information, contact LCM Educational Program Coordinator, Grace Connors at
[email protected] or 504-266-2412.
All memberships must be current in order to receive member discounts on summer camp prices.
To register, visit www.lcm.org under “Come Play – Camps.”
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events
Circus Magic Night
On Thursday, June 26, the LCM hosted Circus Magic Night.
Families enjoyed a delicious dinner compliments of Picadilly,
mingled with circus performers and made silly circus crafts
before taking to their seats for Ringling Bros. and Barnum and
Bailey’s Built to Amaze!
Special thanks to the families who attended Circus Magic
Night and to our generous dinner sponsor,
Picadilly. A portion of the proceeds
from Circus Magic Night benefit
the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s
educational programs and exhibits.
S AV E T H E DAT E
Fourth Annual
Festival of Trees
Beginning Saturday, November 29
Get into the spirit of the season and explore the Museum’s
whimsical display of trees decorated by local schools,
artists and community partners.
Mark your calendar and celebrate Festival of Trees
Family Fun Day, Saturday December 6 at the LCM.
The day will begin with a Patron Brunch followed by Fun
Day general admission featuring a special day of holiday
performances, activities, crafts and more.
Festival of Trees Family Fun Day
Celebrating Families & Grandparents
Saturday, December 6
Festival of Trees Patron Brunch - 10am – 12pm
Tickets: $20 per person
Festival of Trees Fun Day General Admission – 1pm – 4pm
Tickets: $12 per person for LCM Members; $15 per person for non-members
Advance reservations will be available at www.lcm.org beginning October 1, 2014. To learn more about
tree and event sponsorship opportunities, contact Kathleen Ledet at [email protected] or 504-266-2415.
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donor spotlight
Patrick F. Taylor Foundation
The Louisiana Children’s Museum thanks the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation
for its presenting sponsorship of the 2014 Children’s World’s Fair.
From the drums of South Africa inviting movement and dance – to
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef being populated by hand-made fish – to
the art and music drawing us into India’s pavilion – the 2014 Children’s
World’s Fair was a smashing success! Throughout the day the Louisiana Children’s
Museum was transformed into a cultural attraction unlike any in the state. We brought
together citizens proud of their global heritage, who transported visitors to another time
and place.
Thanks to the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation for making this magical day possible!
Stay tuned for information about the 2015 Children’s World’s Fair. Mark your calendar for
Saturday, March 28th, 2015!
CHAIRish the Children
The Louisiana Children’s Museum CHAIRishes
Capital One Bank for its commitment as the
2014 CHAIRish the Children Title Sponsor!
Give the Gift of Play and Learning
For 27 years, LCM has served as the state’s primary resource developed specifically
for young children and their families. Your generous support is critical in allowing us
to provide our visitors and those we serve in the community with quality learning
experiences that foster curiosity, ignite the imagination, encourage exploration and
promote lifelong learning.
Your tax-deductible gift—in any amount—will make the difference for children and
families in Louisiana. No donation is too small or too large! To make your gift today,
please contact Development Director Lisa Sibal at 504-266-2414 or visit www.lcm.org
and click on “Support Us.”
Yes! I support the LCM! Enclosed is my contribution in the amount of $ _______
Name
Address
Phone
Credit Card
City
State
Zip
Email
Exp. Date
Authorization Signature
Return this card with your tax-decuctable contribution to:
The Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Please make checks payable to the Louisiana Children’s Museum
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Join LCM today & save!
As a member your family will enjoy:
The Museum Store carries a wide variety of
items that reinforce our educational mission.
Every purchase supports the LCM’s programs
and exhibits and each toy is a valuable
learning tool for your child.
Doodle Quest is a brand new, unique
drawing game that develops visualspatial skills. Take an aquatic adventure by
completing each quest with
the power of your pen.
Players earn points for every
successful sketch that meets
targets and avoids obstacles.
Come stop by the store to
play with a demo!
Safari LTD Toobs contain
professionally sculpted
and hand-painted figurines
that nurture your child’s
imagination and make
play time a blast! There
are many styles of Toobs to choose from and
each contains accurate representations of
everything from rainforest animals to insects to
ocean creatures.
Klutz’s Guide to the Galaxy
invites your children to
explore the universe without
leaving the comfort of your
backyard! This galactic tool kit
contains everything you need
such as a night-sight flashlight, a build-ityourself telescope, star and moon maps, and
a mariner’s quadrant!
Museum Store Hours
Tues-Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 4:30 p.m.
For personal shopping assistance,
email [email protected] or call
504-266-2408.
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Birthday Blast
A fun party that includes
90-minute rental of a
festive party room, free
admission all day for
up to 20 kids/25 adults
and “Admit one child
free” party favor passes
and a gift for the guest
of honor. Available to
members for $195.
Birthday
Blow Out
Big Time Birthdays
A fun and convenient
party that includes
90-minute rental of
a festive party room,
free admission all day
for up to 20 kids/25
adults. Includes drinks,
personalized banner,
balloons, paper
products, “Admit one
child free” party favor
passes and a gift for the
guest of honor. Available
to members for $300.
Get exclusive use of the
Museum after closing for your
very own 2-hour party! Invite
up to 30 kids/35 adults to
enjoy creative guided activities.
Party themes include “Arty
Party”, “Night at the Museum”,
and “Celebrate the Scribble”.
Activities, pizza, drinks, paper
products, balloon bouquet
and ice cream sundaes are
included. Available to members
starting at $630 for 20 kids/25
adults.
Facility Rentals for After Hours Events
Sweet Sixteen? Prom party? Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Grandparent
Birthday? Cocktail party? Fundraiser? Rent an unforgettable venue
for your special occasion. Rates begin at $1,500. Nonprofit rates
available. Membership not required.
Call for more
information
about
birthday party
upgrades.
Baby Shower
Packages Are Here!
Experience the Baby Bash, a 2-hour rental
of the Times-Picayune Theatre and all-day
admission to the Museum for up to 30 guests,
starting at $380. Or celebrate with the Big
Baby Bash, a 2-hour private rental of the first
floor of the Museum for up to 50 guests,
plus amenities, starting at $480. Packages are
available on Sundays throughout the year.
.
Voted Best Place
to Have a Kid’s
Birthday Party!
For birthday reservations and upgrades
call 504-266-2418 or email [email protected].
For facility rentals call 504-266-2418.
Get all the party details at www.lcm.org
www.lcm.org | 504.523.1357
Mon. 9/1
Labor Day
Sat. 8/23
CHAIRish the Children
Museum closes at noon
Closed Days
Fri. 7/4
Fourth of July
Standard Hours:
Tues-Sat: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sun: noon-4:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays
(beginning Monday, August 11)
Summer Hours:
(through Sunday, August 10)
Mon-Sat: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sun: Noon – 5:00 p.m.
420 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 889
New Orleans, LA
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