Our facility is currently closed, but the future looks BRIGHT!
Construction is almost finished!
Soon we will reopen our doors inside our new home at Port Wonder along the Lake Charles Lakefront on North Lakeshore Drive and Interstate 10.
The NEW Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana at Port Wonder will offer four brand new gallery experiences for visitors of all ages to explore! Each gallery will feature some of our beloved exhibits reimagined and brand-new concepts as well! We will continue to offer special year-round programs and activities, memberships, birthday parties, and of course field trips. Our goal is to create a place for the whole community to learn and have fun!
Next door or rather across our lobby, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is building a new Nature and Science Center that will include freshwater and saltwater aquariums with interactives. It is the first of its kind for the state and a must-see experience.
Here Comes the Sun…Help Us Grow!
Please help us fill our supply shelves and prepare our new home at Port Wonder. Here Comes the Sun is a vital campaign to support a galaxy of exciting programs, classes, camps, and workshops in the Children’s Museum’s beautiful new facility. Your generous participation will enable us to deliver an exciting, educational curriculum of programs that engage kids in fun, interactive, hands-on activities that connect real-life and play experiences.
You may make a donation by clicking "Donate Now."
Membership Information
The Children’s Museum is a great place to spend time with your family and enjoy a hands-on learning experience!
MEMBERS ENJOY
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Unlimited admission to the Children’s Museum side of Port Wonder for a full year
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Members are allowed to purchase one extra half-off ticket per visit
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Exclusive access to members-only hours and special events
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Special discounts and waivers on Birthday Parties, Camps and Makers Space Workshop fees
Membership Plans
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: $195 PER YEAR
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Two named adults and up to four named dependent children (age 18 and younger) from one household.
GRANDPARENT’S MEMBERSHIP: $210 PER YEAR
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Two named grandparents and 10 named immediate grandchildren.
ADD-ONS: You may add up to two named people to either membership plan for an extra $35 per person.
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All museum rules apply. Children’s Museum management has the right to void your membership if you or your guests cause any disturbance or do not follow the posted rules.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult 16 or older when visiting the museum.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PORT WONDER PROJECT PARTNERS
The Children's Museum Playground Exhibit
The Children’s Museum Playground Exhibit at Port Wonder will be a fully inclusive play experience for children of all abilities. This gives everyone an equal opportunity to actively learn, discover, and play alongside siblings, parents, and friends. Giving a child with disability whether that be a physical, a learning, or a mental disability the chance to feel included not only benefits the child, but it benefits the greater world around them.
Our project partners began fundraising efforts in July 2023 with a goal of reaching $800,000 by May 2025! Money raised will fund the playground equipment, padding, canopy shades, benches, and fencing necessary to ensure a safe environment for children to explore and enjoy an outdoor space created just for them. Please consider donating to this worthy endeavor so no child is left behind and everyone can play together while visiting the Children’s Museum at Port Wonder!
For more information, please email info@swlakids.org!
Our goal is to educate children through play and discovery while aiding in a child’s development and understanding of the world around them and encourage a lifelong passion for the arts and sciences. This includes exhibits, workshops, and other activities for the children's benefit.
We miss seeing you all and can't wait to share more details about our new facility. We will have more space to offer workshops, camps and programs that will allow children to explore, create and think about the world around them while learning new skill sets that will last them a lifetime. We will continue our mission and deliver year-round curriculum that engages kids in fun, interactive, hands-on activities that connect real-life and play experiences with learning!
“Spreading Sunshine”
We appreciate your patience and support as we work on our new location inside Port Wonder. We are "spreading sunshine" throughout Southwest Louisiana in the meantime. You never know what community event or venue we might pop up at next. Please continue to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Thank You to Our Annual Supporters!
The Children’s Museum is a 501 c(3) Non-Profit organization.
We provide hands on educational exhibits and programs to children and their families in a safe and stimulating atmosphere that promotes creativity, imagination and learning!
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