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Welcome!
The NEW Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana at Port Wonder offers four brand new gallery experiences for visitors of all ages to explore! Each gallery features some of our beloved exhibits reimagined and brand-new concepts as well! We 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 offers a new Nature and Science Center includes freshwater and saltwater aquariums with interactives. It is the first of its kind for the state and a must-see experience.
NOW OPEN
The Children's Museum is open:
Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
The LDWF Nature and Science Center is open:
Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission prices for Port Wonder are as follows:
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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
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.
THANK YOU to St. Nicholas Center for Children and
Families for Inclusion for sponsoring two years of certification with KultureCity!
This sponsorship means that we can continue our mission of ensuring that the Children's Museum and the Nature and Science Center at Port Wonder are safe and comfortable spaces for ALL visitors to learn and make memories.
According to Kulture City's website, 1 in 4 individuals has sensory processing needs. Having a Kulture City certification means that all of our employees and board of directors are trained on how to appropriately serve our friends with sensory needs.
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 are raising funds to help this dream become a reality with a goal of reaching $800,000 by September 2026! 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 allyson@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.
Here Comes the Sun…Help Us Grow!
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 helps us deliver 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."
Thank You to Our Partners!
