*Each membership must list at least one child and one adult.
**Membership does NOT include the LDWF Nature and Science Center.
***Memberships with ACM Reciprocal Network benefit entitle cardholders to a 50% discount on general admission for up to six (6) people at any museum participating in the ACM Reciprocal Network. The cardholder must be present and is included in the count of six.
Memberships can be purchased in three easy ways:
o Visit our website at swlakids.org (Click Here to Purchase a Membership button above).
o Call us at 337-426-1559
o Ask us at the front desk during your next visit
No! We are adding and renaming levels, but the old ones still exist. If you had a "Family Membership," it is now the "Family of 6" membership level. If you had a "Grandparent Membership," it is now the "Family of 12" membership level. If you have questions about your membership, please call us at 337-426-1559. We are happy to help!
Yes! Children’s Museum memberships make a great gift! Give the gift of play for everyday.
No, all memberships are for the Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana at Port Wonder only. The Nature and Science Center does not offer memberships at this time.
We know every family is different! All membership levels require at least one named adult and one named child per level. You may name anyone on the membership you will visit with, but you may not transfer names mid-term. Additional adults and children may also be added for $45 each.
Absolutely! When you visit the Children’s Museum and purchase general admission tickets, you can apply your ticket costs toward a membership at any time on the day of your visit. The number and type of applicable tickets varies with the membership level you purchase. Present your receipt from your admission to the museum that day at the front desk.
No, we turned off the auto-renew function so our members can ensure they are getting the best value every year. We will send out reminders for renewal starting the month prior to your membership's expiration date.
You will receive an email from the Children’s Museum via our Doubleknot software. If you cannot find your email, call us at 337-426-1559, and we can re-send it.
As a family of 4 member level or higher, you may visit other ACM (Association of Children’s Museums) museums participating in their reciprocal network. The ACM Reciprocal Network offers 50% off admission for up to six (6) people to participating museums. The cardholder must be present for discounted admission.
1011 N. Lakeshore Drive,
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Children’s Museum
Monday-Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
12 - 1 PM: MEMBERS ONLY
1 - 4 PM: GENERAL ADMISSION
The LDWF Nature and Science
Tuesday-Saturday
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(The Nature and Science
Center observes all state and federal holiday closures.)
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