We were visiting Baton Rouge over the holidays and this was recommended to us for our 6 year old…read more It was AMAZING!! We had a blast from the moment we walked into this two story museum of fun! We especially enjoyed the dance room, the arts room, the vet office, and the grocery store. So many fun opportunities for learning and only $15 per person - a great way to spend hours for very little money. Also appreciate that they don't let in adults who are not accompanying children - a nice safety check! Everything was clean, fresh, and the staff were all so friendly! Definitely recommend to anyone w young children!

This is quite easily the best children's museum that I have ever been to, hands-down. There are so…read moremany different areas for kids to explore. There are activities on the first and second floor. There are things to do and see and get dirty and get all hands on, both inside and outside. The staff are so friendly. The ones who are working in certain hands on areas are very good about maintaining clean working environments not just for themselves, but for the children as well. You have everything from stem learning areas to the artist garden, and the pelican pottery area. There is an area where kids learn about bubbles and the Girl Scouts had an event today where they were learning about the solar system. There is just so much for kids to see and do here. Admission is $15 but I can tell you, it is worth absolutely every penny. If I lived any closer, I would easily pay the $100 for the membership. That would be entirely worth it. There is this one structure that looks like a bunch of piled up both open and closed books. It is actually a climbing structure for the kids. It extends from the base floor all the way up to the second floor, which is the main level. It is quite a sight to see your child hook their head up from the structure up and over the guard rails on the second floor. The kids here were so friendly. They were very friendly and no one was pushy. The parents are also allowed to climb on the structure. That was pretty cool. I don't know about you, but I don't trust my knees. I would rather not slide or fall off anything that I really shouldn't have had any business climbing up all over on anyway. We met some really great people here. We had such an amazing & lovely time here!

Very nice facility. It was very clean. It's a new facility opened in 2025, I believe. Now called…read morePort Wonder. We spent maybe a little over a hour here. Price was a little high, which was suspected. But it was something to do in the air condition that our kids enjoyed. Our kids are a little older so the back area is all pretend play stations and so we didn't spend long in that area. We also walked outside went to pier and looked at water.

I was visiting Lake Charles and needed something to do with my 10-year-old. I wasn't sure if he'd…read morebe too old for it, but we went anyway and I'm glad we did. The Children's Museum is bright, colorful, and actually interactive in a way that keeps kids engaged. His favorite was the water feature. He easily spent 30 minutes there. There are some nice learning elements like ecosystems and the human body. The pretend play area felt a little young for him, but by then he'd already gotten his time in. I went on a Monday and the science center side was closed, which was a little disappointing. If you want to see both, I'd avoid Mondays. It's a little pricey. About $16 just for him, plus adults. But we stayed over two hours and he had a good time, so it felt worth it. Friendly staff and a cute gift shop on the way out. Overall, solid option if you're looking for something different to do with your kid.

Definitely a very nice children's museum, with a bunch of really wonderful exhibits for kids of all…read moreages. The staff was super nice as well. Our kids really loved the grocery store and dinosaur play place. Only 4 stars as it's relatively small but still the same price as much larger children's museums in other cities.

This is a rest place for kids! We come here maybe 2-5 times a year only bc it's somewhat far from…read morewhere we live. The kids always have a good time when they're here. They keep the place up great! I have a 7 year old and a 4 year old and it keeps them busy for a good while. Their favorite is everyone's favorite, the bubble factory!

not at lot for a 2 year old. good activities for a group of older kids to see. not a lot of hands…read moreon. little kids need to touch things. 1 year old and up pay same price as adult. that is ridiculous.

The children's museum is cozy and kids had a blast! They especially loved the restaurant and the…read moregreat food options they were able to serve. I totally recommend this place.

Located on Le Vieux Village property, this museum outlines the children who were brought down from…read moreNew York as there were so many who were born to unwed mothers, parents who could not afford to keep their children for one reason or another and they were getting crowded at the asylums. The sisters at the Catholic Church set up homes for the children, not as an adoption officially, but with homes that would treat them as their own and then checked in annually to ensure they were being treated properly, which for the late 1800s and early 1900s is an amazing thing. No pictures are allowed to be taken inside due to the privacy of the families and the stigma of taking in orphans at that time. The lady working was full of information and gave a lot of information about the children involved and what happened as they grew up. This is only one city of many that children were brought to. To see the clothing and hear the stories was just amazing. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area.

This tiny museum is wonderful! It is a small 1 room building located on the "Welcome Center"…read moregrounds in town. Total time inside takes about 30 minutes and they charge a small fee. Inside they feature artifacts and photos of the children who rode the "Orphan Train".These children left the New York City Foundling Hospital to rural Louisiana between the years 1873 and 1929. At the train station people who wanted kids would show up and take one or two home. I found their stories fascinating. NY City Irish and Italian street kids arriving in Southwest Louisiana to Cajun families that often only spoke French. Some stories turned out well, with wonderful families and like life itself some stories not so much. The docents who work there are very sweet, informative and passionate about the museum. They do not have a gift shop but they do have a few items for sale like coffee cups and paper back books.They also have genealogical resources for researchers on the subject or family members looking to complete family trees. An interesting part of Louisiana history, when I talked to locals, almost everyone knew of or had a family member that was a train rider. I would definitely recommend this museum to locals and tourists to the area.

Amazing spot. Friendly employees. The planetarium show was very cute. Everything was well organized…read moreand very informative. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. Even if your just driving by the area. Stop in and stretch your legs.

Enjoyed our visit. Really liked the planetarium show about the accidental astronauts. It…read moreincorporated animation with facts about the moon and the sun. Even our 16 month old seemed to like it. Exhibits were a little advanced for the 2.5 year old, but still still had a great time.

It was a great stop kids love it but adults would like it too. They got great art and amazing…read moreplanetarium definitely try it out. The first Sundays free each month.

Visited the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and... it was fine…read more There are some interesting elements, but I didn't leave feeling particularly impressed. A lot of the exhibits seem geared more toward kids, so depending on what you're looking for, it may not fully hit the mark. That said, it's still a decent stop if you're in the area - just don't go in expecting a super in-depth or highly engaging museum experience. Overall, not bad, but not something I'd go out of my way for.

we were @ the welcome center 07.04.2025. sharon was informative about what to expect and helped us…read morenavigate the roads so that we had a smooth drive.

Starting point for the nature trail. Inside you will find restrooms, a small gift shop ,…read moremaps/brochures, exhibits & displays as well as helpful staff. It's a must stop if you are doing the trail or if you just need a quick bathroom break off the interstate. Will was working behind the desk during our stop and was extremely enthusiastic about the trail and culture of the area and was very helpful in providing info. I was very entertained by the interactive displays;) My favorite was the music station ....yes I was a big kid "playing" the instruments but I enjoyed every minute. It's an exhibit with different musical instruments with a choice of Zydeco or Cajun music . Once you choose which genre you want to hear, background music starts playing. It's up to you to bring the song to life by "playing" the different instruments: mandolin, washboard, accordion etc. Kids or adults, it's fun ;) Here you can also smell popular Cajun spices , peek inside a pelican's mouth, hear how common Cajun words and phrases are pronounced , take home a recipe and even try on clothes for a photo opp. Several exhibits also cover the wildlife and plants you will likely see on the trail. Everything is very well done! Definitely worth a stop.

I was not expecting the size of this place but I was really impressed. I really enjoy learning the…read moremindset of people and this did not disappoint. I really felt like taking a step back in history to see what life was like for when the Acadians first landed in Louisiana. It was obvious that the volunteers enjoy what they are doing and it comes across in their passion.

I admit, I've seen an abundance of these recreated villages, all across the US. Growing up, my…read moreparents were fond of them, so they've been a part of most vacations, and many of them tend to blend into one another. Vermilionville, however, stood out as one of the best, and is a memory I'll hang onto for a while. The attendants in period garb were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer our questions. The woman with her spinning wheel even gave us a demonstration. She had taught herself to spin whilst working there and explained the excessive amount of hours it took to finish even one sweater. She also made it possible for me to try the bread pudding I'd been eyeing on the restaurant menu; she warned me they were closing in just 15 minutes so we rushed over and put our order in. Now, I'm not sure if their restaurant has its own yelp page so I'll just review it here. That pudding was the most delicious, most perfect bread pudding I've ever had, and I've tried quite a lot from some of the best places in NOLA. The top was crisply caramelized, and the center was a buttery custard infused with vanilla and cinnamon--an aromatic taste sensation. The server brought me two containers to go (an extra as I'd only asked for one!) and I was so excited to try it, I devoured the first one while wandering between the houses. There were some rather beautiful little homes, furnished with accurate historic decor, and I appreciated that we were able to look at things on our own, at our own pace, free from having to follow a guide. We visited on a day it was set to storm, but we were able to see most of the buildings before the sky opened up on us. We foolishly forgot to bring umbrellas of any kind, so we ended up darting between structures, and eventually taking refuge in the old church while the worst of the rain passed. It was atmospheric and memorable. We found some charming animals in a little barn--a donkey and two sheep and we said hello. There were even mushrooms, and among them we found a single chanterelle, so keep an eye out, fellow mushroom hunters! Lastly, you must leave adequate time to check out the gift shop. They have something for everyone, and much of it made by local artisans! I would recommend Vermilionville to anyone with an appreciation for southern history.

Camp Hardtner is a magical place. The weeks of my youth that were spent there were the most…read morepositive in my entire childhood. Now that I'm a parent, I drive ve my son to Camp Hardtner every summer, even though we live in MN. He loves it as much as I did. I can't recommend this camp highly enough!

I am older (almost too old), but I remember Camp Hardtner as a place of spirituality now, but as a…read moreplace of fun in my youth. They have a special way of incorporating God into swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, dancing and socialization that as a kid I didn't see overtly, but as an adult I realize how awesome that was. I attended camp from 8 years old through the age of 19 (the last year as a counselor). My son and daughter both attended Hardtner for over 10 years straight and are planning for their children to attend. I am still in touch with many campers I've met there (BTW, I'm 67 years old!) and have developed lifelong friendships that are amazing. I would give it 6 stars if they'd let me! How blessed I was and I am.