Admission is $14 per person for ages 1 and up; children under 1 are free. Located inside City Park, this museum is beautifully designed with both indoor exhibits and an outdoor garden play area. The outdoor section has shaded spots but gets hot in summer, so plan to arrive early morning. Strollers are easy to navigate throughout; the indoor exhibits are air-conditioned and well laid out for toddlers through early elementary kids. Weekends get crowded by 11am — aim for a 9am arrival and pair it with a walk around City Park for a full half-day outing.

Address: 15 Henry Thomas Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124

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Cost: Paid $$