The Louisiana Children's Museum

Yesterday we took the boys to the Children's Museum in New Orleans. It was a rainy day, so we figured the aquarium and insectarium would be packed so we went with the museum instead. And it was an excellent choice! We practically had the place to ourselves and the boys loved it! It's kind of similar to Imagination Station, but it's not quite so science oriented, more learning through play oriented. Most of their exhibits were unique to New Orleans, so it was pretty cool.

Here the boys are playing with a motion screen. Nick is in the lower right corner, sitting in the stroller.

Ben checking out the kaleidoscope

Playing in the 'Safety' area with Aunt Sarah

Making a giant bubble around themselves

An alligator pull (the angle of the gators was different, so you learned which one was easier to pull)

A shadow wall

Ben driving the cargo ship

The museum had a whole area dedicated to the Mississippi River, including a river boat, barge and push boat, cargo ship and cruise ship. It was pretty cool!

There was a working crane to move 'freight' from the cargo ship to the semi truck

There was a baby play area that was perfect for Nick.

And perfect for Aunt Sarah to take a little rest...

Nick working hard in the barge

There was even a street car!