New Orleans
Storyland
“Fairy tales and fantasy come to life before your eyes in City Park’s Storyland. Climb aboard Captain Hook’s pirate ship, follow Pinocchio into the mouth of a whale or scamper up Jack & Jill’s Hill! This charming theme playground is a child’s dream (come true!) filled with 20 larger-than-life storybook sculptures featuring classic fairytale characters.”
*No pets allowed inside Storyland
*No outside food or drink allowed
Season Passes
Passholders enjoy unlimited access to Storyland as well as Carousel Gardens Amusement Park for the duration of the season (March-November)
- $85 season pass per person
- $265 family of four ($66 per additional person)
To purchase, click here.
Admission: $6/person
Free admission for kids 36” tall and under and Friends of City Park members
Paid admission to Storyland includes admission to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park (during Amusement Park operating hours).
Purchase ride tickets at the ticket booth inside Carousel Gardens.
Hours: Wed-Sun, 10am-4:30pm
(last entry at 4pm)
Address: 5 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: (504) 483-9402
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Louisiana Children’s Museum
“After more than 30 years on Julia Street in downtown New Orleans, we’ve taken it outside to City Park. The Louisiana Children’s Museum’s Early Learning Village park campus was meticulously designed to be a social, cultural and learning resource for children and families. Indoors and out, there are tons of hands-on ways to learn literacy, health and wellness, arts and culture, environmental education, and STEM.”
-8.5 Acres of Indoor and Outdoor Space
-56,000 Square Foot, LEED Gold certified Building
-Architects: Mithūn (lead) and Waggonner & Ball (local)
-Total Project Cost: $47.5M
-Anticipated Annual Visitation: 225,000+
-Exhibit Design: Gyroscope, Inc
Ages: little kids
Admission: Adults & Children (12 months+) $ 16.00 + sales tax
Seniors/Active Military (with valid ID) $ 13.00 + sales tax
Memberships available: Click here
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Special Holiday Hours:
Closed for Labor Day
Closed for maintenance September 6th-13th
Address: City Park New Orleans, 15 Henry Thomas Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: 504-523-1357
photos courtesy of Kid-Friendly Mississippi
The Audubon Zoo
The Audubon Zoo is a New Orleans landmark and a living museum filled with some of the rarest and most beautiful creatures of nature. It is located in historic Uptown New Orleans and cares for animals from around the globe. The zoo features unique natural habitats such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle, showcasing the relationship between people and nature.
Ages: All ages
Admission/Cost:
Single Admission:
Adult (ages 13+): $35 (online) / $30 (at gate)
Youth (ages 2-12): $30 (online) / $25 (at gate)
Combo Tickets (for visiting multiple Audubon Nature Institute attractions):
Two-Attraction Combo: $50 (Adult) / $45 (Youth)
Three-Attraction Combo: $60 (Adult) / $55 (Youth)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Address: 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
Phone: +1 504-861-2537
photo courtesy of The Audubon Zoo
Audubon Insectarium
The Audubon Insectarium is an entomology museum located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's part of the Audubon Nature Institute, alongside the Audubon Zoo. The Insectarium allows visitors to explore the fascinating world of insects through interactive exhibits and educational programs.
Ages: All ages
Admission/Cost:
Admission fees are the same as the Audubon Zoo:
Single Admission:
Adult (ages 13+): $35 (online) / $30 (at gate)
Youth (ages 2-12): $30 (online) / $25 (at gate)
Combo Tickets (for visiting multiple Audubon Nature Institute attractions):
Two-Attraction Combo: $50 (Adult) / $45 (Youth)
Three-Attraction Combo: $60 (Adult) / $55 (Youth)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Address: 423 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
Phone: +1 504-861-2429
photo courtesy of Audubon Insectarium
New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)
The New Orleans Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line. The museum was founded in 1911 as the Delgado Museum of Art, and was renamed in 1968. NOMA has a collection of over 40,000 objects, including works of art from around the world. The museum's collection is particularly strong in French and American art, as well as African and Asian art.
Admission:
Adults: $10
Seniors and Students: $8
Children under 12: Free
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-5pm
First Friday of the month: 5pm-9pm
Closed Mondays
Address: 1 Collins Diboll Cir., City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: (504) 658-4100
Website: www.noma.org
photo courtesy of Infrogmation of New Orleans