The Helis Foundation is kicking off
free admission days for Louisiana residents, at the Louisiana Children's Museum (LCM) and other
cultural organizations in New Orleans. Beginning September 12, Louisiana
Children's Museum is offering free admission to families (on a time-entry
basis) every second Saturday of the month through the rest of 2020. Free weekly
admission is also available to the reopening Contemporary Arts Center of New
Orleans, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans Museum of Art
and New Orleans Botanical Garden, and The Helis Foundation Enrique
Alferez Sculpture Garden.
WHEN: Free admission days are September 12, October 10, November 14, and
December 12, on a time-entry basis. Tickets must be reserved in advance at lcm.org/events.
Times include 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 pm to 6 p.m at the Louisiana
Children's Museum.
WHERE: Louisiana Children's Museum, 15 Henry Thomas Drive in New Orleans City
Park. Admission is also limited in compliance with Phase 2 city/state guidelines
in Louisiana, in order to follow safety and health procedures.
Health Guidelines
In accordance with
Louisiana Children's Museum and Louisiana state health and safety guidelines, all
guests (adults and children age 8 or older) will be required to wear face masks.
Masks are also strongly recommended for children aged 3-7. Hand sanitizer will
be made available for guests before entry to the museum and throughout the
museum's exhibit galleries. Parents, caregivers, and guardians will be asked to
take the Centers for Disease Control's recommended social distancing precaution
by staying six feet away from others while playing throughout the museum.

Activities
During Saturday free
admission days, there will be fun activities and entertainment to participate
in. Families will be able to explore the Louisiana Children's Museum's indoor
exhibits and outdoor playscapes, amusing bubble play, playful tower and block
structures, twirling hula hoops, courtyard hopscotch, and so much more.
Local photographers at
Louisiana Children's Museum will also be available to take family photographs
in outdoor settings, with photo packages offered for purchase.
Acorn Café will be open for families to make food
purchases. Dine-in, outdoor seating, or to-go options are available for meals,
snacks, or sweet frozen treats. For adults, wine and beer is also available for
purchase. On September 12, Louisiana Children's Museum and Acorn Café will also
be celebrating one year at their location in New Orleans City Park.
About Louisiana Children's Museum
The Louisiana
Children's Museum has been known for its exceptional work throughout the
community, providing innovation outreach and nationally recognized programs. The
museum aids in supporting children and providing the advancement of the
museum's mission to embrace children engagement and the visibility of their
potential. LCM embraces playing, sharing explorations, and communication with
adults to engage children not only with one another, but also with adults, with
their surroundings, and with their own community. Although the Louisiana
Children's Museum is temporarily closed for daily visits, The Helis Foundation
provides free admission through LCM, starting September 12, on the second
Saturday of every month through the end of 2020.
About The Helis Foundation
According to thehelisfoundation.org,
The Helis Foundation aims to advance community access to arts within New
Orleans, while supporting New Orleans's community. The Helis Foundation and
Louisiana Children's Museum have also collaborated with educational
organization Kingsley House to help provide admission to surrounding families and
communities in New Orleans. The Helis Foundation is a private foundation
located in Louisiana that was founded and funded by the William Helis Family.