40 Years of Impact. 180,000 Children & Guests Annually. One Bright Future. In 2026, we celebrate four decades of learning made possible by you. From vital health resources inside our Museum to new programs for older youth, your 2025 support created a landmark year. Now, as we enter our 40th Anniversary, we invite you to empower the next generation. Give today to secure another 40 years of transformative impact.
Sharon Truxillo
struxillo@lcm.org
Phone: 225.939.2403
Purchase a Glass Bead
Personalizing a bead is a truly distinctive way to celebrate those you love while also contributing to an endowment to ensure LCM engages children in playful learning for generations to come. If you've already purchased a bead, you can find it on our Bead Key below.
Annual Operating Fund
Help LCM continue to offer educational programs to our community.
Tribute Gifts
Honor a friend or loved one with a gift to our Annual Operating Fund in their name.
Be Our Guest Fund
Provide underserved children in our community with the opportunity to experience the Museum.
Endowment Fund
Give a gift that keeps on giving well into the future.
Matching Gifts
Ask if your company offers gift matching to increase the size of your gift.
Stock Donations
Donate stock for possible tax deductions.
Legacy Gifts
Designate part of an individual estate as a future donation.
Events
When you attend a special LCM fundraising event, your presence is a present. Visit lcm.org/museum-events to learn more.
If you or your organization have a donation request for Louisiana Children’s Museum, please provide us your name, email and a brief description of the request for consideration, and a member of our staff will contact you to discuss.
Thank you for purchasing a handmade glass bead. Now you can locate your bead on our handy Bead Key. If you've not yet purchased a bead but would like to, please contact us via email at development@lcm.org.
Do you like helping kids discover their immense potential? Then you’d be an amazing volunteer!