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Frequently Asked Questions

Field Trips/Group Visits:

How far in advance do we need to reserve our group visit?
What is your chaperone requirement?
Can we bring more than one adult for every six students? Are there any restrictions?
How long is a group visit?
Is there a LCM staff member that conducts the visit?
Is there a place for us to eat lunch?
Can my child use our LCM family membership for a group visit?
Do you have a gift shop where our students can shop for souvenirs?
Do you have bus parking?
Where can chaperones park if they bring their own car?

How far in advance do we need to reserve our group visit?
Please call to reserve your group visit 4-6 weeks in advance. January - May becomes quite busy with spring visits, therefore please be sure to call in advance to secure your preferred date and time.

What is your chaperone requirement?
Chaperones are required to accompany children throughout the Museum at all times during the visit to encourage exploration and to be responsible for their safety and supervision. Please Note: One Chaperone (age 18+) is required for every six students.

Can we bring more than one adult for every six students? Are there any restrictions?
We prefer and encourage one adult chaperone (age 18+) for every four children. There are no restrictions regarding the maximum number of adults that can accompany your group. In fact, if you have one adult for every four children, you will receive a reduced chaperone rate of $2.50 per chaperone. This discount will be calculated at the time of your visit.

How long is a group visit?
A group visit is two-hours in length.

Is there a LCM staff member that conducts the visit?
Your students and chaperones are encouraged to explore the LCM at their own pace and discretion. Chaperones must stay with their assigned students at all times. We encourage teachers to visit prior to their scheduled group visit to plan and prepare lessons that utilize LCM exhibits to coincide with their classroom lessons.

Is there a place for us to eat lunch?
Unfortunately the LCM does not have a cafeteria to prepare lunches. However, our three birthday party rooms are available for $1 extra per person who will be eating lunch in the party rooms. To reserve your spot, please tell the reservationist upon scheduling that your group would like to eat lunch in the party rooms.

Can my child use our LCM family membership for a group visit?
LCM members may use their membership for group admission for the attending member student and his/her parent(s) only. Member benefits can not be extended to additional visitors entering with the group. The lead teacher for the group must present a photocopy of the members’ valid card and picture identification at the time of payment for the overall group. Teachers may decide not to offer the option of using membership cards for group admission. Your teacher will collect the field trip fee from all students who will attend.

Do you have a gift shop where our students can shop for souvenirs?
Yes. Students may shop in the Museum Store when accompanied by their chaperone for fun souvenirs! A special wall of “cheap thrills” features items priced from $.50 to $3.00 especially for young visitors with limited spending money.

Do you have bus parking?
Yes. Bus parking is available on Constance Street in clearly marked bus parking zones. Busses should park in the bus parking zone before unloading. In compliance with a New Orleans city ordinance, charter busses may not leave their motors running while parked.

Where can chaperones park if they drive their own car?
Visitors may park at street meters or in nearby parking lots. If parking in a nearby lot, the parking fee may range in price from $5-$6.