NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) will host a press conference on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 11 a.m. to unveil transformative new programming and a major exhibit thanks to a $2.5M gift from Lilly Endowment Inc. The milestone announcement will set forth a new chapter in the Museum’s growth.
The event will take place at the Louisiana Children’s Museum, City Park New Orleans, at 15 Henry Thomas Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124.
In attendance will be Tifferney White, CEO, LCM; Amanda Shackelford, executive director, Louisiana Youth for Excellence, Office of the Governor; Diane Hollis, regional representative Office of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser; Joe Giarrusso, New Orleans City Council, District A; Michael Hecht, president and CEO, GNO, Inc.; Walt Leger, president and CEO, New Orleans & Company; Michael H. Schmidt, board president, LCM; Elected officials
Since 1986, LCM has been the local leader in children’s education, empowering New Orleans’ young people to learn through exploration and discovery. This endowment, the largest non-capital gift in LCM’s history, will expand the Museum’s role in uplifting a new generation of learners as the institution approaches its 40th anniversary.
About Louisiana Children’s Museum: Louisiana Children’s Museum has long been known for its work in the community through innovative outreach and nationally recognized programs that support children and advance the museum’s mission to contribute to the region’s future prosperity by engaging children’s potential and making that potential visible. Through play, shared explorations, and in dialogue with adults, LCM connects children to each other, their caregivers, their environments, and the community. Keep up with Louisiana Children’s Museum and future announcements at lcm.org and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Lilly Endowment Inc.: Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based, private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly and his sons, Eli and J.K. Jr., through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. Although gifts of stock remain the financial bedrock of the Endowment, the Endowment is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. The Endowment supports the causes of community.
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