Places of Greater Baton Rouge KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Years in Business: 8 Years Executive Director: Christina Melton
K nock Knock Children’s Museum is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit dedicated to providing an inclusive space where families and children of all backgrounds can learn and play. The 26,000-square-foot facility atop Knock Knock Hill, overlooking BREC’s City-Brooks Community Park, serves commu- nities across Louisiana’s Capital Region and beyond. The museum features 18 hands-on, interactive exhibits called “Learning Zones,” designed using research-based practices to support all areas of early childhood development. These zones create teachable moments that connect everyday experiences to learning, emphasizing early literacy (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and sparking interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) subjects and careers. Knock Knock serves children birth through age 8 and their families, providing high-quality experiences for all, including children in under-resourced environments or with physical or cognitive dis- abilities. The museum also works to close early learning gaps while supporting workforce and 21st-century skill development. Programs and Services include Learning Zones, nationally recognized programs and initiatives, camps, outreach, Baby Rhyme Time, Messy Masterpieces, field trips, Sensory-Friendly Play 4 All, PlayFit, and special events. Family-Centered Approach Children are at the center of every decision. Knock Knock prioritizes responsive, inclusive interactions that respect social, cultural, and individual diversity. Constructive, purposeful play drives learning across all areas—social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language— while fostering literacy, STEM, social studies, and arts. The museum partners with individ- uals and organizations who share its commit- ment to investing in young children for the future of the community. Looking Ahead Knock Knock is excited to expand opportunities for outdoor play, community education, and watershed awareness through the restored LSU Lakes and Big Back Yard, while strengthening partnerships that promote family health, well- ness, and continued community engagement.
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