History
The Knock Knock Children’s Museum is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a meeting place that welcomes families and children of all different origins and experiences so that they may engage with one another and learn through play. The structure has a total area of 26,000 square feet and is located on top of Knock Knock Hill in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a view of City-Brooks Community Park. Because of its convenient position on six acres of existing parks, it offers access to all of Baton Rouge and the nine parishes that are located in the surrounding region. Discover more.
The Knock Knock Children’s Museum is packed with hands-on, interactive displays dubbed “Learning Zones,” They are a lot of fun. Their Learning Zones are meant to provide teaching moments that will relate children’s experiences in their day-to-day lives to learning. These teachable moments are grounded on research and evidence-based methods targeting all aspects of development. The mission of Knock Knock is to promote the overall growth and development of children, with the specific objectives of improving early literacy skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and increasing early exposure to, as well as interest in, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) topics and professions.
Mission
The Knock Knock Children’s Museum serves as a community catalyst for active, fun learning activities that encourage and promote learning that continues throughout life.
Values
Inclusive
They are committed to welcoming everyone by ensuring that every facet of their museum is current and easily accessible.
Additionally, they acknowledge the wide range of cultural backgrounds that all children and the adults who join them to play and learn come from. Specifically, they pledge to take action to combat systematic racism inside their organization, among their partners, and among the people, they serve and with whom they collaborate.
Relationships
They acknowledge that responsive interactions are essential for people of all ages, including children and adults, to reach their best potential within relationships founded on trust and respect.
Knowledge of children
They make all their decisions with the children’s best interests in mind. Knowledge of children’s growth and learning, children as people, and the social and cultural setting they live in serve as the foundation for their decision-making.
Playfulness
They acknowledge that play with a specific objective and that it is constructive is a vital vehicle for learning at all ages. When it comes to children’s capacity to pick up new skills via play, the most important factors are their interactions with their peers, helpful adults, and surroundings.
Learning
They consider play to be fundamental, interconnected, and the basis for all areas of learning, including literacy, numeracy, science, mathematics, engineering, technology, social studies,
the arts and all aspects of early development, including social and emotional, physical, cognitive, language, and learning.
Excellence
They work hard to achieve quality by devoting our knowledge, skill, creativity, and integrity to the process. Their ultimate goal is to achieve excellence in all they do.
Collaboration
They are committed to collaborating with other people, groups, and institutions that understand the significance of making early childhood education a priority for the future of their community to achieve this goal.
Stewardship
They make it a priority to act in a manner that is both ethical and responsible while managing the economic, cultural, and natural resources of their community.
Visitor Experience
They want to be known as a clean, safe, and friendly location so that people will want to come here.
Continuous Improvement
They are an organization constantly developing, making changes, and becoming better based on data analysis.
Innovation and Creativity
They will foster originality and creativity and look at setbacks as opportunities for personal development.
Continuing Education
they are dedicated to providing families, educators, caregivers, members of the community, and their employees with the opportunity to participate in learning activities informed by research.
FAQ’s
Where is the museum located?
The Knock Knock Children’s Museum may be found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the City-Brooks Community Park, near the intersection of I-10 and Dalrymple Drive. On Dalrymple Drive, look for the large sign that says “Knock Knock”!
Is food available? Can they bring food?
The museum encourages guests to bring their food and drinks, which they are welcome to consume in the lobby or the garden of the building. Except for bottled water, consuming food and drinks in the exhibit area is not permitted at any time.
What is your photography policy?
The Knock Knock Children’s Museum uses photography and filmmaking with the dual objectives of publicizing its organization and educating visitors. When you enter the museum or buy a ticket for admission or a program, you give Knock Knock Children’s Museum permission to use any pictures, images, or videos it deems acceptable without payment, inspection, or review. This agreement is considered given when you enter the museum.
You are welcome to snap pictures and write about your experience here. When you upload images on social media, please include the hashtag #KnockKnockCM so they may also see them. They enjoy seeing photos taken by visitors and sometimes share them (with their permission) on their accounts. Please be cautious and mindful of other guests’ privacy while taking photographs of more than just your group.
Can my kid be left at the museum?
A parent or other adult must always remain with a kid while at the museum. The minimum age requirement for a guardian is 18 years old.
What is unique about a children’s museum?
Exhibits, educational activities, and special events are all offered in children’s museums to motivate and facilitate informal learning via play. Knock Knock contains interactive Learning Zones (exhibits) that are meant to be “hands-on,” in contrast to the “see but don’t touch” philosophy that is common in conventional museums. They guarantee to keep your youngster occupied throughout the day.
What is a Learning Zone?
Knock Knock’s Learning Zones (exhibits) are informal, interactive learning spaces that give “teachable moments” that combine children’s everyday experiences with hands-on learning via play. These “teachable moments” are provided in Knock’s Learning Zones (exhibits).
I’m thinking about volunteering at Knock Knock. How can I assist?
Knock Volunteers are the lifeblood of Knock and an essential component of their educational infrastructure and day-to-day business activities. They are always looking for people with a wide variety of skills to fill important volunteer jobs inside the museum and in community outreach activities.
For more details, visit their website or call (225) 388-3090. Learn more.