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Why Support Us?
You can help open doors for children.
Thanks to our generous supporters, Knock Knock Children’s Museum is able to expose each young visitor to a world of possibility and opportunity and ignite a spark in them that can help them grow up to make our world a better place.
As an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, nearly one-half of our operating budget comes from community support and philanthropic donations from individuals like you. Every dollar you donate goes directly toward shaping the minds of the children who visit!
We Need Your Support
Our donors are generous individuals, community groups, foundations, businesses, and corporations who are passionate about the transformational power of play for young children!
Make a Donation
Give a one-time or recurring gift to Knock Knock Children’s Museum online today!
Contact & Tax Info
Mail:
Knock Knock Children’s Musem
1900 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Email: development@knockknockmuseum.org
Phone: 225-388-3090
You can donate via PayPal here.
Tax ID Number: 73-1701786
We are a tax-exempt, charitable institution listed in the Federal Internal Revenue Service Publication #78, “Cumulative List of Organizations,” revised IRS Code 501(c)(3).
PayPal
Click the link below to donate directly to Knock Knock’s PayPal account.
Access for All Fund
Knock down barriers to accessing the museum for children with disabilities and special needs or those growing up in under-resourced environments. Donate to our Access for All initiatives including Play 4 All events, reduced-price admission for families who qualify, and sponsored field trips.
Tribute Gifts
Honor or pay tribute to someone special with a gift to Knock Knock Children’s Museum. A great way to celebrate a birthday, the birth of a new baby, recognize a special person or memorialize a deceased friend or loved one.
MAKE LEGENDS COME TO LIFE
The Stars Are Aligning at Storybook Soiree!
Knock Knock Children’s Museum annual Storybook Soireé: A Grown-Up Gala, presented by RoyOMartin, takes place on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Save the date and learn more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, tickets, silent and live auction, and more!
There Are So Many Ways to Help Us Play!
Scientific Evidence About the Value of Play
80% of a child’s brain development occurs within the first 1,000 days of life and 90% of brain growth happens before kindergarten, so catching children early is critical.
Providing quality opportunities to learn through play in a safe and inclusive environment like Knock Knock prepares children for success in school and in life. It exposes children to a world of possibility and gives them the opportunity to explore and experiment with the world and practice living in it. It also fosters a more inclusive and vibrant community that values every member of our community and the visitors to our city.
We Need Your Help
The Power of Play
Knock Knock provides the greater Baton Rouge community and beyond powerful resources for children to learn through play. We need your help to make it happen to continue to be a community spark for playful learning.
Why do our visitors love Knock Knock?
Mission Moment
“Knock Knock is such a special place to my family. There’s so much to do through the power of learning through play.
The kids don’t realize that they’re learning as they’re playing but you really step back and look at the impact that this museum has and on the future of this country and it’s absolutely remarkable.
There’s no other place that we would rather be to celebrate a birthday “
Stephen Miller, Knock Knock Children’s Museum Member, husband and father of two.
The Research Behind Play
We know the impact of Knock Knock’s efforts extends far beyond the museum’s walls.
Knock Knock Children’s Museum knows what researchers, like those in the American Academy of Pediatrics, have proven: Play builds the brain and the body.
Exploration to Play
Children learn by exploring their environments and building context from their experiences. Learning thrives when children are given control of their own actions to play.
Brain Power
Play has been shown to support brain structure and functioning, facilitating synapse connection and improving brain plasticity.
Mental Health
Play is critical to fostering safe, stable, and nurturing relationships, supporting developmental milestones, and mental health.
Social Skills
Play develops social skills such as listening to directions, paying attention, resolving conflict, and negotiating relationships.
Early Learning
Play supports early math skills such as spatial concepts.
Language Development
Play supports language development by allowing children to practice language skills and build their vocabulary.
Physical Development
Play builds motor control to master fine and gross motor skills and lays the foundation for regular physical activity.
Supports Executive Function
Play builds skills such as intrinsic motivation and executive functioning, including growing working memory, flexible thinking, and self-regulation, skills that are foundational for school readiness and academic success.
Foundation for Success
Children use these skills to learn, solve problems, follow directions, and pay attention.