Enjoy a unique and inspiring experience at Port Wonder, a family-friendly and fun destination conveniently located just off of I-10 on the lakefront in Lake Charles, Louisiana! Newly-opened Port Wonder offers exciting entertainment and education for children of all ages. Port Wonder’s iconic undulating roofline design reflects the winding waterways of Southwest Louisiana that culminate at Lake Charles. The unique, 32,000-square-foot complex is home to the new Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Nature & Science Center.

The Children’s Museum and Nature & Science Center occupy separate wings on either side of this shared, multifaceted space, featuring multiple exhibits. Distinct galleries focus on nature, health, tech and city. Learn about the Louisiana coastline, waterways, marshes, fisheries, and barrier islands. See some of the largest aquariums between Houston and Baton Rouge with native species from the freshwater bayous to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico! Port Wonder also features outdoor play areas, a covered fishing pier and walking trails that connect to the Cypress Alligator Pond and the Lakefront Boardwalk Promenade. And there’s so much more!