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Events for March

31st

Planetarium Shows

From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet

Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony, and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Events for April

1st

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Events for April

2nd

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Events for April

3rd

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Events for April

4th

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Events for April

5th

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Events for April

6th

Planetarium Shows

Family Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Events

Read and Create!

Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program!  Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. 

11:15 am
The Republic Finance Gallery
Events for April

7th

Events

April Free First Sunday

Sunday, April 7, 2024, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Join us on Sunday, April 7, from 1 PM - 5 PM for our next Free First Sunday, generously sponsored by Special Risk Insurance dba VFIS of Miss/Lou! Along with sponsoring free admission to the museum and unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium for April's Free First Sunday, Special Risk Insurance dba VFIS of Miss/Lou is also the sponsor of the Blue Star Museum program, which offers free admission year-round to veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families. This year's sponsorship is in memory of Eugene R. ‘Gene’ Witek, Fire Coordinator for Ascension...

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet

Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony, and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Events for April

8th

Events

Solar Eclipse Sidewalk Viewing

Join us for a Solar Eclipse Sidewalk Viewing on Monday, April 8, from 12 PM-3 PM in the Yazoo Plaza! The total solar eclipse taking place on April 8 will be Baton Rouge’s last chance to view a solar eclipse in the United States until August 23, 2044, with the solar eclipse peaking at an 87% eclipse of the sun at 1:48 PM. From 12 PM-3 PM in the Yazoo Plaza, the LASM planetarium team will provide downtown Baton Rouge viewers with a solar eclipse-filtered telescope, solar eclipse-filtered binoculars, and will have a limited supply of solar viewing glasses available...

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Yazoo Plaza
Events for April

9th

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Events for April

10th

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Events for April

11th

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The Mysterious World of the Pharaohs The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Events for April

12th

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Events

The Art of Claudia Hayden: Sight & Sound at LASM

Friday, April 12, 2024, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us on Friday, April 12, from 6 PM-8 PM for an Art After Hours Live Jazz Concert, The Art of Claudia Hayden: Sight & Sound at LASM, featuring Baton Rouge native Claudia Hayden, in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition in The Republic Finance Gallery, Improvisation: The Art & Healing Power of Jazz. Along with being a nationally renowned flautist, composer, and songwriting producer, Claudia Hayden has taken her passion for art to the next level by incorporating musical influences into her visual creations. Her 1995 collection of drawings titled The Music Series is currently on view...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Events for April

13th

Planetarium Shows

Family Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Planetarium Shows

3-2-1 Liftoff!

This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.     We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.       We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.   We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Events for April

14th

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.     We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Planetarium Shows

From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet

Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony, and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.   We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Events for April

15th

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Events for April

16th

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Events for April

17th

Planetarium Shows

The Life of Trees

The Life of Trees is an entertaining and educational fulldome experience that tells the fascinating story of the world of trees. The Life of Trees shows the importance of plants for life on Earth, how trees grow, how they transport water against gravity to the top of the crown, and how they enable diverse life on Earth by producing oxygen. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Flight of the Butterflies

Follow the monarchs’ perilous journey, join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico, and discover the compelling true story of an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find the monarchs’ secret hideaway in this beautiful scientific adventure. Ages 3+

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

The Life of Trees

The Life of Trees is an entertaining and educational fulldome experience that tells the fascinating story of the world of trees. The Life of Trees shows the importance of plants for life on Earth, how trees grow, how they transport water against gravity to the top of the crown, and how they enable diverse life on Earth by producing oxygen. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

In Saturn’s Rings

Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Events for April

18th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

Flight of the Butterflies

Follow the monarchs’ perilous journey, join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico, and discover the compelling true story of an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find the monarchs’ secret hideaway in this beautiful scientific adventure. Ages 3+

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Narrated by Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges, Dream Big is a first-of-its-kind film for giant screen theaters, setting out to transform how we think about engineering. From the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

In Saturn’s Rings

Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

In Saturn’s Rings

Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Events for April

19th

Planetarium Shows

Into America’s Wild

Step off the beaten path and connect to your inner trailblazer in this cross-country journey to some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America. From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

Magic Tree House Space Mission

A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

In Saturn’s Rings

Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Events for April

20th

Planetarium Shows

Family Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Planetarium Shows

The Life of Trees

The Life of Trees is an entertaining and educational fulldome experience that tells the fascinating story of the world of trees. The Life of Trees shows the importance of plants for life on Earth, how trees grow, how they transport water against gravity to the top of the crown, and how they enable diverse life on Earth by producing oxygen. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Events

Read and Create!

Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program!  Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. 

11:15 am
The Republic Finance Gallery

Planetarium Shows

In Saturn’s Rings

Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Forward! To the Moon

NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. This...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

The Life of Trees

The Life of Trees is an entertaining and educational fulldome experience that tells the fascinating story of the world of trees. The Life of Trees shows the importance of plants for life on Earth, how trees grow, how they transport water against gravity to the top of the crown, and how they enable diverse life on Earth by producing oxygen. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

In Saturn’s Rings

Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers. Over 7.5 million mostly unseen real images from the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Hubble Telescope Milky Way time lapses, and more are brilliantly brought to life in this ground-breaking epic...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Events for April

21st

Planetarium Shows

From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet

Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony, and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Events for April

22nd

Planetarium Shows

Family Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

3-2-1 Liftoff!

This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

In Saturn’s Rings

Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers. Over 7.5 million mostly unseen real images from the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Hubble Telescope Milky Way time lapses, and more are brilliantly brought to life in this ground-breaking epic...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Events for April

23rd

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Events for April

24th

Planetarium Shows

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70 mm footage and newly-discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, lift-off, landing, and return of this historic mission - one of humanity's greatest achievements and the first to put a man on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the mission control team, and the millions of spectators on the ground, viewers will vividly experience those moments, days, and hours in 1969 when humankind took...

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70 mm footage and newly-discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, lift-off, landing, and return of this historic mission - one of humanity's greatest achievements and the first to put a man on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the mission control team, and the millions of spectators on the ground, viewers will vividly experience those moments, days, and hours in 1969 when humankind took...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Events for April

25th

Planetarium Shows

Into America’s Wild

Step off the beaten path and connect to your inner trailblazer in this cross-country journey to some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America. From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Narrated by Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges, Dream Big is a first-of-its-kind film for giant screen theaters, setting out to transform how we think about engineering. From the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Magic Tree House Space Mission

A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Events for April

26th

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Events for April

27th

Planetarium Shows

Family Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.     We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Planetarium Shows

America’s Musical Journey

From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.       We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.   We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Events for April

28th

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.     We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Planetarium Shows

From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet

Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony, and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! The April workshop is Chemistry is Bananas. Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.   We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. Fill out a Reservation Form by the Thursday prior to your desired session. You may also register on-site the day of the program, as space permits....

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Events for April

29th

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Events for April

30th

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Events for May

1st

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Events for May

4th

Planetarium Shows

Family Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Events

Read and Create!

Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program!  Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. 

11:15 am
The Republic Finance Gallery