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Appreciation Versus Appropriation: The Art of Ancient Egypt

Thursday, February 20, from 6 PM – 9 PM
This FREE Art After Hours includes a panel discussion, reception, and pop-up fashion design exhibit, The Essence of Egypt. The panel discussion and reception are generously sponsored by La Capitale (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

Free First Sunday

Sunday, March 2 from 1 - 5 PM
The 2nd Annual Reading & Rhythm event at LASM includes book readings and book signing with Dr. Whitfield and his son, R.J., a screening of the ‘RJ Did It!’ music video, live music performances featuring former members of the world-famous Human Jukebox, and DJ sets showcasing diverse musical styles and health messages. Celebrate the next generation of young readers through music, storytelling, and community!

Country Hits: A Tribute to Country Music Legends

April 23rd and 24th from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Country music fans, get ready for a live music experience unlike any other! Join us in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium for a multi-sensory concert experience, courtesy of our new Concerts in the Cosmos series. Stunning planetarium visuals combine with live musical tributes to country music’s greatest hits, performed by a talented lineup of BRSO musicians.

Concerts in the Cosmos

Public Programs
Four live music themes combined with stunning planetarium visuals! Concerts in the Cosmos is a unique, exciting multi-sensory experience brought to you by the Baton Rouge Symphony and the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.

Discoveries on the Nile

On View Through August 2025
This exhibition spans four museum galleries, featuring certified reproductions from King Tut’s tomb and authentic Egyptian funeral masks from Giovanni Amin’s collection, showcasing ancient Egypt’s rituals and rich history.

BASF's Kids' Lab

BASF's Kids' Lab

Public Programs
BASF Kids' Lab workshops are free to LASM members or included with the price of general admission

T.REX Show Premiere

Thanks to recent advances in CGI and breakthroughs in paleontology, now is the perfect time to witness the iconic T.REX on our fulldome screen. This immersive film explores the Greatest of All Tyrants!

The STEAM Gallery

LASM's Newest Gallery

Let your imagination grow and explore the new STEAM space!

Encouraging discovery, inspiring creativity, and fostering the pursuit of knowledge

Monday & Tuesday* Closed
Wednesday-Friday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

LASM’s administrative offices are open Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.

*School group reservations also available on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.

Upcoming 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. […]
Saturday, February 22
11:00 am - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

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. […]
Sunday, February 23
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Free First Sunday

Free admission is available every first Sunday of the month from 1 – 5 PM. In addition, we provide the reduced admission price of $5 for unlimited Irene W. Pennington […]
Sunday, March 02
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sensory Second Sunday

During these hours, dimmed lights, low-volume music, designated quiet areas, fidget toys, headphones, and accessible art supplies are available for those with sensory needs. Additionally, captioned Irene W. Pennington Planetarium […]
Sunday, March 09
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free First Sunday

Free admission is available every first Sunday of the month from 1 – 5 PM. In addition, we provide the reduced admission price of $5 for unlimited Irene W. Pennington […]
Sunday, April 06
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sensory Second Sunday

During these hours, dimmed lights, low-volume music, designated quiet areas, fidget toys, headphones, and accessible art supplies are available for those with sensory needs. Additionally, captioned Irene W. Pennington Planetarium […]
Sunday, April 13
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free First Sunday

Free admission is available every first Sunday of the month from 1 – 5 PM. In addition, we provide the reduced admission price of $5 for unlimited Irene W. Pennington […]
Sunday, May 04
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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From a public art walking tour, to a hands-on engineering workshop, planetarium shows, exhibitions, and more. Stop by for a visit, and you'll be sure to find an activity to enjoy!

Thank You to Our Supporters

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s annual exhibition program is generously sponsored by Entergy.

Several exhibitions are also generously supported by Cary Saurage through the Alma Lee, Norman, and Cary Saurage Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation; the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge; funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts; and the 2021 Rebirth grant, administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) and provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the NEH Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) initiative.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum has also received a 2023 Louisiana Cultural Care Fund Grant, which provides generous general operating support related to LASM's exhibitions, with funding provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment of the Humanities.