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LASM's 41st Annual Gala, Presented by Pennington Family Foundation

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

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 […]
Saturday, September 12
10:00 am - 11:00 am

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! Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety […]
Saturday, September 12
11:00 am - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Rock the Dome: Laser U2

Step inside the dome and immerse yourself in a full-sensory laser experience set to the music of U2. Each show transforms the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium into a high-energy fusion of light, sound, and motion. Learn more at LASM.org/RockTheDome.
Saturday, September 12
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

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! Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety […]
Sunday, September 13
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Sensory Second Sunday

Sensory Second Sunday is designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for visitors with sensory sensitivities and their families. During these hours, lighting throughout the space is dimmed, background music is played at a low volume, and designated quiet areas are available for anyone who needs a break. Guests can also access fidget toys, […]
Sunday, September 13
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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 […]
Saturday, September 19
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Studio Saturday: Cajun Landscape Painting

Celebrate the landscape paintings of George Rodrigue’s beloved Cajun series at Studio Saturday! Inspired by Rodrigue’s earliest series, participants will paint their own Louisiana landscapes while exploring the beauty, color, and spirit of the Cajun countryside. Join LASM Assistant Curator and Museum Preparator Beth Welch for a creative afternoon inspired by one of Louisiana’s most […]
Saturday, September 19
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

Experience one of rock music’s most iconic albums like never before in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Seen by more than one million people worldwide, The Dark Side of the Moon is an immersive audio-visual journey that brings Pink Floyd’s legendary masterpiece to life beneath the dome.
Saturday, September 19
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

Experience one of rock music’s most iconic albums like never before in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Seen by more than one million people worldwide, The Dark Side of the Moon is an immersive audio-visual journey that brings Pink Floyd’s legendary masterpiece to life beneath the dome.
Saturday, September 19
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

Experience one of rock music’s most iconic albums like never before in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Seen by more than one million people worldwide, The Dark Side of the Moon is an immersive audio-visual journey that brings Pink Floyd’s legendary masterpiece to life beneath the dome.
Saturday, September 19
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
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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.

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