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Life on Mars: The Music of David Bowie

February 12th and 13th from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium for a multi-sensory concert experience, courtesy of our new Concerts in the Cosmos series. With iconic breakup songs performed by a talented duo of musicians and stunning planetarium visuals, prepare to celebrate ANTI-Valentine’s Day in a totally new way.

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.

Life on Mars: The Music of David Bowie

Thursday, February 20, from 6 PM – 9 PM
This FREE Art After Hours will be held at LASM and will include a panel discussion followed by a reception, as well as a 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.

Discoveries on the Nile

On View Through August 2025
This exhibition, showcased across four of the museum’s galleries, is presented from the collection of Giovanni Amin. It highlights certified reproductions of artifacts from King Tut’s tomb alongside authentic Egyptian funeral masks, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Egyptian 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 08
11:00 am - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

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, February 09
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bad Romance: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Concert

Calling all members of the Broken Hearts Club! Tired of all the Valentine’s Day fuss? Join us in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on February 12th and 13th, 2025 from […]
Wednesday, February 12
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Bad Romance: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Concert

Calling all members of the Broken Hearts Club! Tired of all the Valentine’s Day fuss? Join us in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on February 12th and 13th, 2025 from […]
Thursday, February 13
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Read & Create

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month! Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program!  Children ages […]
Saturday, February 15
11:15 am - 11:40 pm

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
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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.