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Annual Meeting of the Membership

Monday, March 31 at 4:00 PM
Join our Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and LASM's new President & Executive Director, Karen Soniat, PhD to learn about the museum’s achievements over the past year and discover what's in store for 2025! Then, enjoy a reception celebrating Leslie Charleville: Preserving Life Through Art.

“Leslie Charleville: Preserving Life Through Art” Reception

Monday, March 31 at 5:00 PM
The public is welcome to join the free reception following the Meeting of the Membership celebrating LASM employee, Gyotaku artist, and Louisiana Ambassador Leslie Charleville to honor her recent article in Garden & Gun Magazine.

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.

Free First Sunday

Sunday, April 6 from 1 - 5 PM
The event offers free museum admission, along with a special $5 rate for unlimited shows at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Generously sponsored by BASF, this event promises to be an exciting day filled with exploration, education, and entertainment for all ages!

Egyptian Art and Archaeology: A Day of Hands-On History

Saturday, April 5, from 10 AM – 2 PM
Step back in time at LASM’s Egyptian Art and Archaeology: A Day of Hands-On History! Enjoy interactive activities, explore ancient artifacts, and discover ancient Egypt’s rich culture.

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.

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

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

Annual Meeting of the Membership

Save the date for LASM’s Annual Meeting of the Membership, Monday, March 31, 4 PM, at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Join our Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and LASM’s new President & Executive Director, Karen Soniat, PhD to learn about the museum’s achievements over the past year and discover what’s in store for […]
Monday, March 31
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

“Leslie Charleville: Preserving Life Through Art” Reception

Join us at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum on Monday, March 31 at 5 PM for the reception following the annual Meeting of the Membership. The public is welcome to join the reception at 5 PM celebrating LASM employee, Gyotaku artist, and Louisiana Ambassador Leslie Charleville. The event honors her recent article in Garden […]
Monday, March 31
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Egyptian Art and Archaeology: A Day of Hands-On History

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of ancient Egypt at LASM on Saturday, April 5, from 10 AM – 2 PM. LASM’s interactive event, Egyptian Art and Archaeology: A Day of Hands-On History, invites visitors of all ages to engage with the captivating history, art, and culture of ancient Egypt […]
Saturday, April 05
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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 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 […]
Saturday, April 05
11:15 am - 11:40 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 Planetarium shows. Don’t miss out on this day of exploration, creativity, and discovery with free admission to our one-of-a-kind galleries and various hands-on activities for […]
Sunday, April 06
1:00 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 Planetarium shows. Don’t miss out on this day of exploration, creativity, and discovery on Sunday, April 6 with free admission to our one-of-a-kind galleries and […]
Sunday, April 06
1:00 pm - 5:00 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. 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, April 12
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. 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, April 13
1:30 pm - 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.