Experience
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Baton Rouge’s mesmerizing star attraction — The Irene W. Pennington Planetarium — houses a 60-foot domed theater that is one of the most sophisticated multimedia presentation venues in the country.
The theater presents digital movies and sky shows using the most advanced visual and sound technology available. A 4K fulldome digital video projection system puts you in the center of the action, enveloped by a 5.1, 15,000-watt digital surround sound system.
At Pennington Planetarium, learn about the seasonal night sky and current celestial events, explore our solar system, and travel through the Milky Way and beyond to see the universe as never before.
Beyond our awe-inspiring celestial displays, we offer an array of unforgettable experiences, including mesmerizing laser shows and breathtaking custom animations perfect for enhancing live theater performances, cirque-style routines, and special events.
About the Planetarium Experience
All general admission tickets include unlimited access to regularly scheduled Irene W. Pennington Planetarium shows.
Planetarium shows create an immersive, entertaining, and educational experience for all ages three and over.
Planetarium shows begin on the hour, and we cannot offer admittance to the theater once a show has begun.
