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Stargazing in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:00am

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...

James Hood’s Beautifica

Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 5:30pm

James Hood’s Beautifica

Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 6:45pm

James Hood’s Beautifica

Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8:00pm

James Hood’s Beautifica

Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 9:15pm

October Free First Sunday: Chemistry Making the World a Better Place

Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 1:00pm

38th Annual Gala: Out of this World

Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:00pm

Current Exhibitions

Celestial Imaginings: Artists Exploring the Galaxies

The Republic Finance Gallery

Through January 28

Have you ever looked up at the sky on a starry night? Were you searching for the key to life’s mysteries in the heavens above? Then you are not alone. Throughout history, humans have been searching for answers...

Artistry and Accuracy: Botanical Illustrations by Margaret Stones

Catwalk Gallery

Through March 03

Artistry and Accuracy: Botanical Illustrations by Margaret Stones, the botanical illustrations of Australian-born Margaret Stones (1920—2018) are a seamless combination of art and science. The artist’s drawings document Louisiana’s plants and flowers with accurate scientific detail...

Pinpointing the Stars

Universe Gallery

Through August 01

Pinpointing the Stars features works from the permanent collection that highlight the planetarium’s history, the timeline of its development, and its focus on the stars. The star plates that are on view were part of the Zeiss...

Illustrating Health

Main Gallery: Second Floor

Through October 01

Illustrating Health will delve into the often-overlooked work of medical illustrators.  Medical illustrations provide insight into anatomical and physiological characteristics that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to see. Illustrations help launch new scientific discoveries and advance further...

Planetarium Shows

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Updates include wider pedestrian pathways, greenery, better lighting, and easy access to the levee at...