Upcoming Events
"Now, more than ever, your attendance,
your generosity, your understanding, and your enthusiasm for LASM are
critically important to the future of this wonderful institution"
- Carol S. Gikas, President and Executive Director
KIDS' Saturday
Saturday, February 13, 10:00 - 5:00 PM
On the second Saturday of each month, kids 12 and under will be admitted free to all the museum’s galleries. On KIDS’ Saturday, regular admission is charged for parents, grandparents, and children over 12. Children may not attend LASM without an adult. Please note: Free admission does not include planetarium shows.
Kids Saturday is sponsored by Target with additional support from the William Edwin Montan Charitable Trust and media partners.
The Return to Real: A Talk with Auseklis Ozols
Sunday, February 21, 2:00 PM
As the world speeds up, some artists are slowing down and producing painstakingly realistic images. Auseklis Ozols, founder, director, and senior instructor of the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, will discuss the return to realism in painting that is sweeping the country. Regular admission rates apply.
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Star Party on the Levee
Saturday, March 20, 8:00 PM
Bring the whole family down to the levee to celebrate the Vernal Equinox, or first day of spring, and gaze at the moon, the ringed planet Saturn, star clusters and more through telescopes on the Riverfront Landing Dock between LASM and the USS Kidd. Bring your own telescope. FREE, weather permitting.
LASM After Hours: Tour The Curious World of Patent Models with Collector Alan Rothschild
Thursday, April 22, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Owner of the largest collection of patent models in the world, Alan Rothschild will discuss his collecting passion and the curious history of the patent process while guiding visitors through the exhibition The Curious World of Patent Models. Containing nearly 4,000 patent models and related documents, Rothschild’s collection spans the period of America's Industrial Revolution. The Curious World of Patent Models includes nearly 50 models from the collection. Enjoy complimentary refreshments with admission: members free, nonmembers $7.
National Astronomy Day
Saturday, May 1, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate astronomy and learn what it is all about. Pennington Planetarium will host a variety of special activities and events, including planetarium shows, interactive computer games, outdoor solar viewing (weather permitting), related exhibits, a telescope display, and more. Visitors will also learn about the importance of dark skies, light pollution, and careers in astronomy. Regular admission rates apply.
Roller Skate (Patent #90,603), May 25, 1869. Inventor: George Stillman, Cincinnati, OH. 6½ x 10¼ x 5 in. Courtesy of the Rothschild Patent Model Collection.
Patent Ideas: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Sunday, May 2, 2:00 PM
Ever wondered how inventions become household names? Learn about fabulous flops and brilliant ideas, along with an introduction to the patent process then and now, presented by Bennett Ford and William D. Kiesel. Both are attorneys with Roy Kiesel, PLC, which has counseled over 10,000 public and private clients in intellectual property matters, obtained over 1,000 patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and provided business advice to inventors. The talk is held in conjunction with the exhibition The Curious World of Patent Models.
Maggie Taylor, It's always tea-time (detail), 2006, archival pigment inkjet print. Copyright 2008 Maggie Taylor. Courtesy of Curatorial Assistance, Inc.
Alice in Wonderland Family Day
Saturday, May 22, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bring the whole family to a celebration of Alice in Wonderland! Come dressed in costume and see the exceptional exhibition of whimsical illustrations, Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor and participate in Alice-related art and science activities and games. Children are invited to bring their favorite tea set to display for the day. Display space will be limited, so please e-mail Tammy Johnston or call 225-344-5272, ext 117 to make a reservation. Regular admission rates apply.