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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.

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, May 4 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. The day will be filled with fun activities for all ages, including hands-on Star Wars themed crafts and activities, Star Wars themed Irene W. Pennington Planetarium show, demonstrations from the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society, and much more.

Tut's Tipsy Trivia: Egyptian Inspired Trivia with a Twist

Thursday, May 8 from 6 - 8 PM
We invite you to test your knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, featuring prizes and beverages from Parish Brewing Co. Celebrate the museum’s Egypt exhibition, Discoveries on the Nile, with trivia, drinks, and friends!

Studio Saturday

Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
As part of the museum’s Studio Saturday series, local ceramicist Bill Moore will lead an open-format pottery demonstration focused on Egyptian-style pottery, sharing his expertise and passion for the craft with participants. This event is free with general admission and free for LASM members.

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

Family-Hour Stargazing

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 back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the […]
Saturday, April 26
10:00 am - 11:00 am

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 26
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 27
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Family-Hour Stargazing

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 back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the […]
Saturday, May 03
10:00 am - 11:00 am

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, May 03
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, May 04
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free First Sunday “Star Wars Day at LASM: May the Fourth Be With You”

Co-sponsored by Arkel Constructors and The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience as the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) celebrates Star Wars Day and Astronomy Day on Sunday, May 4th, from 1 PM to 5 PM with Star Wars Day at LASM: May the Fourth Be With You. Thanks to […]
Sunday, May 04
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Literacy with Leia

During Free First Sunday on Sunday, May 4th’s Star Wars Day at LASM: May the Fourth Be With You, join us for Literacy with Leia! This special storytime event is for younger children at 1:45 PM and 3:45 PM in the museum’s Zeiss Gallery. The beloved Princess Leia will lead the children in captivating tales […]
Sunday, May 04
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Zeiss Gallery
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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.