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BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 1:30pm

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...

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 3:00pm

Stargazing in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:00am

Read and Create!

Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 11:15am

Stargazing in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 10:00am

James Hood’s Beautifica

Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 5:30pm

James Hood’s Beautifica

Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 6:45pm

Current Exhibitions

The Art of Looking Up: Following the Stars, from Ancient Cultures to the Webb

Main Gallery: Second Floor

Through April 21

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, we continue our yearlong celebration of showcasing art that has been inspired by space and space exploration.  In this exhibition, The Art of Looking Up: Following the...

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...

Planetarium Shows

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Playing throughout the holiday season!

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