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Playing with Ancient Papyrus and Inks with Nathalie Roy

Studio Saturday

In Partnership with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Discoveries on the Nile

A Bridgerton-inspired adult tea party celebrating the 250th birthday of Jane Austen

Discoveries on the Nile

Opening Reception of Threads of Evolution: Engineering a Community That Sparkles

Discoveries on the Nile

Exploring King Tut's Tomb and the Amin Egyptian Collection

Gala

Puttin' On The Ritz: A Centennial Celebration

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

Cosmic Crafts: Music & Nature Edition

Part of LASM’s Beat the Heat Summer Series, visitors can watch a planetarium show, then enjoy a themed hands-on craft activity on Wednesdays at 1 PM in the month of July! Rotating shows include: 🎟 Included with admission | FREE for members
Wednesday, July 02
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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, July 05
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Read & Create

Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
Saturday, July 05
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, July 06
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cosmic Crafts: Music & Nature Edition

Part of LASM’s Beat the Heat Summer Series, visitors can watch a planetarium show, then enjoy a themed hands-on craft activity on Wednesdays at 1 PM in the month of July! Rotating shows include: 🎟 Included with admission | FREE for members
Wednesday, July 09
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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, July 12
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, July 12
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, July 13
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station
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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.