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Where Art & Science Connect

Halloween Day

Halloween hands-on fun, planetarium shows, and more!

Concerts in Cosmos

A Concert in the Cosmos with Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

Crossroads

A Century of the Railway in Baton Rouge

Sparkles

Engineering a Community That Sparkles

BASF's Kids' Lab

BASF's Kids' Lab

Free to LASM members or included with the price of general admission

Cleaveland

The Art of John Cleaveland

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, October 25
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, October 25
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, October 26
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Family Fright Night: A Concert in the Cosmos Featuring Halloween Favorites

No tricks, just treats! Join us in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium for a spooky Concert in the Cosmos celebrating classic Halloween movies and tunes. Stunning planetarium visuals combine with live music performed by a talented lineup of BRSO musicians. Trust us, you’ve never seen anything like this before! Costumes encouraged!
Wednesday, October 29
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Fright Night: A Concert in the Cosmos Featuring Halloween Favorites

No tricks, just treats! Join us in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium for a spooky Concert in the Cosmos celebrating classic Halloween movies and tunes. Stunning planetarium visuals combine with live music performed by a talented lineup of BRSO musicians. Trust us, you’ve never seen anything like this before! Costumes encouraged!
Thursday, October 30
7:30 pm - 8:30 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, November 01
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Read & Create

Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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, November 01
11:00 am - 12:00 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, November 02
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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About Our Programs

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.