Home

Where Art & Science Connect

IMAGE PROVIDED BY VISIT BATON ROUGE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON COHEN

Where Art & Science Connect

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

Random Acts of Science Sundays

Experience a surprise pop-up science activity and tour of our Solar System Gallery led by a NASA Solar System Ambassador, followed by an accompanying show in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at 2 PM.Included with admission | FREE for members
Sunday, June 28
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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, June 28
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

NASA Astro Camp®

From July 8–10, 2026, students entering grades 5–8 (ages 10–14) can enjoy a hands-on, three-day adventure in space exploration, science, and technology. Campers will build rockets and robots, design mission patches, participate in “space surgery” simulations, and explore the stars in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium—all guided by the LASM Education Team and NASA Solar System Ambassadors. Special guest speakers […]
Wednesday, July 08
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

NASA Astro Camp®

From July 8–10, 2026, students entering grades 5–8 (ages 10–14) can enjoy a hands-on, three-day adventure in space exploration, science, and technology. Campers will build rockets and robots, design mission patches, participate in “space surgery” simulations, and explore the stars in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium—all guided by the LASM Education Team and NASA Solar System Ambassadors. Special guest speakers […]
Thursday, July 09
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

NASA Astro Camp®

From July 8–10, 2026, students entering grades 5–8 (ages 10–14) can enjoy a hands-on, three-day adventure in space exploration, science, and technology. Campers will build rockets and robots, design mission patches, participate in “space surgery” simulations, and explore the stars in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium—all guided by the LASM Education Team and NASA Solar System Ambassadors. Special guest speakers […]
Friday, July 10
9:00 am - 3:00 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 11
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 11
11:00 am - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Rock the Dome: Laser Queen

Step inside the dome and immerse yourself in a full-sensory laser experience set to the music of Queen. Each show transforms the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium into a high-energy fusion of light, sound, and motion. Learn more at LASM.org/RockTheDome.
Saturday, July 11
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
No event found!

Experience

Programs

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.

Dino Day at LASM
Join us Saturday, June 27, from 10 AM - 2 PM for paleontologists, planetarium shows, and prehistoric hands-on fun!