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Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
For over 60 years LASM has brought art and science to life, inspiring generations of learners and creators. This Giving Tuesday, you can continue this legacy.

A Very Merry Museum

December 7 from 10 AM - 5 PM
Enjoy hands-on art & science activities, show holiday-themed planetarium shows with Santa, and more sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company,

A Very Merry Museum

Saturday, December 7 to Sunday, January 5
Sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company, this month-long celebration transforms LASM into a North Pole-inspired wonderland, featuring enchanting Coca-Cola box displays throughout the museum & MORE!

Studio Saturday

Saturday, December 14
Adult Classes offered - ages 14 +
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM &
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Curses and Candlelight: Egyptian After Hours Tour

Saturday, January 4 from 5 - 7 PM
This exclusive curatorial-led tour allows you to creep along the halls of our museum, unlocking Egyptian secrets through our historical (and potentially haunted) museum—previously an old railway depot!

eat like an egyptian

Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 PM
Red Stick Spice & LASM partnered to bring you a cooking class to discover the secrets of Egyptian spice blends and condiments! Learn how to incorporate them into your everyday meals and show off to your friends and family some of the tastiest Egyptian cuisines.

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!

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

The STEAM Gallery

LASM's Newest 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

A Very Merry Museum

Join us for a day of holiday magic at The Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s (LASM) 5th Annual A Very Merry Museum! 📅 Date: Saturday, December 7⏰ Time: 10 AM – 5 PM📍 Location: Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM), Baton Rouge Kick off the holiday season in Baton Rouge with our new month-long celebration, […]
Saturday, December 07
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Coca-Cola Christmas: A Month of Magic at LASM

Kick off the holiday season in downtown Baton Rouge with our new month-long celebration, “Coca-Cola Christmas: A Month of Magic at LASM!” Sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company, this festive experience brings a North Pole-inspired wonderland to life with enchanting Coca-Cola box displays throughout the museum. Starting during our museum’s Christmas celebration, A Very […]
Saturday, December 07 - Sunday, January 05
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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, December 07
11:15 am - 11:40 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, December 08
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Sensory Second Sunday

During these hours, dimmed lights, low-volume music, designated quiet areas, fidget toys, headphones, and accessible art supplies are available for those with sensory needs. Additionally, captioned Irene W. Pennington shows will be available.
Sunday, December 08
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Studio Saturday: Boats with Beth Welch, An Oil Painting Workshop

Join the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) for Studio Saturday: Oil Painting Workshop with Beth Welch! Experience the art of oil painting with renowned Baton Rouge artist Beth Welch at LASM’s next Studio Saturday on December 14. Welch will guide participants in painting boats on wooden panels, creating unique artworks that reflect her signature […]
Saturday, December 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Studio Saturday: Boats with Beth Welch, An Oil Painting Workshop

Join the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) for Studio Saturday: Oil Painting Workshop with Beth Welch! Experience the art of oil painting with renowned Baton Rouge artist Beth Welch at LASM’s next Studio Saturday on December 14. Welch will guide participants in painting boats on wooden panels, creating unique artworks that reflect her signature […]
Saturday, December 14
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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, December 21
11:15 am - 11:40 pm
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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.