June 3- 28
Beat the Heat Summer Series
Stay cool and inspired all summer long with LASM’s Beat the Heat Summer Series! Enjoy a daily lineup of engaging, educational, and family-friendly programs—all in the refreshing comfort of the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.
Register for one class or explore our Summer Series packages.
Weekly Summer Series Schedule
Wednesdays at 12 PM: Wellness Wednesdays
Unwind and recharge with a family-friendly yoga session led by Leslie Emden, designed for all ages and experience levels.
Arrive by 11:45 AM | 45-minute session
REGISTER TODAY: $25 General Admission | $15 Members
Thursdays at 10 AM: Art Lab
Get creative in this hands-on art experience where participants can explore different materials, techniques, and imaginative projects.
2-hour open lab session
REGISTER TODAY: $20 General Admission | $10 Members
Fridays at 10 AM: Full Dome Fridays
Dive into science with interactive, hands-on experiences led by our Education Team, featuring a new theme each week.
- June 5: Aerospace – Forward! To the Moon
- June 12: Forensics – Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
- June 26: Engineering – Dream Big: Engineering Our World
REGISTER TODAY: $20 General Admission | $10 Members
Saturdays at 11 AM: Read & Create
Enjoy a story time followed by a fun, themed craft—perfect for little learners and early explorers!
Included with admission | FREE for members
Sundays at 1 PM: Random Acts of Science
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
Summer Series Packages
Wellness Wednesdays Package
Includes all 4 Wellness Wednesdays classes (June 3, 10, 17, & 24)
REGISTER TODAY: $85 Non-Members | $50 Members
Art Lab Thursdays Package
Includes all 4 Art Lab Thursdays classes (June 4, 11, 18, & 25)
REGISTER TODAY: $65 Non-Members | $35 Members
Full Dome Fridays Package
Includes all 3 Full Dome Fridays classes (June 5, 12, & 26)
REGISTER TODAY: $50 Non-Members | $25 Members
Special Summer Events
Sunday, June 7: Free First "Random Acts of Science" Sunday
Enjoy free admission all day, generously sponsored by ExxonMobil. Free First Sundays also offer a $5 all day pass to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.
Saturday, June 27: Dino Day: Ten Years of “Jason”!
Celebrate a decade of “Jason” the Triceratops skull, generously on loan from Raising Cane’s and the Graves Family, with dino-themed activities, hands-on fun, and prehistoric exploration for the whole family.
Are you an LASM Member?
Becoming an LASM member comes with year-round perks, including free general admission, complimentary planetarium shows, and discounts on classes, camps, and more. Members also enjoy 10% off in the Museum Store, exclusive invitations and updates, and access to hundreds of partner institutions nationwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. Plus, your membership directly supports LASM’s mission to inspire through art and science education.
Experience our Summer Series events at an incredible value—and unlock the full experience by becoming a member today!