june & july 2025
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.
Weekly Summer Series Schedule
Wednesdays–Fridays at 9 AM: Campfire Stargazing
Start your day with a gentle, engaging introduction to astronomy around the campfire and in the cool air conditioning of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, perfect for our youngest guests.
Presented before museum hours
Included with admission | 
FREE for members
Wednesdays at 1 PM: Cosmic Crafts: Music & Nature Edition
Watch a planetarium show, then enjoy a themed hands-on craft activity!
Featured shows rotate weekly and include America's Musical Journey, Flight of the Butterflies, Into America’s Wild, and more in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.
Included with admission | FREE for members
Thursdays at 1:30 PM (& Saturday, July 5th, at 11 AM): Read & Create
Story time followed by a fun, themed craft—perfect for little learners and early explorers!
Included with admission | FREE for members
Fridays at 11 AM: CSI: Curious Science Investigators
New in July! Dive into the fascinating world of forensic science through interactive experiments and mystery-solving activities. Great for curious minds of all ages!
Included with admission | FREE for members
Register for Friday, July 18: CLICK HERE
Register for Friday, July 25: CLICK HERE
Saturdays at 10 AM: Family Hour Stargazing
Discover the night sky in a family-friendly Irene W. Pennington Planetarium show, perfect for stargazers of all ages.
Included with admission | FREE for members
Explore More at LASM
In addition to summer programs, enjoy a wide range of exhibits and hands-on experiences:
- A 2,300-year-old Ptolemaic-era mummy
- A 66-million-year-old Triceratops skull
- Current feature: Discoveries on the Nile: Exploring King Tut’s Tomb and the Amin Egyptian Collection
- Interactive STEAM galleries and activities for all ages
Shop the LASM Museum Store for STEAM-themed books, toys, and gifts!
With something happening almost every day, the Summer Series is the perfect way to make the most of your museum visit.
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 ticketed events. 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 for FREE and become a member TODAY!