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Stargazing in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 10:00am

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...

LASM’s 4th Annual “A Very Merry Museum”

Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 10:00am

Read and Create!

Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11:15am

December Free First Sunday

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 1:00pm

Stargazing in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00am

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00am

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00pm

Current Exhibitions

The Art of Looking Up: Following the Stars, from Ancient Cultures to the Webb

Main Gallery: Second Floor

Through April 21

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, we continue our yearlong celebration of showcasing art that has been inspired by space and space exploration.  In this exhibition, The Art of Looking Up: Following the...

Celestial Imaginings: Artists Exploring the Galaxies

The Republic Finance Gallery

Through January 28

Have you ever looked up at the sky on a starry night? Were you searching for the key to life’s mysteries in the heavens above? Then you are not alone. Throughout history, humans have been searching for answers...

Artistry and Accuracy: Botanical Illustrations by Margaret Stones

Catwalk Gallery

Through March 03

Artistry and Accuracy: Botanical Illustrations by Margaret Stones, the botanical illustrations of Australian-born Margaret Stones (1920—2018) are a seamless combination of art and science. The artist’s drawings document Louisiana’s plants and flowers with accurate scientific detail...

Pinpointing the Stars

Universe Gallery

Through August 01

Pinpointing the Stars features works from the permanent collection that highlight the planetarium’s history, the timeline of its development, and its focus on the stars. The star plates that are on view were part of the Zeiss...

Planetarium Shows

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Playing throughout the holiday season!

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Updates include wider pedestrian pathways, greenery, better lighting, and easy access to the levee at...