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Louisiana Art & Science Museum

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Stargazing in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Saturday, June 10, 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...

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:00am

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 1:00pm

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 3:00pm

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 1:30pm

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 3:00pm

Stargazing in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:00am

Current Exhibitions

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...

Diamonds of History: Mighty Women by Ashley Longshore

The Republic Finance Gallery

Through July 02

Diamonds of History: Mighty Women by Ashley Longshore features a selection of portraits from Longshore's Mighty Women, which was first exhibited in collaboration with legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg for her flagship store in New York City....

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...

Illustrating Health

Main Gallery: Second Floor

Through August 06

Illustrating Health will delve into the often-overlooked work of medical illustrators.  Medical illustrations provide insight into anatomical and physiological characteristics that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to see. Illustrations help launch new scientific discoveries and advance further...

Planetarium Shows

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