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Louisiana Art & Science Museum LASM's mission is to encourage discovery, inspire creativity, and foster the pursuit of knowledge.

Housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum offers educational entertainment for visitors of all ages.

🚨 Studio Saturday Update 🚨We regret to share that tomorrow’s Studio Saturday: San Carlin Sketch Class at the Louisiana A...
10/16/2026

🚨 Studio Saturday Update 🚨

We regret to share that tomorrow’s Studio Saturday: San Carlin Sketch Class at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! A new date will be announced soon. We look forward to welcoming you back to the studio for this special drawing experience.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! 💙

Happy National Fossil Day! 🦴🔍Ever wondered what it’s like to get up close with a fossil from the Ice Age? Now you can......
10/14/2026

Happy National Fossil Day! 🦴🔍

Ever wondered what it’s like to get up close with a fossil from the Ice Age? Now you can... in 3D!

LASM Paleontology Educator Mason Kirkland has been working on something exciting: 3D renderings of fossils in our collection, bringing prehistoric specimens to life in a whole new way!

Meet "Elaine," an upper third molar belonging to an American mastodon (Mammut americanum), discovered in the Tunica Hills of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, during fieldwork in 2025. 🦷

Mastodons roamed North America during the Pleistocene, or Ice Age, before disappearing roughly 10,000 years ago. Unlike mammoths, which used their flat teeth to grind grasses, mastodons had distinctive, cone-shaped cusps perfect for crushing twigs, leaves, bark and other woody plants. And this impressive tooth? It was the last molar to emerge, typically appearing when a mastodon was in its mid-to-late twenties!

Specimens like Elaine offer a fascinating glimpse into Louisiana’s prehistoric past, and now you can explore them in a whole new dimension.

🔗 Try the 3D models yourself! Click the link in the comments to explore, or visit the Louisiana Art & Science Museum to discover more.

10/13/2026

LASM's Planetarium & Facilities Director, Jay Lamm, recently joined Starcast, the astronomy, space, and weather podcast on Louisiana First News, hosted by meteorologist Alex Noel!

Check out the full podcast and tune in for future segments as Jay shares his passion for the cosmos and helps bring the wonders of space a little closer to home. 🌎✨

Can you solve the mystery? 🔎🕵️‍♀️This spooky season, put your detective skills to the test at BASF’s Kids’ Lab: The Grea...
10/08/2026

Can you solve the mystery? 🔎🕵️‍♀️

This spooky season, put your detective skills to the test at BASF’s Kids’ Lab: The Great Chemistry Caper!

Young scientists will use chemistry to investigate clues, run experiments, and help crack a mysterious case. It’s a hands-on adventure where science meets a little spooky-season fun!

Learn more at LASM org!

Worried about your weekend plans getting rained out? 🌧️ Head to the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium instead! 🌌Join us th...
10/07/2026

Worried about your weekend plans getting rained out? 🌧️ Head to the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium instead! 🌌

Join us this Saturday at 6 PM for Rock the Dome: Laser Zeppelin! This immersive, out-of-this-world experience features the music of Led Zeppelin paired with stunning laser light visuals under the Planetarium dome. 🎸✨

👉 Click the link in the comments to learn more and get your tickets!

Discovery Depot is getting a LITTLE makeover! 🚧 Our Discovery Depot will be closed this weekend for another round of ren...
10/07/2026

Discovery Depot is getting a LITTLE makeover! 🚧

Our Discovery Depot will be closed this weekend for another round of renovations as we put the finishing touches on something exciting.

We’re not ready to tell you exactly what’s coming just yet… but let’s just say, it’s going to be little, local, and full of opportunities for big imaginations. 👀✨

Stay tuned next week for an exciting announcement about the new and improved Discovery Depot!

🌠 New on the Astronomy Blog!The Draconids meteor shower is active tonight, and it’s a great time to look up and see what...
10/06/2026

🌠 New on the Astronomy Blog!

The Draconids meteor shower is active tonight, and it’s a great time to look up and see what you can spot in the night sky!

Click the link in the comments to learn more about the Draconids, where they come from, when to look, and what you can expect to see from Louisiana in the latest post on the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium Astronomy Blog.

🌟 MAGNET MANIA IS TOMORROW! 🌟Join us Sunday, October 4, from 1–4 PM for Free First Sunday: EBRPS Magnet Mania!🎓 Meet rep...
10/03/2026

🌟 MAGNET MANIA IS TOMORROW! 🌟

Join us Sunday, October 4, from 1–4 PM for Free First Sunday: EBRPS Magnet Mania!

🎓 Meet representatives from all **31 EBR Magnet Programs**
🎭 Enjoy student performances
🏫 Explore programs and find the right fit for your student
🖼️ Enjoy FREE museum admission
🎡 Plus, enter for a chance to win a Magnet seat!

The Astronomical World of Harry Potter in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium begins this Saturday! ✨Calling all witches...
10/02/2026

The Astronomical World of Harry Potter in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium begins this Saturday! ✨

Calling all witches, wizards, and astronomy lovers! Join us every Saturday in October at 2 PM in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium for a magical journey through the night sky.

From Draco and Sirius to Luna, discover the astronomical connections behind some of the most recognizable names in the Harry Potter series. Explore the constellations, asteroids, moons, planets, and mythology that inspired your favorite characters and see the wizarding world in a whole new way. 🌌⚡

🎟️ Included with general admission!
📅 Every Saturday in October
⏰ 2 PM
📍 Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Grab your wand and look up! ✨

Address

100 River Road South
Baton Rouge, LA
70801

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+12253445272

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