Louisiana Art & Science Museum

05/31/2026

Sundays at LASM just got even more exciting! ✨🔬🌎

Join us every Sunday in June at 1 PM for Random Acts of Science Sundays: a surprise pop-up science activity paired with a guided tour of LASM’s Solar System Gallery led by a NASA Solar System Ambassador! The experience wraps up with a planetarium show at 2 PM in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. 🚀🪐

Random Acts of Science Sundays are included with museum admission and FREE for LASM members!

Plus, don’t miss FREE First “Random Acts of Science” Sunday on June 7 from 1 PM–5 PM, featuring FREE museum admission all day courtesy of ExxonMobil and unlimited planetarium shows with a special $5 all-day pass. ⭐

Learn more: LASM.org/BeatTheHeat

05/30/2026

New on the Astronomy Blog! ✨🌕💙

Get ready to look up: this month’s Full Blue Moon is lighting up the night sky, and our latest post on the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium Astronomy Blog breaks down everything you need to know about this beautiful lunar event! 🌌

👉 Read now: penningtonplanetarium.wordpress.com/2026/05/30/the-sky-tonight-update-full-moon-blue-moon-3/

05/30/2026

✨ Now On View ✨

"Permanent Impressions: Women Defining Our Louisiana Collection" celebrates the extraordinary women artists who have shaped the Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s permanent collection and helped define Louisiana’s cultural identity through creativity, innovation, and education.

Through painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, basket weaving, and more, these artists capture the landscapes, people, and traditions that make Louisiana unique. From detailed botanical studies and expressive landscapes to bold abstraction and kinetic sculpture, the exhibition highlights how art and science intersect through experimentation, problem-solving, and discovery.

Featuring works by influential artists including Caroline Durieux, Lin Emery, Ida Kohlmeyer, and many others, "Permanent Impressions" honors the women whose lasting contributions continue to inspire generations.

Come explore the stories, ideas, and innovations that have left a permanent mark on Louisiana culture.

📍 Upstairs Main Gallery at LASM
🎟 Included with museum admission
🎨: Ida Kohlmeyer, "Clusters #25," Mixed media on canvas
Louisiana Art & Science Museum Collection, 2008.007.001

05/29/2026

Beat the summer heat with creativity and storytime fun at LASM! ☀️📚🎨

Starting next week and continuing all through June, LASM’s Beat the Heat Summer Series brings cool, family-friendly fun indoors with daily educational programs at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.

One highlight you won’t want to miss: Read & Create Saturdays! 🖍

Join us Saturdays at 11 AM for an interactive story time followed by a themed craft activity designed to spark imagination and creativity for little learners and early explorers. We will also offer TWO readings on June 27 at 12 PM & 2 PM during Dino Day at LASM! 🦖

Read & Create is included with general admission and FREE for LASM members.

Stay cool and inspired all summer long! Learn more and pre-register at LASM.org/BeatTheHeat ☀️

05/28/2026

Our Beat the Heat Summer Series blasts off next week! 🚀

Join the LASM Education Team for Beat the Heat Summer Series: Full Dome Fridays every Friday in June (except June 19) at 10 AM for interactive science experiences paired with an immersive planetarium show in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.

Spots are limited, so reserve yours today and spend your summer exploring science under the dome! 🌎💫

05/26/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Erma Hines, a devoted advocate for the arts, education, and community enrichment in Baton Rouge.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Hines led La Capitale Chapter of The Links, Incorporated in its support of the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, helping expand access to art, science, and cultural experiences for countless families and children. Her advocacy supported exhibitions, educational programs, and initiatives like Free First Sundays, ensuring opportunities for learning and discovery were accessible to all.

Dr. Hines’ legacy will live on through the many lives she touched and the community she helped uplift. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and loved ones. 💚

It is with deep sorrow that La Capitale (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated shares the passing of our beloved member Erma Waddy Hines, Ph.D., who transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

As a Charter Member of La Capitale (LA) Chapter, established on April 12, 1986, Dr. Hines served the Chapter faithfully for the past 40 years. She was also a Platinum Active Member and Co-Chair of the Arts Facet. Her commitment to friendship, service, and the arts helped shape the foundation and spirit of our chapter. She remained actively engaged with La Capitale until her passing, offering her wisdom, grace, creativity, and steady presence to the work we hold dear.

We mourn the loss of our dear member, friend, and sister, while giving thanks for her life, legacy, and lasting contributions to our chapter and community.

Please keep her family, friends, and the members of La Capitale Chapter in your prayers during this difficult time. 💚🤍

The Links, Incorporated Southern Area of The Links, Incorporated

05/26/2026

Step into a one-of-a-kind concert experience at Concerts in the Cosmos: Divas inside the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum! 🎶✨

Experience unforgettable live performances celebrating some of the music industry’s biggest icons, paired with stunning immersive planetarium visuals and performed by talented musicians from the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. From powerhouse vocals to breathtaking visuals, this is not your typical concert night.

🎟️ Get tickets and learn more at BRSO.org

05/25/2026

In honor of the Memorial Day holiday and those who have served and sacrificed, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum is proud to continue its Blue Star Museums program, offering year-round free admission to veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families. 🇺🇸

This initiative is made possible through the generous support of Special Risk Insurance, Inc. VFIS of Miss/Lou, in memory of District Chief Spencer Chauvin of the St. John Parish Fire Department, and with deep appreciation for 8 years of partnership with the Stogner Family.

Blue Star Museums is a nationwide program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across the country, helping ensure those who serve have meaningful access to arts and culture. Thanks to VFIS of Miss/Lou, LASM has welcomed more than 16,000 visitors through this program over the past eight years, including over 3,000 in 2025 alone.

To learn more, visit LASM.org/Visit/Blue-Star-Museums.

05/23/2026

Discover France like never before 🎨🍷🥐

Join FRANCE IN FULL COLOR, a 9-day art, wine & culinary journey in partnership with the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and Insight Vacations.

From Paris to Provence, experience the best of France this October: masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay, wine tastings in Burgundy, culinary traditions in Lyon, Cézanne’s studio in Aix-en-Provence, and the timeless charm of UNESCO-listed towns along the way.

Designed for travelers who love art, culture, history, and unforgettable food & wine experiences.

👉 Space is limited — booking deadline: June 17, 2026.
👉 Reserve your spot: tinyurl.com/FranceinFullColor

05/22/2026

Save the Date! 🐊✨

LASM's 41ST ANNUAL GALA: LOUISIANA UNTAMED, presented by the Pennington Family Foundation, is happening Friday, September 25!

Step into the wild beauty and rich spirit of Louisiana as we celebrate the vibrant culture, natural landscapes, and the artists who preserve our state’s unique identity through their work. This unforgettable evening will raise vital funds to support LASM’s mission of creating lifelong explorers of Art & Science.

Join us for a night inspired by the untamed heart of Louisiana, where art, science, culture, and community come together.

Interested in sponsoring the gala or joining our Host Committee? Learn more at LASM.org/Gala.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!