BATON ROUGE – You don’t have to travel far for this one tank trip. Located in downtown Baton Rouge across from the Old State Capitol, the Louisiana Art and Science Museum has been in operation for 60 years.
From fossils buried beneath the Earth’s surface to gas giants in the universe above, you can play while learning from interactive exhibits at LASM. No matter what age group you belong to, there’s something to inspire everyone.
“I think what sets us apart is our exhibitions and our opportunity to make and create, to learn and to look at the interdisciplinary nature of art and science,” said Karen Soniat, executive director of LASM.
One of the museum’s main attractions is the daily screenings at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Films and documentaries are projected onto a 60-foot-high dome, providing audiences with an unforgettable experience.
On August 31st, a new documentary about the T-Rex will be shown on the big screen at LASM.
“It documents the recent excavations in the Badlands of Montana where one of the new fossils was discovered,” Soniat said.
On special occasions, you can also experience a laser show in the planetarium. LASM is excited to be performing its own Taylor Swift sing-along for the first time on August 30th.
If that hasn’t piqued your interest yet, the Egyptian exhibit certainly will. With a mix of history and mystery, the exhibition takes curious minds into the world of ancient Egypt and even houses a real mummification.
In October, LASM will unveil an exhibition on King Tut, featuring recreated artifacts and photographs from the king’s tomb. The museum will also host various events, including a gala opening of the new exhibition.
For more information on ticket prices and upcoming events, visit the LASM website.
