Places of Baton Rouge LOUISIANA ART & SCIENCE MUSEUM (LASM) Years in Business: 62 Years President & Executive Director: Karen M. Soniat, Ph.D. Places of Baton Rouge
H oused in a historic train station on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) has been encouraging discovery, inspiring creativity, and fostering the pursuit of knowledge for 62 years. LASM’s immersive, 170-seat Irene W. Pennington Planetarium has remained the largest and most technologically-advanced planetarium in the state since it opened in 2003. Services provided: BASF’s Kids’ Lab, Galleries, and Family Hour Stargazing. How do you make it a point to put families first? LASM offers free admission programs to make the museum accessible to all. Free First Sunday provides free entry to the museum and a discounted price of $5
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Baton Rouge location makes it easy to enjoy nearby museums and great dining options. What’s next for the museum? In 2025, LASM will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the historic train station that houses the museum with it’s 40th Annual Gala on Friday, October 10. Exciting exhibitions and programming are in the works to pair with this momentous anniversary. LASM currently has Discoveries on the Nile: Exploring King Tut’s Tomb and the Amin Egyptian Collection on display, an exhibition that features certified reproductions of artifacts from the tomb of King Tutankhamun and authentic Egyptian funeral masks. This exhibition pairs with LASM’s Ancient Egypt Gallery, which features a 2,300-year-old Ptolemaic-era mummy.
per person for unlimited planetarium shows. Blue Star Museums, sponsored by Special Risk Insurance dba VFIS of Miss/ Lou, grants free admission to active- duty military, first responders, and their families. Families can also become LASM members for year-round free admission while supporting the museum’s nonprofit mission. Memberships often save frequent visitors money, and Family-level ($130) members gain reciprocal benefits at 1,500+ museums across North America. Finally, LASM recently expanded upon the museum’s commitment to inclusivity and added a new experience for sensory-sensitive individuals, Sensory Second Sundays. What do you enjoy the most about having the museum in our area? LASM is a unique cultural gem, offering art, science, and hands-on learning in a welcoming space. Families can explore ancient Egypt, fine art, and the cosmos—all in one visit. Its downtown
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