Planetarium

Planetarium interior with seats

Upcoming Shows

Planetarium - Children's Matinee

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Family
Library Branch: Planetarium
Room: Planetarium
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

Join the adventurous dog, Max, on his trip to the Moon and learn about future life on the Moon in Max Goes to the Moon.

Disclaimer(s)

Planetarium Show Notes

Planetarium seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early to take your seats.

Planetarium - Saturday Matinee

2:00pm - 2:45pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Planetarium
Room: Planetarium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

We are ‘go’ to launch with the Apollo missions to the Moon. CAPCOM GO! immerses you and your family in the Apollo 11 story. Learn about our moon and the great space race.

Disclaimer(s)

Planetarium Show Notes

Planetarium seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early to take your seats.

Planetarium - Evening Showing

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 10 and up, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Planetarium
Room: Planetarium
Age Group: Ages 10 and up, Adults, Family
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

Spring Stargazing highlights the stars and constellations of spring in this month's Evening Showings. You and your family will learn to find your way around the spring, night sky using the stars as your guide.

Disclaimer(s)

Planetarium Show Notes

Planetarium seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early to take your seats.

Planetarium - Evening Showing

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 10 and up, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Planetarium
Room: Planetarium
Age Group: Ages 10 and up, Adults, Family
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

Spring Stargazing highlights the stars and constellations of spring in this month's Evening Showings. You and your family will learn to find your way around the spring, night sky using the stars as your guide.

Disclaimer(s)

Planetarium Show Notes

Planetarium seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early to take your seats.

The St. Charles Parish Library Planetarium is one of the only planetariums in the United States associated with a public library.

Our planetarium helps to increase the public's understanding of science and our universe through interactive presentations on a 360 degree, digital surround-sound, 20-foot dome theater. The planetarium is located just 20 miles west of New Orleans on US 90.

Free Public Shows

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm
Saturday Children's Matinee 10am
Saturday Afternoon 2pm

Address:
105 Lakewood Dr.
Luling, LA 70070

Directions:
Google Maps

Phone:
985-785-8471

Planetarium Supervisor:
Jason Talley

Now Showing

CAPCOM Go

CAPCOM Go

We are ‘go’ to launch with the Apollo missions to the Moon as you become immersed in the Apollo 11 story. Learn about our moon and the great space race as you see the successes and failures through actual NASA footage.

Saturday Matinee: Saturdays at 2pm
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Max Goes To The Moon

Max Goes To The Moon

Join the adventurous dog Max on his trip to the moon and learn about what it might be like to live on the moon in the future.

Children's Matinee: Saturdays at 10am
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Spring Stargazing

Spring Stargazing

Spring Stargazing highlights the stars and constellations of spring. You and your family will learn to find your way around the spring night sky using the stars as your guide. You will also learn that there are more than just stars to observe in the evening sky.

Evening Show: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm
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Contact the Planetarium

Please contact us with any questions or comments you may have. If you would like to suggest a title for our collection, please use our Suggest an Item for Purchase form.