Planetarium

Planetarium interior with seats

Upcoming Shows

Library Closed - Martin Luther King Jr Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch, Planetarium
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Planetarium - Evening Showing

6:30pm–7:30pm
Planetarium
All Ages
Library Branch: Planetarium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

Experience The Aurora: the Mysterious Lights on our planetarium dome with actual time-lapse photography.

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
Planetarium
All Ages
Library Branch: Planetarium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

Experience The Aurora: the Mysterious Lights on our planetarium dome with actual time-lapse photography.

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 - Children's Matinee

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

Long before books, people told stories written in the stars. See one such story in Legends of the Night Sky: Orion.

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

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion

According to ancient storytellers, Orion was a mighty hunter before becoming a part of the starry night sky. Watch as he grows up, falls in love with the goddess of the Moon, and fights the giant scorpion, Scorpius.

Children's Matinee: Saturdays at 10am
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Space Park 360 Infinity

SpacePark 360 Infinity

Experience thrills and chills as you ride on nine different amusement park rides across the solar system and beyond.

Saturday Matinee: Saturdays at 2pm
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The Aurora: The Mysterious Light

The Aurora: The Mysterious Light

Shimmering lights softly illuminate the clear dark skies. Learn what causes these mysterious lights and by using actual time-lapse photography, witness the splendor which is the Aurora.

Evening Show: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm
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