Planetarium

Planetarium interior with seats

Upcoming Shows

Planetarium - Saturday Matinee

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

We Are Aliens explains the science of astrobiology. You and your family will explore planets around other stars, learn about “habitable zones” and look for alien life in our own solar system.

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:

Unveiling the Invisible Universe takes you on a journey through our history of observing the night sky to exploring our universe using X-rays, gamma rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves.

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:

Unveiling the Invisible Universe takes you on a journey through our history of observing the night sky to exploring our universe using X-rays, gamma rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves.

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.

Library Closed - Staff Training

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

All St. Charles Parish Library locations will be closed for staff training.

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

Earth, Moon & Sun

Earth, Moon & Sun

Join Coyote, a confused but witty character, as he explores common misconceptions about our Earth, Moon, and Sun system. Learn about lunar phases, solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and more. Coyote's antics are sure entertain young audiences.

Children's Matinee: Saturdays at 10am
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unveiling the invisible universe

Unveiling the Invisible Universe

Unveiling the Invisible Universe takes you on a journey through our history of observing the night sky to exploring our universe using X-rays, gamma rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves.

Evening Show: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm
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We Are Aliens

We Are Aliens

Learn about the science of astrobiology by exploring planets around other stars, learning about “habitable zones,” and looking for alien life in our own solar system.

Saturday Matinee: Saturdays at 2pm
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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.

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