Planetarium

Planetarium interior with seats

Upcoming Shows

Planetarium - Evening Showing

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

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

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:

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure introduces your young children to the wonders of stargazing with Big Bird and Elmo as their 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 - 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 Astronomers explains the science of astronomy and the work of astronomers.

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 - Mardi Gras Holiday

All Day 2/16–2/17
Closing
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch, Planetarium, Virtual, Community Outreach
Description:

All library locations are closed for the Mardi Gras Holiday.

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

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, discover the stars, star patterns, moon, and sun above Sesame Street. Learn about the wonders of the night sky, see the Big Dipper, and take an imaginary trip to the Moon!

Children's Matinee: Saturdays at 10am
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We Are Astronomers

We Are Astronomers

Learn about the science of astronomy and the work of astronomers as they peer deep into space, revealing the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to solve the mysteries of the universe. Observe the wonders of the universe in each wavelength of light. Narrated by David Tennant.

Saturday Matinee: Saturdays at 2pm
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Winter Stargazing

Winter Stargazing

Winter Stargazing highlights the stars and constellations of winter. You and your family will learn to find your way around the winter 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

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