Free First Sunday-"Star Wars Day at LASM: May the Fourth Be With You"

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience as the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) celebrates Star Wars Day and Astronomy Day on Sunday, May 4th, from 1 PM to 5 PM with Star Wars Day at LASM: May the Fourth Be With You.

Thanks to the generous support of co-sponsors Arkel Constructors and The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, this exciting, family-friendly event is free to the public as part of the Free First Sunday program.

The day will be filled with fun activities for all ages, including hands-on Star Wars-themed crafts and activities, astronomy shows at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium for a reduced price of $5, demonstrations from the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society, and much more.

Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Star Wars characters and enjoy a full day of cosmic fun. The event will feature a variety of interactive experiences, including exciting demonstrations from the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society and NASA Solar System Ambassador Linda Gauthier.

A major highlight of the event will be the 2 PM showing of Star Wars: The Worlds Within in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, an exciting astronomy-themed show that explores the real science behind the Star Wars universe and the wonders of space. Guests will discover the real-world counterparts to iconic Star Wars destinations like Coruscant, Naboo, Tatooine, and Hoth.

For younger fans, there will be Literacy with Leia, a special storytime event at 1:45 PM and 3:45 PM in the museum’s Zeiss Gallery. Children will have the chance to listen to captivating tales with a Star Wars twist, led by the beloved Princess Leia.

This event is made possible through the generous co-sponsorship of Arkel Constructors and The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, who share LASM’s commitment to education, community engagement, and fostering an appreciation for art and science.

Admission to the event is free, thanks to Arkel Constructors and FlyBTR, with a reduced admission of just $5 for the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. For more information, visit www.lasm.org.