Planetarium

Planetarium interior with seats

Upcoming Shows

Planetarium - Evening Showing

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Planetarium
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:

We have set our sights on Mars: the Ultimate Voyage. Learn about NASA’s current research and training, paving the way for humanity to survive the two-year journey to the red planet and back. 

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
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:

We have set our sights on Mars: the Ultimate Voyage. Learn about NASA’s current research and training, paving the way for humanity to survive the two-year journey to the red planet and back. 

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:

In Dinosaur: Passage to Pangaea, two children travel back to the time of dinosaurs. While exploring the supercontinent Pangaea, they learn basic geology.

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:

STARS runs as our Saturday Matinee this month. You and your family will learn about the life cycle of stars, from stellar formation to black holes.

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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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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Forward To The Moon

Forward To The Moon

Learn about our nearest neighbor in space, the moon, and our plans to create a permanent base on it. The Artemis mission will also be discussed.

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.