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Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Baton Rouge, LA

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Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Baton Rouge museum combining art and science exhibits with an Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.

100 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 · Baton Rouge, LA

About Louisiana Art & Science Museum

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum in Baton Rouge pairs changing and permanent art and science exhibits with a planetarium under its dome. Visitors can see shows, hands-on areas, and rotating exhibitions, and the museum runs family programs, workshops, and events.

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