Lafayette Science Museum

Visit this science museum with a world-class planetarium in the heart of Lafayette to learn about our planet, its oceans, outer space, and human innovation.

Explore the intricacies of planet Earth, our oceans, and outer space at the remarkable Lafayette Science Museum, located in the heart of the city and partnered with the University of Louisiana. The museum was founded in 1969 as a volunteer-run community project with the goal to bring science education into local schools. Over the years, the museum has only grown and established even more interactive exhibits and programs while maintaining its mission to promote scientific learning and foster curiosity within the community.

With exhibits that span all sorts of subjects, from biology to paleontology and nanotechnology to our solar system, this museum ensures fun and education for the whole family. The Air and Spacecraft exhibit explores human innovation and the progress that has been made since the first flight taken with the 1903 Wright Flyer. The Interactives exhibit gives visitors the chance to experiment with plasma globes and learn about aquatic life with the interactive Virtual Aquarium. One of the biggest draws of the museum is of course the spectacular Planetarium, which shows various live and playback programs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Blast off into space and learn about space flight, constellations, the Milky Way, and the mysteries of the universe.

If you’re eager yourself to learn more about our fascinating planet and its place in the universe or if you want the perfect family-friendly activity while visiting the region, the Lafayette Science Museum is sure to deliver. The world of science is constantly evolving and the Lafayette Science Museum is committed to doing the same. With its wide variety of exhibits that dive into so many different areas of science in the 10,000-square-foot space, you’ll leave the LSM with tons of newfound knowledge and maybe even an appreciation for a subject you once didn’t care for or know anything about!