The Zachary Rotary Club heard from the executive director of the Louisiana Art & Science Museum at its March 13 meeting.
Karen M. Soniat shared insights about the museum’s exhibits, educational programs and its mission to inspire curiosity through art and science.
Housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum offers educational entertainment for visitors of all ages.
- The art galleries showcase changing fine art exhibitions and selections from the permanent collection.
- The interactive art and science galleries are designed for children.
- The Ancient Egypt Gallery houses ancient artifacts and a Ptolemaic-era mummy that rests in a re-created rock-cut tomb.
- The Irene W. Pennington Planetarium features sky shows, large-format films, visual music shows and galleries devoted to space science.
