If you’re scratching your head as to coming up with weekend activities for you and your family to enjoy, there’s a fun, affordable, and educational opportunity right in the heart of Lafayette. The Lafayette Science Museum is one of Louisiana’s most premier science teaching institutions. With over ten exhibits and a state-of-the-art planetarium, visitors of all ages will have a great weekend uncovering the Earth, sea, and space’s infinite secrets.
1. Check Your Calendar, and the Museum’s
Before you hop in your car quite yet, make sure to double-check the LSM website to confirm their hours. Currently, the museum is only open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
With these limited hours, we’d recommend showing up earlier rather than later to decrease the chance of being held up by a line.
2. Plan Your Itinerary
With over 10,000 square feet of exhibition space, the museum is massive. To decrease the amount of time you spend staring at your map, single out a few exhibits you’re certain you want to visit. These can be found on the LSM exhibit. A few of our favorites include:
Paleontology
If you have a little one who’s obsessed with dinosaurs (or if you are!), the paleontology exhibit is a must-see. Make sure you don’t miss the UL Lafayette Geology Prep Lab; here, you’ll be able to watch scientists and students dusting for fossils and minerals from specimens that they’ve collected from the field.
Speed of Light
This exhibit explores the evolution of telecommunications, particularly with the genesis of fiber optics. Speed of Light is a particular stand-out because of its hands-on displays. Enjoy an interactive look at the differences between fiber optics and copper wires, as well as a virtual-reality experience that explores the rise of the Internet age.
3. See What’s on Show at the Planetarium
The Planetarium is not to be missed. Its special programs for virtually every age group continue to dazzle LSM patrons, from its movie about astronomy in ancient Egypt to its live Q and A with LSM scientists to talk about the modern universe.
Another cool feature of the Planetarium is that its scientists are collecting anecdotes from its visitors of their account of the Great Meteor of 1957, which dazzled the South one starry night over sixty years ago. To be a part of this project, fill out a brief questionnaire on the LSM website.
4. Getting There the Day-of
Now that the big day is here, it’s time to plan your course of action.
Make sure you know what you’re doing to stay fueled throughout the day. Though there is a small concession stand at the museum, LSM is located in the heart of downtown, where there is a bevy of restaurants if you’d prefer to eat outside. Parking is another factor to consider. The museum does not have its own lot, but you should be able to find parking on the street, or in the municipal garage located approximately one block south of LSM.
And, of course, you’ll need a reliable ride to get you there. That’s where we’re here to help. Visit Service Cadillac and browse our inventory of new and pre-owned cars. No matter your tastes, we’ll help you find something you’ll love to get you out of the house this weekend.
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