The Audubon Planetarium & Nature Dome Theater takes you from swamp to space in a matter of seconds. Zoom out for some awe-inspiring views of the Universe, our solar system, and spaceship Earth, the one planet we all call home, via a quick and comfortable journey from New Orleans East!
With much more to explore at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 11000 Lake Forest Boulevard, the Audubon Planetarium & Nature Dome Theater offers a wide variety of short and feature films along with interactive presentations exploring life, the stars, planets, and stories we share across time and the cosmos.
Come Visit Us in New Orleans East!
We invite all of our Junior Rangers to join us for our new featured show!
Stellars: Mission Green
Join a lovable ragtag group of aliens who crash land on Earth and learn how to restore the forest life support system inside their spaceship.
Presentations typically run 45 minutes to one hour. Please refer to the show calendar above for dates and times. Schedule and selection subject to change.
Tickets
Tickets are available online only. No cash transactions at the Nature Center. In-person/cash sales for the Planetarium are only available at the Zoo or Aquarium.
Tickets are available online only and may sell out
We strongly recommend purchasing tickets before arriving
Doors open 10 minutes before showtime and close precisely at showtime
Programs begin promptly
Arrive early to allow time for parking and restrooms
No late entry or re-entry will be permitted
10:00 AM shows are generally reserved for very young audiences — not all shows are suitable for all age groups
Shows typically run 45 minutes to one hour
Some presentations include an optional activity following a fulldome film
While every effort will be made to show the content as it appears on the schedule, changes and substitutions may occasionally be necessary
All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Tickets are available online only
No cash transactions on site
No refunds
Limited handicap seating available
Groups and Field Trips
Explore both nature and the cosmos with discounted group rates at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center Planetarium & Nature Dome Theater. Private group and field trip options now available!
