Hands-on exploration of science, mathematics, and space travel awaits within more than 290 exhibits at Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center. The 92,000-square-foot nonprofit museum is divided into nine galleries. Roaming the galleries, Sci-Port's science-savvy demonstrators invite guests to help them with activities such as dissecting sharks or dissecting all the plot holes in Jaws.

The museum also hosts myriad events throughout the year, from science-of-mixology sessions for adults to famous-scientist "birthday parties" where kids can swap scientist-themed trading cards. Kids can also celebrate their own birthdays at the museum; these Birthday Blast parties include all-day admission, activities, cupcakes, and Liquid Nitrogen ice cream. Even more scientific enlightenment can be found in Sci-Port's IMAX Dome Theatre and Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium, which show a rotating lineup of films on various scientific subjects.