2020 Fourth Street, Rivertown, Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Telephone: (504) 468-7231
E-mail: touristinfo@kenner.la.us
Hours: Tuesday-Friday By Appointment Only (Groups of 10 or more)
Saturdays open to the public-11:00am-4:00pm (Last ticket sold at 3:00pm)
Box Office Opens to the General Public at 10:00am on Saturdays

Located along the shores of the mighty Mississippi River, just minutes from downtown New Orleans, Kenner's Rivertown offers a host of cultural and family attractions, including several museums, a Repertory Theatre and LaSalle's Landing.  In addition, visitors can shop and dine in restaurants and gift shops in and arounf the area.  Rivertown is a 16 block histporic district, providing family entertainment and an educational experience for tourists, business and convention visitors, as well as local residents. Click Here for a map and driving directions to Rivertown

Rivertown's Features and Attractions

Kenner's Rivertown is proud to be home to the following attractions suitable for residents and vistors of all ages!

Rivertown Repertory Theatre

The mission of the Rivertown Repertory Theatre Guild is to provide the highest quality theatrical productions in a season of musicals and plays that foster a high quality of cultural life in the community, maximizing the impact of art for all patrons and fostering an understanding of art's value with future generations through educational endeavors, while providing a cultural outlet for serious artists who desire to further develop their discipline.

Click here to be redirected to the Rivertown Repertory Theatre's official webpage to learn more about its current features and attractions.

Freeport McMoRan Science Complex

Find an exhilarating world of science at your fingertips in a recently renovated facility dedicated to science and space.  Visitors can experience exciting scientific discovery with dynamic hands-on exhibits displaying information regarding weather, electricity, the human body, the solar system and world geography.  The Freeport McMoRan Science Complex strives to make learning fun for everyone.

The Freeport McMoRan Science Complex is located at 415 Williams Boulevard, Rivertown, Kenner, Louisiana.  To contact the science center, please call (504) 468-7231.

Kenner Planetarium & MegaDome Cinema

The Kenner Planetarium & Megadome Cinema is Rivertown's hottest attraction! Join us here for an experience that is "out of this world!"

CURRENT FEATURES


 

In this entertaining program, vistors will join in a family campfire and learn to identify such familiar constellations as Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, the Greater and Lesser Bears/  They will explore the Big and Little Dippers, and see why Polaris, the North Star, is so very special.  Using stories from Greek Mythology to illustrate the formation of many constellations, Bear Tales is a fun-filled, humorous show that even concludes with a sing-a-long. 
Running Time: 35 minutes
Show Times: Saturday-3:00pm; Weekdays-By Appointment Only

Featuring ten-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, The Ultimate Wave follows a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience.  Filmed in Tahiti and among the islands of French Polynesia, the film showcases dramatic giant screen surfing action in a unique Pacific paradise.
Running Time: 45 minutes
Show Times: Saturday-12:00pm and 2:00pm; Weekdays-By Appointment Only

Party to a mix of today's most popular musical artists in this dazzling display of color and light.  Laser animations bring to life selections from Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Marron 5, and more.  This show is sure to have you poppin'!
Running Time: 40 minutes
Show Times: Saturday-11:00am and 1:00pm; Weekdays-By Appointment Only

RATES:

Adults-$6.00 per show
Children/Seniors-$5.00 per show

*Multi-show packages available for children ages 2-12 years and seniors ages 60 and over.
*Please be advised that show schedules are subject to change.

If you have questions or wish to obtain more information regarding the Kenner Planetarium & Megadome, please contact Heidi Ransom via e-mail at hransom@kenner.la.us or via telephone at (504) 468-7231. 

Kenner Space Station

Blast off to fun and excitement in Kenner's Rivertown! Tour the full-size NASA International Space Station prototype where visitors get a first hand look at the daily living and working environment in space.  Dedicated to space travel and technology, the Space Station is one of two in existence today.  Space-related exhibits allow the visitors to explore spin-off technology with a Space Robot, a 4 billion year old Gibeon Meteorite, and a historical timeline of the 20th century.

Click here to view the Kenner Space Station's Latest Brochure

Kenner Heritage Park

Kenner's colorfil cultural history is celebrated in a replicated village of days gone by. Stroll down beautifully landscaped walkways, pasy buildings such as a turn-of-the-century packing shed, ice house, traditional blacksmith shop, and a 1930's era gas station. The newest additions to the site are a beautiful pond and covered bridge adjacent to the replica of St. Mary's Church, the first church in Kenner.