Owned and operated by Southeastern Louisiana University, the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts offers exciting cultural events year-round in a grand and elegant entertainment setting. Its mission and purpose is to enhance and support the university's educational, economic and cultural commitment to the region.
The Hammond Regional Arts Center (HRAC) supports, promotes, and coordinates visual, performing, and literary arts in Tangipahoa Parish and surrounding parishes. The non-profit organization's primary mission is to enrich lives through quality arts education, develop an appreciation of the arts within individuals, and introduce the public to professional exhibitions, performances and literature. The Arts Center hosts 10 exhibits per year, provides free or affordable arts education opportunities through lectures and workshops, and supports arts education in local public schools.
The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center is an educational and exciting adventure for families with toddlers and children up to age twelve. Have your children learn and play in an interactive and unique environment. With ever changing exhibits and experiences, there’s always something new to learn at the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center. “We are deeply committed to the importance of play and its role in the development and lives of all children.” Join in the fun at the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center today!
The Tangipahoa Parish Library offers so much more than grabbing a good book to read! Want an ebook, audio book, or a DVD? How about channeling your inner child at the Hammond Adult Coloring Club where you can color your stress away? You’re right stop is the Downtown Hammond Tangipahoa Parish Library. The Hammond branch offers constant activities for children and adults, book readings, and educational, fun events for all ages. You can also check out a book or two while you’re there! Don’t get left out of the fun, visit the Downtown Hammond Tangipahoa Parish Library to see more events and offers.