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Longway Planetarium is Michigan's largest and most technologically-advanced planetarium, located in the beautiful Flint Cultural Center Campus. 1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI |
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Indoor Fun Under the Dome for Spring Break Week!
Longway Planetarium has added extra daytime shows through April 6 for Spring Break (see the full schedule at Longway.org or check out the shows below). Sit back, relax and watch the show in comfy reclining seats under the iconic 40 foot dome! |
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Special March 31-April 6 Show Schedule for Spring Break |
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| Accidental Astronauts: An Earth Sun Moon Adventure Noon (3/31-4/6) Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
1 p.m. (3/31-4/6)
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| Legend of the Enchanted Reef
2 p.m. (3/31-4/6)
Watch movie trailer.
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| Skies Over Michigan(live presentation format)
3 p.m.
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
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| | Laser Taylor Swift (musical laser light show)
4 p.m. (3/31-4/6) 7 p.m. (4/3-5)Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| Laser Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Led
(musical laser light show)
8 p.m. (4/3-5)
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| First Friday - "Owls of Michigan"
Friday, April 4, 6pmLive presentation format Learn more and buy tickets in advance here. |
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April 8-May 11, 2025 Show Schedule and Events |
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Second Fridays - "Black Holes"
Fri., April 11, 6pm(live presentation format) Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| | Accidental Astronauts: An Earth Sun Moon Adventure Noon Sat & Sun (4/8-5/11) Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
1 p.m. Sat & Sun (4/8-5/11)
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| Legend of the Enchanted Reef
2 p.m. Sat & Sun (4/8-5/11)
Watch movie trailer.
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
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| Skies Over Michigan(live presentation format)
3 p.m. Tues-Sun
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| One Sky Project
4 p.m. Tues-Sun (4/8-5/11)
Watch movie trailer.
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| FINAL WEEKS!
Laser Taylor Swift
(musical laser light show)
7 p.m. Thurs-Sat (4/10-5/10)
Buy tickets here. |
| FINAL WEEKS!
Laser Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Led
(musical laser light show)
8 p.m. Thurs-Sat (4/10-5/10)
Buy tickets here. |
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| | SENSORY-FRIENDLY SHOW Legend of the Enchanted Reef
11 a.m. Sat. 4/12 |
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Books & Stars Book Club
Thursday, April 3, 5:30 p.m. April's Featured book: The Crowd & The Cosmos: Adventures in the Zooniverse, by C. Lintott Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint |
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Visit Sloan Museum of Discovery Across the Street!
Before or after the planetarium show, head across the street to Sloan Museum of Discovery for hands-on fun in science and history. With four primary galleries and the special temporary exhibit, 2theXtreme-Math Alive!, there's something for everyone! Genesee County residents receive free general admission. Combo-tickets offer a savings if you live outside of Genesee county and want to visit both venues on the same day. |
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| 2theXtreme-Math Alive! runs through May 11, 2025
This engaging hands-on exhibit will inspire, spark imagination and celebrate the wonder of math and science! Only $5 plus general admission! Ask guest services to add 2theXtreme when you come in for a museum visit!
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Historical Book Club
Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m. April's Featured book: Drive On!: A Social History of the Motor Car, by L.J.K. Setright Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221, E. Kearsley St., Flint |
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| LEGO® Club for All Ages
Saturday, April 12, 10 -11:30 a.m., Discovery Lab maker space FREE drop-in workshop with general admission (includes access to the four primary gallery spaces and maker space; special traveling exhibit, "2theXtreme-Math Alive!" is $5 extra). |
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| Adult Hobby Workshop - "Learn to Crochet" with Mr. Eli
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Discovery Lab maker space $20 registration fee (includes all supplies and a few crochet tools to take home). Ages 16+ please. Space is limited; sign up by April 17 or earlier. |
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| Discovery Hall Hands-on Science Gallery and Maker's Space |
| Durant Gallery - Historic Vehicle Showcase |
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| Sloan Museum History Gallery |
| Hagerman Street Early Childhood Imaginative Play Gallery |
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Sloan Museum of Discovery Ticket Prices: General Admission Tickets (out-of-county residents): $14 adults, $11 Seniors 60+/Students with ID, $9 Youth ages 2-11, Children Under 2: Free 2theXtreme Special Traveling Exhibit: $5/person (add a ticket during your visit) General Admission Genesee County Residents: FREE (Tickets are still required at guest services or online; 2theXtreme is not included in General Admission) Discounted Combo Tickets: For out-of-county residents, this is a great option to make it a day of discovery in history and science at both the Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum of Discovery right across the street! Discounted combo-tickets for the same day visit are available in-person or online.
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| Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. |
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Sloan Museum of Discvovery and Longway Planetarium are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.
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| Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 Sloan Museum of Discovery 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 |
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