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Check out the August Happenings at Sloan Museum of Discovery!
We'll help you squeeze out every last drop of summer fun this August! Let's start with bringing back the beloved Great Lakes Water Table, returning to action August 2nd with a new glacier, an enhanced floor and better drainage for an even more delightful interactive experience! The Hall of Heroes special exhibit runs through September 7 in the FUN Gallery. Behind the Panels on August 2 is an an 18+ after hours event celebrating comic books and vintage collectibles. Take the whole family to the new FREE Community STEM Nights starting August 14, 5-8 p.m. or bring your little hero to the Hero Hangout to enjoy a morning of fun with the Black Panther and Captain Marvel on August 16!
These are just a few of the happenings in August! check out all the activities below, plus the show schedule for Longway Planetarium (see the full show schedule and buy tickets in advance at SloanLongway.org/Now-Showing. |
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Hall of Heroes Interactive Exhibit at Sloan Museum of Discovery through September 7
The Hall of Heroes special interactive exhibit runs through September 7. This fun exhibit brings you into the world of superheroes, crime-fighters, gadgets, and spies through an immersive experience of comic book superhero characters. The Hall of Heroes exhibit add-on ticket is only $5 per person plus general admission* (kids under age 2 and Members of Sloan and Longway get free exhibit and museum entry). For more information go to SloanLongway.org/Heroes.
*Note: For residents of Genesee County, general admission is always free, thanks to the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage that voters passed in 2018.
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| After Hours 18+ Event, Behind the Panels on August 2
Unleash your inner superhero (or villain!) and join us for an epic night of geeky fun and grown-up flair at our Beyond the Panels-After Hours event! This adults only (age 18+) event will have something for every fandom. Browse a selection of comic books and vintage pop culture collectibles. Grab a superhero themed cocktail from the cash bar to enjoy while you check out the vendor tables, or take part in one of the tabletop games. Admission to the Hall of Heroes exhibit included. Learn more and buy tickets at SloanLongway.org/AfterHours. Walk-ins also welcome! Make inquiries at Events@SloanLongway.org, or call (810) 237-3428. |
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| *Community STEM Night - FREE!
Thursday - August 14, 5-8 p.m.
Hands-on activities over several science stations to test your superhero abilities! Learn how simple machines made from pulleys and levers can make us stronger. Build a hover craft. Play with things that fly, and more! All ages and families are encouraged to attend this fun and free evening of interactive science! Presented by the Education team.THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn more at: SloanLongway.org/FreeWorkshops.
*Supported in part by funding provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Michigan Space Grant Consortium. |
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Hang Out with a Superhero for a Super Breakfast Adventure!
A Hero Hangout where little heroes (and their grown-ups!) can enjoy a delicious breakfast on August 16 to supercharge you for your adventure. PLUS, a meet-and-greet with a real-life superhero, a craft to help show your heroic abilities, and admission to The Hall of Heroes exhibit! Superhero costumes are encouraged. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/Heroes, or email Events@SloanLongway.org.
Tickets: Adults (12+) - $25.00; Children (2-11) - $20.00 (Advance ticket purchase requested; tickets are limited)
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| Throw a Super Birthday Party!
Looking to host an epic party that’s out-of-this-world? Throw a SUPER Party at Sloan Museum of Discovery - includes admission to the current special traveling exhibit Hall of Heroes, running through September 7! Schedule your birthday party or make inquiries at Events@SloanLongway.org, or call (810) 237-3428. |
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| New Online Research Tool Makes Finding Flint Easier
Did you know that the Sloan Museum Archives proudly collects and preserves historical photographs, manuscripts, ephemera, audio visual materials, scrapbooks and other unpublished materials from Flint and Genesee County? Our historical collection covers three main areas of focus: local history and the automotive industry in Flint, The Flint Journal staff archives, and institutional history. Sloan's new "Finding Flint" searchable online research tool allows you access to some of these 35,000 images and 800 linear feet of maps, unpublished histories, letters, reports and other evidence of daily life in Flint. Researchers may access this tool here. Contact the historical Collections staff with questions at collections@sloanlongway.org or call 810-237-3421. |
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| Save the Date! 31st Annual Golden Memories Auto Show Returns Sept. 21
FREE AUTOMOBILE GATHERING
September 21, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Flint Cultural Center
1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503
This very special event is exclusively for original or authentically-restored vehicles produced in 1975 or earlier. No visual modifications are allowed, including wheels and hubcaps. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/GoldenMemories. |
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| Save the Date! Night at the Museum-Moroccan Moonlight Annual Fundraiser
September 27, 2025 | 6-10 p.m. Sloan Museum of Discovery - FUN Gallery 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint |
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Discovery Hall Hands-on Science Gallery and Maker's Space |
| Sloan Museum History Gallery |
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| Hagerman Street Early Childhood Imaginative Play Gallery |
| Durant Gallery - Historic Vehicle Showcase |
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Sloan Museum of Discovery Ticket Prices: *(Ticket prices effective July 1, 2025) General Admission Tickets (out-of-county residents): $15 adults, $12 Seniors 60+/Students with ID, $10 Youth ages 2-11, Children Under 2: Free Hall of Heroes Special Traveling Exhibit: $5/person General Admission Genesee County Residents: FREE (Tickets are still required at guest services or online; Hall of Heroes 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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Visit Longway Planetarium Across the Street from Sloan!
After you've enjoyed the hands-on fun at Sloan Museum's, head across the street to see a planetarium show at Longway Planetarium. Combo-tickets offer a savings if you live outside of Genesee county and want to visit both venues on the same day. Ask at Guest Services about combo-tickets. Check out the August 2025 planetarium show schedule below, or see the entire calendar at SloanLongway.org/now-showing. |
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First Fridays - "Chasing the Northern Lights"
Fri., August 1, 6 p.m.(Live format) |
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| Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon Tues.-Sun. 4 p.m. until through August 24
A beautifully animated storybook that comes to life about an ambitious and curious mouse who builds his rocket to fly to the moon. Recommended for ages 5+ |
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Accidental AstronautsTues-Sun Noon (through Aug. 24) |
| We Are StarsTues-Sun 1 p.m. (through Aug. 24) Recommended for ages 3-8 |
| Magic Globe
Tues-Sun 2 p.m. (through Aug. 24) |
| | Skies Over Michigan (live format astronomy show) Tues-Sun 3 p.m. |
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| | Laser Lady Gaga Fri-Sat 7 p.m. (through Aug. 23) Ages 12+ |
| Laser Rock Monsters(through Aug. 23)
Fri-Sat 8 p.m. Ages 12+ |
| AUGUST Sensory-friendly show (for our friends sensitive to lights and sounds): "Magic Globe"Sat. August 9, 11am (doors open 10:30am)
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Longway Planetarium Ticket Prices
$10 ages 12-59, $8 Seniors/Students 60+, and $8 Youth ages 2-11 (Children under 2-FREE)
Genesee County Resident Ticket Pricing *Due to the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage voters passed in 2018, all Longway Planetarium shows are 50% off for Genesee County residents:
$5 adults, $4 seniors 60+, and $4 youth ages 2-11
When you arrive, please present your driver’s license or ID with your address on it to confirm your residency. Longway Planetarium shows are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work. |
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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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