Subject: Check Out the Upcoming Events at Sloan Museum & Longway Planetarium!

Check out our upcoming events, science workshops, shows, and exhibits!
Hot Wheels: Race to Win! is Full Speed Ahead through May 15 at Sloan Museum-Courtland
Open through May 15 at Sloan Museum-Courtland Center
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 
Sundays Noon-5 p.m.; Closed Mondays* 
(*Closed Easter Sunday, April 17)

Tickets: $9 adults, $8 seniors 60+, $7 ages 2-11
Genesee County Residents: $3 per person
Members: Free 


Admission includes Hot Wheels: Race to Win!, plus general admission exhibits to the vintage Vehicle Gallery and children's play zone. Tickets can be used any day.


Speed, power, performance... Buckle up and race with the most famous toy vehicles on the planet—Hot Wheels! Be part of a dynamic race team working together to build and test the world’s fastest (and safest) speed machines, using Hot Wheels® diecast cars to experiment and play. This behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling world of racing investigates the scientific process for designing super-fast cars. Hands-on experiences, authentic race gear, and captivating memorabilia will engage families in the process of experimenting with speed, power, and performance using Hot Wheels cars and track as the their tools. 
*(note: when purchasing your tickets online, you do not need to select a date; tickets will be good for any day that the exhibit is open).
Sloan Museum-Courtland General Admission Exhibits 
CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2022
Tickets: $6 adults, $5 seniors 60+, $4 youth ages 2-11
Genesee County Residents: Free
Members: Free
General admission includes the play area and historic vehicles.
Explore an interactive gallery where kids can learn through pretend play.
See over 30 vehicles from Flint's history.
Sloan Museum at Courtland Hours:
Tues.-Sat.: 10-5 p.m.
Sun.: Noon-5 p.m.
Closed: Mondays (Closed Easter Sunday, April 17)
Upcoming Planetarium Show Schedules & Events
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 seniors 60+, $5 youth ages 2-11
Genesee County Residents: $3.50 adults, $2.50 seniors 60+, $2.50 youth ages 2-11 
Members: Free
Open: Tuesdays-Sundays
Closed: Mondays (*Closed Easter Sunday, April 17)
*Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Skies Over Michigan
(live lecture)
3 p.m.
Tues.-Sun.
Sat April 9, 
11 a.m. 

4 p.m. Wed.-Sun.
1 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 


7 p.m.
Thurs., Fri. Sat.
Sat. and Sun.

Sat. and Sun.
Sat. April 9, 2022
6 p.m.


"The Universe Through Superman's Eyes"
Fri. May 6,2022
6-7 p.m.
Hands-on Workshops
Solar Systems Adventure
4-years-old through Kindergarten
Sat. April 30
10 a.m.-Noon
Maker Lab: Tinker Time
4-years-old through Kindergarten
Sat. May 14
10 a.m.-Noon
Frog Frenzy
4-years-old through Kindergarten
May 21
10 a.m.-Noon
Crack the Code!
4th-6th Graders
April 9
1-3 p.m.

Beyond the Moon
4th-6th Graders
April 30
1-3 p.m.

Maker Lab: Jewelry Design
4th-6th Grades
May 14
1-4 p.m.

Mathematic Gamemasters
1st-3rd Grades
Sat. April 9
1-3 p.m.

The Great Exploration
1st-3rd Grades
Sat. April 30
1-3 p.m.
Maker Lab: Busy Builder
1st-3rd Graders
May 14
1-4 p.m.

Garden Investigation
1st-3rd Graders
May 21
1-3 p.m.

Girl Scout Workshops & Overnights
Choose from in-person workshops or virtual option
Cub Scout Workshops & Overnights
A variety of options for Cub Scouts.

NEW! Free Spring Fling Fun Playgroups
Tuesdays, April 19 and May 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sloan Museum-Courtland Center, Burton, MI 
Cost: Free
Recommended for families with children aged 0-5.
Early On and Sloan Museum educators are teaming up to host  spring-themed family fun activities, including an interactive read-aloud and storybook STEM activity. Each family will take home a goodie bag and a book. A pasta dinner will also be provided! 
 
Pre-registration is required to attend. 
To register for the Spring Fling playgroups, click here.
Upcoming 21+ Events
Mix and Mingle Under the Stars fundraiser
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Longway Planetarium
Tickets: $50 
Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium’s third annual Mix and Mingle Under the Stars will take place at Longway Planetarium on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Enjoy tastes of local food, cocktails, ciders, wine, and beer served up by Genesee County’s favorite chefs and brewers. This fun event will also feature a silent auction to benefit our educational programming, support our outreach initiatives, and daily operations. Your participation helps open doors to thousands of underserved kids to attend our programs and engage in history and science.

Thank you to our Jupiter Sponsor, 360 Interactive
Drag Queen Game Night
Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 6-11:00 p.m.
Sloan Museum at Courtland Center
Tickets: $30 - Food and drinks will be available to purchase
This event is 21 and up! Advanced tickets are recommended.

Join special guest hosts Astara Love and Jeremy Fenech in a night of Drag Queen Game Night and a special version of the Fenech Feud. This game night will include several games of bingo, a drag show, and two lucky groups will get to compete with our Queens in the Fenech Feud. Join us for a night of laughs, prizes, and a few surprises!

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Sloan Museum 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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Sloan Museum at Courtland Center Mall
4190 E. Court St. Burton, MI 48509
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Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
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1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503, United States
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