Subject: December Happenings at Sloan Museum & Longway Planetarium

Don't miss this month's new exhibits, planetarium shows, science workshops, and special events!
Explore Mission Safari maze
at Sloan Museum at Courtland Center
Traveling Exhibit, Mission Safari Open until Jan 2.
Tickets: $9 adults, $8 seniors 60+, and $7 youth ages 2-11
Genesee County Residents: $3 per person
Members: Free
Traveling exhibit admission includes Mission Safari plus general admission exhibits.


Closed: Mondays (except Dec. 27), Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31, and Jan. 1, 2022. 
Spin the wheel and your adventure is real! Spider webs, jungle vines, swinging bars and more await you in this a-maze-ing Mission Safari adventure that's both educational and fun. Learn how your favorite animals get around and try their movements on for size while learning about efforts to save their habitats. Can you jump as far as a Kangaroo? Can you glide like an eagle? Can you navigate a web like a black widow? Find out while learning about biodiversity, conservation, and your favorite animals in this interactive maze experience that's never the same experience twice!
  • Step 1: Spin the wheel to determine your companion animal.
  • Step 2: Find it in the maze.
  • Step 3: Discover fascinating facts about your companion animal.
General Admission Exhibits
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 (except Dec. 27), Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31, and Jan. 1, 2022.

December 1 - 19, 2021
Planetarium Show Schedule

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
Click here for our most current mask policy. Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes. 

Closed: Mondays (except Monday, December 27, 2021), December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1. 
Skies Over Michigan
3 p.m. 
Tues. - Sun.
Cosmic Christmas
4 p.m. Daily
8 p.m. Thurs./Fri./ Sat. 
We are Stars
Noon
Sat. and Sun.
Sat. and Sun.
Violent Universe
2 p.m. 
Sat. and Sun.
Sensory-Friendly
Cosmic Christmas
Sat. Dec. 11  
11 a.m.
Special Holiday Planetarium Show Schedule
December 21-January 2
Closed: December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1.
We are Stars
Noon 
Daily
Cosmic Christmas Light Show
2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
7 p.m. Thurs.

Skies Over Michigan
3 p.m.
Daily
December Special Events & Science Workshops
Einstein, Eddington, & the Proof of Relativity
Fri., Dec. 3,
6-6:45 p.m.

Presented by Charlie Johnston

In person in the dome.
4-7 years old
Sat. Dec. 4 
10 a.m.-noon
1st-3rd grades
Sat. Dec. 4 
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
For kids 4th-6th grades
Sat., Dec. 4
1-3 p.m.
Jewelry Maker
For kids 7th-12th grades
Sat. Dec. 4 10 a.m.- Noon
Dec. 7-Jan 2
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Daily
Polar Story Time
Sat. Dec. 11
9 – 9:45 a.m. 
Trivia Night
Sat., Dec. 11  
6 p.m.
In person in the dome.
Wizards Tea
Sun., Dec. 12
10 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
James Webb Telescope Lecture
Sat., Dec. 18
6 – 6:45 p.m.
Wintery Weather Camp
4-7 year olds
Dec.28-30 
10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Camp
1st-3rd grades
Dec. 28 - 30 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
For kids 4th-6th grades
Dec 28-30
1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Cub Scout Workshops & Overnights
A variety of options for Cub Scouts.
Girl Scout Workshops & Overnights
Choose from in-person workshops or virtual option
More Ways To Discover
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
810-237-3450 | Email | Facebook
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
810-237-3400 | Email | Facebook
1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503, United States
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