| | | Check out Sloan's events and highlights during February! And as a reminder, Sloan will be open for President's Day on Monday, February 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring the kids for some indoor fun! |
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New Mazes & Brain Games Interactive Exhibition Opens Saturday, Feb. 3!
Mazes & Brain Games opens to the public in Sloan Museum of Discovery's FUN Gallery on February 3 (free Member Preview will be on on Fri., Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m.). Mazes & Brain Games winds its way over 5,000 square feet with over 60 puzzling experiences that inspire exploration and ingenuity. Great for multi-generations of family members to enjoy together! Learn more at SloanLongway.org/Mazes. The exhibit entry fee is just $5 per person, plus general admission (free entry for Members). The exhibit will run through May 19, 2024. Buy tickets in advance here, or in person at guest services. |
| | February is Reciprocal Membership Month with the Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Members always receive free admission to Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium, and now your membership has even more value! During the month of February 2024, members of Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium will receive free admission to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum (GRCM members get free admission to Sloan Museum), including their current traveling exhibit, "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit." Just bring your Sloan Museum membership card when you go to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum in February and enjoy! Not a member yet? Learn more about membership benefits at SloanLongway.org/Membership. |
| | | Get Ready for the Annual Galentine's Day Event and Expo February 23!
It's back, and bigger and better than ever. Grab your girls and join us for the 8th annual Galentine’s Day on Friday, Feb. 23, 6-10 p.m.! Pamper and spoil yourself and your besties with shopping, karaoke and more! All four museum galleries will be open to event attendees until 8 p.m. A cash bar and the Coffee Beanery Cafe will also be open for food and beverage purchases during the event. This event is for 18+ years of age. $5/person. Learn more and buy tickets at SloanLongway.org.Galentines
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| | | New Podcast Digs Into Genesee County's Historical Artifacts
Sloan Museum is the caretaker of nearly 50,000 curated artifacts and over 100,000 archives that highlight Flint and Genesee County's rich cultural, political, and industrial history. The new Discover Uncover podcast was produced to bring our history-loving patrons on a learning journey that delves deep into the artifacts' back stories. The podcast is hosted by Jerome Threlkeld, Community Engagement Coordinator and lifelong resident of Flint, and Geoffrey Woodcox, Sloan's Curator of History Collections. The newest episode features an interview with the Anishinabek artist, Adam Avery, and his Native American beadwork currently on display in the history gallery. Premiering on February 5 is an in-depth interview about the dramatic and significant history of the WWII Hellcat Tank Destroyer seen in the History Gallery. Watch Discover Uncover on YouTube, stream on SloanLongway.org/DiscoverUncover, or find it on your favorite podcast app. Please feel free to leave us a voicemail at (810) 237-3417, or email Podcast@SloanLongway.org with any comments, suggestion, or questions. We may use your voice or comment in upcoming episodes. (This is a new service at Sloan; if you are interested in being a valued and visible sponsor of Discover Uncover, please contact DCampbell@SloanLongway.org). |
| | Historical Book Club
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 6-8 p.m.
February's featured book is Abandoned Flint, by Kyle Brooky.
This free monthly book club includes tours of the Sloan History Gallery and selected museum artifacts relevant to the book. Learn more about our Book Clubs here.
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
1221 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503
Register in advance here. Walk-ins accepted. Purchase Abandoned Flint through Sloan's online store, or anywhere you purchase your books. |
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| | Lego Club
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Among many other hand-on engagments, the Sloan Museum of Discovery Lab maker's space inside Discovery Hall hosts free monthly LEGO Club activities (included with museum general admission). All supplies are included, or bring your own! Building Legos is great for multi-generations to enjoy together! Learn more at SloanLongway.org/FreeWorkshops |
| | Sloan's Volunteer Spotlight - Jeff Bennett
Jeff Bennett volunteers in the Sloan Museum Artifact Collections department researching the history of items that have been donated. He enjoys seeing the families and school groups visiting the museum because, “that makes everything worthwhile.” Jeff believes that everyone has something to contribute in telling Flint’s story, and he encourages anyone who has the spare time to do so.
Jeff’s long history with Flint began when he started attending the Flint Auto Auction many years ago. While writing textbooks for Northwood University, Sloan's staff had assisted Jeff in his research about General Motors' early days and longtime GM Executive Alfred P. Sloan. Jeff now volunteers on the Sloan Museum Auto Fair Committee, the United Way of Midland’s Allocation Panel, and with the Blessed Sacrament’s car show.
When he isn’t volunteering, Jeff works as a substitute teacher and enjoys going to the Flint Institute of Arts and Flint's Back to the Bricks events. As an amateur automotive historian, he enjoys all things automotive-related.
Thank you to Jeff, and to ALL of our volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with either Sloan Museum of Discovery or Longway Planetarium, learn more at SloanLongway.org/Volunteer. |
| | | Sloan Museum is Now a Museums for All Member
Sloan Museum of Discovery is now a "Museums for All" member! The Museums for All program helps reduce financial barriers of low income families that may prevent them from attending museums. For all Genesee County residents, general admission to Sloan Museum is free due to the Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage that was passed in 2018. Now, we also have something to help out-of-county patrons who receive food assistance from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progam). Through our participation as a Museums for All member, the general admission fee is just $3.00 for up to 4 individuals per SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, and a valid form of photo ID. It's that easy! To learn more about Museums for All, go to Museums4All.org. |
| | | Upcoming Scout Programs
Attention Scout Leaders! There are still openings for Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Cub Scout programs, including overnights, fun nights, and workshops. Here are some of our upcoming scouting programs that are not yet sold out. For a complete list of scout programs, go to SloanLongway.org/Scouts
ALL SCOUTS: Fun Girl Scout Night! | Overnight
Date: 2/24/2024
Time: 6 p.m - 9 a.m.
Cost: $35 scouts; $19 adults
Learn more here, or sign up here.
DAISY'S: Space Scientists Explorer | Overnight
Date: 2/16/24
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 a.m.
Cost: $32 scouts; $16 adults
Location: Longway Planetarium
Learn more here, or sign up here.
BROWNIES: Bugs | Workshop
Date: 4/13/2024
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $15
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Learn more here, or sign up here.
JUNIOR BADGE: Space Science Investigator | Workshop
Date: 4/27/2024
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: $15
Location: Longway Planetarium
Learn more here, or sign up here.
SENIOR BADGE: Space Science Expert - Overnight
Date: 3/15/2024
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 a.m.
Cost: $32 scouts; $16 adults
Location: Longway Planetarium
Learn more here, or sign up here.
AMBASSADOR BADGE: Space Science Master | Overnight
Date: 3/15/2024
Time: 6 p.m - 9 a.m.
Cost: $32 scouts; $16 adults
Location: Longway Planetarium
Learn more here, or sign up here.
ALL SCOUTS: Fun Cub Scout Night! | Overnight
Date: 5/4/24
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 a.m.
Cost: $35 scouts / adults $19
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Learn more here, or sign up here.
WOLF CUB: Sky is the Limit | Workshop Date: 3/17/2024
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Learn more here, or sign up here.
WEBELOS: Engineer | Workshop Date: 3/9/2024
Time:1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Learn more here, or sign up here. |
| | Sloan Museum of Discovery Hours and General Admission Prices
Address: 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503 Mondays:Closed most Mondays* (*Open Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, for President's Day; CLOSED on Monday, January 15, for MLK Day)
Tuesdays-Saturdays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (open until 8 p.m. Thurs., Jan.11, 2024, for the final week of REAL BODIES exhibit)
Sundays: Noon-5 p.m.Website: SloanMuseum.org
General Admission Prices
Ages 12-59 - $14
Seniors 60+ - $11
Students (with ID) - $11
Children 2-11 - $9
Children Under 2 - Free
Genesee County Residents
All Genesee County Residents** - FREE General Admission (does not include special traveling exhibits); all Genesee County residents must show proof of residency with a valid I.D. to receive discounted pricing.
**Sloan Museum of Discovery educational programs are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.
Members
Members of Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium get FREE general admission to both venues, in addition to other discounts and benefits. Not a Member yet? Find out how to become a Member and start SAVING at SloanLongway.org/Membership!
Other Discounts
Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Members: Free
Flint Children’s Museum Members: $1 off per ticket
Impression 5 and Ann Arbor Hands-On members: 50% off
Veterans, active military families, and teachers: Free
Proud member of Museums for All
Click here for more information about discounts. |
| | Check Out These New Longway Planetarium Shows in February 2024 |
| New Laser Lights Shows
Just across the street from Sloan Museum is Michigan's largest planetarium, Longway Planetarium. New laser light shows, complete with laser beams and a fog machine for special effects, are now showing at Longway on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through March 30, 2024. Go to SloanLongway.org/LaserLightShows for tickets and information, or check out the shows below. From Taylor Swift fans, to 80s rockers and old-school Motown groovers, there's a laser light show for everyone under the dome! |
| Laser Motown - 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Jan. 11-March 30 |
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| Laser Taylor Swift - 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Jan. 11-March 30 |
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| Laser AC/DC vs. Guns 'N Roses - 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Jan. 11-March 30 |
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| | | Romance Under the Stars Returns to the Planetarium February 13 and 14
Heads up to all star-crossed lovers and friends...Treat your sweety to an an elegant meal under the starry dome of Longway Planetarium, complete with appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert. This popular 21+ event is nearly sold out. Tickets are limited and pre-registration is required. Choose between these two evenings:
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 or Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 6-9 p.m. Longway Planetarium. 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
Tickets: $250 per couple
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| | Free "Books & Stars" Book Club at Longway Planetarium |
| BOOKS & STARS BOOK CLUB for February 2024:
The Interstellar Age: Inside the Forty-Year Voyager Mission, by Jim Bell
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2023
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503
Free with general admission
Learn more about the free monthly book clubs here. Register in advance here. Walk-ins welcome. |
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