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January Fun for the Whole Family at Longway Planetarium! Looking for some fun activities in January? We've got the premiere of Secrets of the Universe; a special live James Webb Telescope update on First Fridays; a Vedic-inspired Cultural Astronomy; a sensory-friendly show on January 14; and the return of Dark Side, the classic light show set to Pink Floyd's music! Plus, a new hands-on museum filled with interactives in history, science, and fun for all ages just across the street! Check out the schedule for January below. |
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| January Planetarium Show Schedule and Specials |
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| Accidental Astronauts
Sat & Sun, Noon-12:45 p.m. |
| | Space Academy: Black Holes (live format) |
| | Magic Globe
Sat & Sun, 2-2:45 p.m. |
| | Skies Over Michigan (live format)
Tues-Sun, 3-3:45 p.m. |
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New! Secrets of the Universe (Premiering January 18 - March 24, 2023)
Tues-Fri 4-4:45 p.m.
Thurs/Fri/Sat 7-7:45 p.m.
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| Dark Side: The Light Show
Thurs/Fri/Sat, 8-8:45 p.m.
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| First Fridays (live format) Update-James Webb Space Telescope
Fri. January 6, 2023, 6-6:45 p.m. |
| Cultural Astronomy (live format) Vedic Variations Fri. January 13, 2023, 6-6:45 p.m. Join us as we examine Vedic texts dating back thousands of years. Learn how to keep track of time with an ancient luni-solar calendar. Allow the moon to point you to different stars along its journey, and discover six unique seasons and their corresponding deities moving through the sky.
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| | SENSORY-FRIENDLY SHOW: IN MY BACKYARD Sat. January 14, 2023, 11-11:45 a.m. During sensory-friendly shows, we turn the lights up and turn the sound down to provide a safe, welcoming environment for our friends with special needs. Be yourself and find the best spot in the house to enjoy the show!
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Planetarium Ticket Prices*:
Tickets can be reserved online, in-person, or over the phone at 810-237-3400.
Adults (12-59): $8
Seniors 60+: $6
Children ages 2-11: $6
Children under 2: Free
*50% off for Genesee County Residents (please show ID at Guest Services)
Make it a full day of discovery! Add a visit to Sloan Museum of Discovery across the street! Combo-tickets are a great option for our out-of-county guests who want to visit both the Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum of Discovery on the same day. Get Combo-tickets here or in person at the Guest Services desk and save! (Did you know that Members, school teachers, active military members and their families, and military veterans all receive FREE general admission every day! Learn about all the discounts at SloanLongway.org/discounts) |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery Now Open! |
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Visit Sloan Museum of Discovery the same day (right across the street from Longway Planetarium) Regular Hours:
Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat 10 a.m.-5p.m.
Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5 p.m. |
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Discovery Hall Hands-on Science Gallery
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Hagerman Street Early Childhood Learning Gallery
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Sloan Museum History Gallery
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Durant Gallery - Historic Vehicles
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Sloan Museum of Discovery Ticket Prices: Tickets: $13 adults, $10 Seniors 60+/Sudents with ID, $8 Youth ages 2-11, Children Under 2: Free
Genesee County Residents: FREE (Tickets are still required at guest services or online) Members: FREE 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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Lego Club - drop in 10 - 11:30 a.m.2nd Saturday each month
Love Legos? We do, too! Join us for a once a month challenge with Sloan museum's Legos or build your own idea. Lego Club is open to Lego-enthusiasts of all ages! Drop in 10-11:30 a.m. for Lego Club at Sloan Museum's Discovery Lab on the 2nd Saturday each month.
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| Book Club - drop in 6 - 8 p.m. 1st Thursday of the Month January book: Deadly Aim
Each month we will gather to discuss a different book affiliated with Flint's storied history, and learn how each story connects with our community and our newly renovated museum. Each book club meeting will conclude with a guided tour through the Museum History gallery. This is a free gathering, included with Museum Admission. Learn more here. |
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| Shop our online gift shop for unique and special gifts for the history or science fan in your life! |
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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 |
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