Subject: January Happenings at Sloan Museum & Longway Planetarium

January 2022 exhibits, planetarium shows, science workshops, and special events!
Last Week to Explore Mission Safari maze
at Sloan Museum-Courtland Center
Traveling Exhibit, Mission Safari 
extended through Jan 9, 2022.
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: Open Tuesday-Sunday; closed Mondays 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 
(closed January 10-February 4, 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, and Jan. 1, 2022. 
(CLOSED JANUARY 10-FEBRUARY 4, 2022 as the new traveling exhibit, HOT WHEELS: RACE TO WIN!, is being installed).

January 4-9, 2022
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. 

Open: Tuesdays-Sundays
Closed: Mondays and Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 
Skies Over Michigan
3 p.m. 
Tues. - Sun.
We are Stars
Noon
Sat. and Sun.
Sat. and Sun.
Sea Lions
4 p.m. 
Tues.- Sun.
7 p.m.
Thurs., Fri. Sat.
STARS
2 p.m. 
Sat. and Sun.
January 11-30, 2022
Planetarium Show Schedule
Closed: January 1, 2022, and Mondays
NEW SHOW! DEBUTS 
JAN. 12, 2022
Dark Side: The Light Show
8 p.m. Thurs., Fri., and Sat.

Skies Over Michigan
3 p.m.
Daily
STARS
2 p.m. 
Sat. and Sun.
Sea Lions
7 p.m.
Thurs., Fri. Sat.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY SHOW
Accidental Astronauts
10:30 a.m.
Sat., Jan. 9
Accidental Astronauts
Noon
Saturday & Sunday

January 2022 Special Events & Science Workshops
First Friday: 
Astronomical Highlights of 2021
Fri., Jan. 7,
6-6:45 p.m.


Presented by: Patrick Ross, Planetarium Manager
In person in the dome.
4-7 years old
Sat. Jan. 8
10 a.m.-noon

Polar Bear Picnic
4-7 years old
Sat. Jan. 22
10 a.m.-noon

How Does It Happen?
1st-3rd grades
Sat. Jan. 8,
1-3 p.m.

Maker Lab: Marionettes
For kids 4th-6th grades
Sat. Jan. 22, 
1-4 p.m.
Trivia Night
Sat., Jan. 8,
6-7 p.m.
Team up and compete against the other challengers in six common categories. Recommended for ages 13 and older. In person in the dome.

Cub Scout Workshops & Overnights
A variety of options for Cub Scouts.

Girl Scout Workshops & Overnights
Choose from in-person workshops or virtual option
Maker Lab: Build-A-Bot
1st-3rd grades
Sat. Jan. 22,
1-4 p.m.

What Makes Me, Me?
For kids 4th-6th grades
Sat., Jan. 8,
1-3 p.m.
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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