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| The Fall/Winter 2022 Hands On Camps and Science Workshops are now available, starting this Saturday, September 24! You'll enjoy family programs like Pumpkin Palooza, Spooky Science, and Lego Club, at the new Sloan Museum of Discovery in one of our state-of-the-art learning labs or the new maker's space, Discovery Lab! Our workshops now also include book clubs, After Hours 21+ maker activities, snowy science for under 8 and STEM based Camps. Download and print attached flier for a complete list, or click here. |
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| Pumpkin Palooza - Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-Noon Families with children ages 8 & under Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere! We'll investigate the changing weather as we examine pumpkins, create a life cycle project, and choose your own pumpkin to take home. We'll also enjoy donuts and apple cider.
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| Festive Fall - Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-Noon Families with children ages 8+ Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery Fall is in the air! Use measurement tools to create a miniature scarecrow, work with your family to complete a festive engineering challenge, and explore other fall-themed phenomena. We’ll also enjoy donuts and apple cider.
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Sloan Book Club - Thursday, Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery Every first Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m., Sloan will be the host for a drop-in book club in one of our learning labs.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. Don't forget to grab a coffee from our on-site Coffee Beanery Café before joining the discussion. Free club (included with Museum general admission fee).
The October book being discussed is Chevy in the Hole, by Kelsey Ronan. Learn more here. |
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| Lego Club - Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, 10-11:30 a.m. Free monthly drop-in workshop for all ages! Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Love Legos? We do, too! Come build with us! Join us at Sloan Museum of Discovery on the 2nd Saturday each month for a building challenge with the museum’s Legos or build your own idea. Lego Club is open to Lego-lovers of all ages. We even have Duplo bricks for our littlest learners. All materials must stay at the museum to share with other families. Drop into the Discovery Lab makers' space 2nd Saturday of each month 10-11:30 a.m. |
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| Eerie Experiments- Fri., Oct. 21, Oct. 28, 5:30-8 p.m. for families with children ages 8+ Location: Longway Planetarium
Have a ghoulishly good time with these fast-paced and fun Halloween-themed activities and experiments. Set off a chemical reaction that makes a ghost fly, build a catapult to launch Halloween candy, make a bubbling, color-changing potion, and more! Grab a slice of pizza before heading into the Planetarium for the Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
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Spooky Science - Sat., Oct. 22 or 29, 10 a.m.-Noonfor families with children ages 8 years and under
Location: Longway Planetarium It’s “spooky season!” We’ll have a howling good time exploring chemistry, physics, and engineering with a Halloween twist. Use forces and motion to make a spider crawl up its web, build an edible haunted house, and squish your fingers into an ooey, gooey creation.
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| Upcoming Planetarium Special Live Presentations |
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October First Fridays - "Mystery of the Fermi Bubbles"Friday, October 7, 2022, 6 p.m.
First detected in 2010, these puzzling formations emanate from the Milky Way’s galactic center. They are a source of wonder for astrophysicists across the globe, and suggest that our galaxy’s supermassive black hole may have been much more active in the distant past. Join us to discuss active galactic nuclei and explore the possible causes of the mysterious Fermi Bubbles! |
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October Cultural Astronomy-"Legends of the Celtic Way"This exciting new live lecture series focuses on how the stars, planets and galaxies shaped mythologies, religions, and even architecture within various cultures. October's featured presentation is Legends of the Celtic Way: A Halloween Special, Friday, October 14, 2022, 6 p.m. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/Cultural-Astronomy or order tickets here. |
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| October Sensory-friendly Show |
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OOKY SPOOKY LIGHT SHOW During sensory-friendly shows (every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m), we turn the lights up and turn the sound down to provide a welcoming environment for our friends who need a more sensory-safe show. Be yourself and find the best spot in the house to enjoy the show!
Sat., October 8, 11 a.m.
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| Current Planetarium Show Schedulel |
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Accidental AstronautsFollow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Sat & Sun Noon
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For our younger astronomy fans, this new live talk is perfect for 3rd graders and older
Sat & Sun 1 p.m.
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| STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS. Narrated by Mark Hamill.
Sat & Sun 2 p.m. |
| Skies Over Michigan(live lecture)
Stargazers can come back to this show again and again for recent astronomical events and current updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.
Tues-Sun 3 p.m.
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| Prepare to be awed by this immersive film experience about how nature works in one of the world’s greatest ecosystems. See it through the eyes of the youngest members of our animal cast.
Tues-Sun 4 p.m.; Thurs/Fri/Sat 7 p.m. |
| Dark Side: The Light Show
Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound.
Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 p.m.
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| Longway Planetarium Ticket Prices: Tickets: $8 adults, $6 Seniors 60+/Sudents with ID, $6 youth ages 2-11
Genesee County Residents (50% off): $4 adults, $3 seniors 60+/Students with ID, $3 youth ages 2-11. Children Under 2: Free
Members: Free Discounted Combo Tickets: Make it a day of discovery in history and science! Discounted combo-tickets for the same day visit are available for Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium. Available through in-person purchases only. Inquire at Guest Services.
Open: Tuesdays-Sundays
Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes. |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery Now Open! |
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It's finally here! The all-new Sloan Museum of Discovery is open! HOURS: Tues/*Wed/Fri/Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5p.m. *1st Wednesday of each month 5:30-8 p.m.: 21+ After Hours @ the Discovery - cash bar
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Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for After Hours @ The Sloan
An evening of kid-free fun in the new Sloan Museum where adults can be kids again!
-Adults 21+ Only (ID required) -Beer & wine available for purchase -The Coffee Beanery and the Museum Store will also be open. |
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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: Make it a day of discovery in history and science! Discounted combo-tickets for the same day visit are available for Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium. Available through in-person purchases only. Inquire at Guest Services. |
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| 2022-2023 Education Guide Now Available for Educators |
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| TEACHERS! The new Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium Education Guide is now available!
Plan your field trips at the new Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium! Go to SloanLongway.org/Education to find a virtual edition of the Education Guide.
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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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| Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48503Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 |
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