| | | New Hall of Heroes Interactive Exhibit Opens May 24 at Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint, Michigan
Sloan Museum of Discovery opens their newest special traveling exhibit, Hall of Heroes, on May 24, 2025, in the FUN Gallery exhibition hall. Hall of Heroes brings guests into the world of superheroes, crime-fighters, gadgets, and spies through an immersive experience.
The exhibit showcases movie props, replicas, and rare artifacts from major motion pictures and TV shows, including the 1966 George Barris Batmobile replica and bat cave, and Keva plank building stations with the 1989 Keva Batmobile. Four dioramas cover the decades of heroes in American culture from comics, radio, TV and movies. There will also be plenty of photo opportunities with life-sized displays of Hulk, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, and other famous comic book and movie characters. This family-friendly exhibit will include challenging hands-on activities that test reaction times and physical abilities, giving kids of all ages the chance to "test their superpowers."
The Hall of Heroes exhibit add-on ticket is only $5 per person plus general admission (kids under age 2 and Members of Sloan and Longway get free exhibit and museum entry). For residents of Genesee County, general admission is always free, thanks to the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage that voters passed in 2018. For more information go to SloanLongway.org/Heroes. |
| | | 2theXtreme-Math Alive! ends May 11
This engaging hands-on exhibit will inspire, spark imagination and celebrate the wonder of math and science! Only $5 plus general admission! Ask guest services to add 2theXtreme when you come in for a museum visit! Ends May 11, 2025!
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| | Books & Stars Book Club
Thursday, May 1, 5:30 p.m. May's Featured book: Beyond the 45th Parallel, by Melissa F. Kaelin Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint FREE with General Admission. |
| | | Adult Hobby Workshop - "Bookbinding" with Mr. Eli
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Discovery Lab maker space $20 registration fee. For ages 16 and up only. Materials included. For ages 16+, please. Space is limited; sign up by May 14 or earlier.
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| | | LEGO® Club for All Ages
Saturday, May 10, 10 -11:30 a.m., Discovery Lab maker space FREE drop-in workshop with general admission (includes access to the four primary gallery spaces and maker space).
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| | Be A Tourist in Your Hometown, May 10 only
On May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sloan Museum of Discovery will provide free admission to everyone with a Be a Tourist in Your Hometown wristband, in partnership with @ExploreFlint, @GeneseeMICounty, and @MTA.Flint. This one-day event, free to the public, will grant all guests access to a variety of Genesee County attractions when you are wearing your wristband (get your wristbands in front of Sloan Museum outside, or at Brush Park in Downtown Flint). Plus, local restaurants will have specials and deals to keep you exploring. Learn more and pre-register for Be a Tourist at ExploreFlintandGenesee.org/BAT. |
| | | NEW! Magic Tree House Free Kids' Book Club!
Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. This new book club for kids ages 7-11 recurs every 3rd Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. by the Hagerman Street Gallery tree house. Each month, Ms. Jacquie will be featuring a selected book from The Magic Tree House series, written by Mary Pope Osbourne, and a hands-on activity that corresponds with the book. Learn more and sign up at SloanLongway.org/Book-Club, or call (810) 237-3409. |
| | Drag Queen Game Night!
Saturday, May 10, 7-11 p.m. Join us for our annual Drag Queen Game Night after closing hours. For adults 21+ only. Enjoy a night out with the Queens for a few games of Bingo and fun prizes, dance numbers, some saucy jokes, and so much more. Food and special alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. This event is for adults 21 and older. Valid photo ID required. Tickets are limited; it is recommended to purchase your tickets ahead of time.
Tickets: $30/person
Ages 21+ ONLY (your I.D. will be required for entry) Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221, E. Kearsley St., Flint |
| | Historical Book Club
Thursday, May 8, 6 p.m. May's Featured book: Great Lakes Crime: Murder, Mayhem, Booze & Broads, by Frederick Stonehouse Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221, E. Kearsley St., Flint FREE with General Admission. |
| | | Visit Longway Planetarium Across the Street from Sloan!
After you've enjoyed the hands-on fun at Sloan Museum's, head across the street to see a planetarium show at Longway Planetarium. Combo-tickets offer a savings if you live outside of Genesee county and want to visit both venues on the same day.
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| First Friday - "Exploring the Milky Way"
Friday, May 2Live presentation, 6 p.m.
Learn more and buy tickets in advance here, or call (810) 237-3400. |
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| Second Fridays - "High Entergy Astronomy"
Friday, May 9Live presentation, 6 p.m.
Learn more and buy tickets in advance here, or call (810) 237-3400. |
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| | Discovery Hall Hands-on Science Gallery and Maker's Space |
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| Hagerman Street Early Childhood Imaginative Play Gallery |
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| | Sloan Museum History Gallery |
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| Durant Gallery - Historic Vehicle Showcase |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery Ticket Prices: General Admission Tickets (out-of-county residents): $14 adults, $11 Seniors 60+/Students with ID, $9 Youth ages 2-11, Children Under 2: Free 2theXtreme Special Traveling Exhibit: $5/person General Admission Genesee County Residents: FREE (Tickets are still required at guest services or online; 2theXtreme is not included in General Admission) 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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| 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 Sloan Museum of Discovery 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 |
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