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Longway Planetarium is Michigan's largest and most technologically-advanced planetarium, located in the beautiful Flint Cultural Center Campus. 1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI |
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May Show Schedule - Last Chance to See Laser Taylor Swift & Laser Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Led |
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First Fridays - "Exploring the Milky Way"
Fri., May 2, 6pm(live presentation format) Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| Second Fridays - "High Energy Astronomy"
Fri., May 9, 6pm(live presentation format) Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| | Accidental Astronauts: An Earth Sun Moon Adventure Noon Sat & Sun Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
1 p.m. Sat & Sun
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| Legend of the Enchanted Reef
2 p.m. Sat & Sun
Watch movie trailer.
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
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| Skies Over Michigan(live presentation format)
3 p.m. Tues-Sun
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| One Sky Project
4 p.m. Tues-Sun (ends 5/11)
Watch movie trailer.
Learn more and buy tickets here. |
| Magic Globe
4 p.m. Tues-Sun (starts 5/13)
Watch movie trailer.
Buy tickets in advance here. |
| FINAL WEEKS!
Laser Taylor Swift
(musical laser light show)
7 p.m. Th-Sat (ends 5/10)
Buy tickets here. |
| FINAL WEEKS!
Laser Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Led
(musical laser light show)
8 p.m. Th-Sat (ends 5/10)
Buy tickets here. |
| | MAY SENSORY-FRIENDLY SHOW Perfect Little Planet
11 a.m. Sat. May 10 doors open 10:30 a.m. Buy tickets to the May 10 sensory-friendly show here. |
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New Laser Light Shows with Iconic Rock and Pop Stars Stars 5/16 |
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NEW!
Laser Lady Gaga
(musical laser light show)
7 p.m. Fri-Sat |
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| NEW!
Laser Rock Monsters
(musical laser light show)
8 p.m. Fri-Sat (starts 5/16)
Buy tickets here.
Learn more here. |
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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 |
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Visit Sloan Museum of Discovery Across the Street!
Before or after the planetarium show, head across the street to Sloan Museum of Discovery for hands-on fun in science and history. With four primary galleries and the special exhibits, there's something for everyone! Genesee County residents receive free general admission. 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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| 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!
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| New Exhibit, Hall of Heroes, Opens May 24!
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. Only $5/person plus general admission. Ask guest services to add Hall of Heroes to your ticket when you come to the museum for a visit. |
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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; special traveling exhibit, "2theXtreme-Math Alive!" is $5 extra). |
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| Discovery Hall Hands-on Science Gallery and Maker's Space |
| Durant Gallery - Historic Vehicle Showcase |
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| Sloan Museum History Gallery |
| Hagerman Street Early Childhood Imaginative Play Gallery |
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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 (add a ticket during your visit) 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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