Media and Member Previews: Friday, May 15, 5-8 p.m. Sloan Museum's new exhibit, Lost World of Dragons, and Longway Planaetarium's new full-dome show, Shark Kingdom
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The Lost World of Dragons. Developed by Stage 9 Exhibits, is Sloan Museum's newest interactive exhibit running May 16-September 13, 2026. Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium members and media are invited to preview the new exhibit Friday, May 15, 2026, 5-8 p.m. The Lost World of Dragons explores the mythical histories and mysteries of dragon lore. The Lost World of Dragons includes multiple interactives, a scavenger hunt, a VR dragon flight experience, and animatronic dragons. It is designed to engage all ages but recommended for ages 8+.
Visitors will be immersed in stories and mythology of dragons of nearly every region and culture, spanning from Norway to ancient China. Interactive displays and photo opportunities deeply engage visitors in the amazing world of dragons. The Lost World of Dragons celebrates and explores both the history of and science behind how the dragon lore has grown through ages and cultures.
Adrienne Mayor, a Stanford University scholar, noted author and respected expert, provided consultation for this exhibition, according to Stage 9 Exhibits. Ms. Mayor has travelled the world and dusty archives to bring fascinating dragon myths and lore to life.
“Sloan Museum of Discovery is excited to transport Michigan residents and visitors alike into the mythical world of the dragon,” said Sloan Museum Executive Director Todd Slisher. “This is our sixth special temporary exhibit since re-opening as the new Sloan Museum of Discovery. Lost World of Dragons will entertain the dragon novice and expert alike, and will be a great family destination over the summer.” The exhibit will be open to the public from May 16-September 13, 2026.
Admission to this traveling exhibit includes admission to the entire museum. To find out more about The Lost World of Dragons, tickets, and exhibition hours, please visit SloanLongway.org/Dragons.
Longway Planetarium, Michigan's largest planetarium, will also have a preview of its newest full-dome show, Shark Kingdom, at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, May 15. Shark Kingdom follows three marine biologist superstars as they come face to face with these awe-inspiring creatures and uncover their secrets to fight for the future of our shared oceans. Recommended for ages 8+. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/Shark.
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About Sloan Museum of Discovery Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium are overseen by the non-profit Flint Institute of Science and History with a shared mission to engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. Located within the Flint Cultural Center Campus in Flint, Michigan, Sloan Museum of Discovery opened July 16, 2022, with four primary hands-on learning galleries and one exhibition hall for special traveling exhibits. The original Sloan Museum opened in 1966 as the Sloan Panorama of Transportation, named after long-time General Motors president, chairman, and CEO Alfred P. Sloan. The new Sloan Museum of Discovery is nearly twice the size at 107,000 square feet and completely re-built into a re-imagined world-class, hands-on science and history museum. It is supported in part by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). Sloan Museum of Discovery programs are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Learn more at SloanLongway.org. | Facebook - Sloan | Facebook - Longway | YouTube - Sloan | YouTube - Longway Planetarium
About Stage 9 Exhibits Stage 9 Exhibits is a full-service developer of creative, unusual exhibits for permanent or temporary display. Stage 9 Exhibits owns, operates, and tours a total of eight internationally-acclaimed exhibitions including: Expedition: Dinosaur, Hall of Heroes, POPnology, The Animation Academy, Sweet: A Tasty Journey, Rock U: The Institute of Rock “N” Roll, and Toytopia. For more information about Stage 9 Exhibits, call 916-246-0445 or visit www.stageninedesign.com.
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