| | November Show Schedule and Events at Longway Planetarium! |
| It may be getting colder outside, but on the inside of the cozy planetarium dome you can relax in reclining seats while comfortably gazing up into the stars. Or, see a full-dome show with amazing visuals and audio. Most shows are 45 minutes. No late seating please.
To accommodate the entire family, Longway Planetarium will be open with extra shows and hours during the Thanksgiving holiday break November 24-26.
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| | | November is Membership Month!
When you re-new or buy a new membership during the Month of November, you'll save $! Know someone who is passionate about science or history? Memberships make great gifts! Learn more about the different membership levels and benefits of being a Sloan Museum/Longway Planetarium Member at SloanLongway.org/Membership, or email Membership@SloanLongway.org with any questions. |
| | | | Centennial Celebration of Planetariums-"The Adler Planetarium & Chicago World's Fair" |
| | Magic Globe Sat-Sun, Noon Recommended for ages 5+
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| Space Academy: STARSSat-Sun 1 p.m. Live format astronomy show for 3rd graders+. |
| Sensory-friendly show: Magic Globe
Sat., Nov. 11 11 a.m. (doors open 10:30 a.m.) |
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| | | Skies Over Michigan Tues-Sun, 3 p.m. Live format astronomy show |
| Dinosaurs of AntarcticaThurs-Sun 4 p.m. Thurs-Sat 7 p.m. |
| Queen Light Show: From Mercury with LoveThurs-Sat 8 p.m. Musical light show featuring Queen |
| | Cosmic Christmas Opens Nov. 24
A family holiday tradition is back!
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| | Cub Scout Overnight: Space Science Researcher
11/17/2023
6 p.m. - 9 a.m.
Cost: $32 scouts; $16 adults
Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., FlintCalling all Cadettes! Are you ready to research the stars! Study the colors of light and learn about “invisible light” coming from the sun. Learn how to use a telescope and create a way to help prevent light pollution. Spend time in our planetarium theater leaning about stars and the night sky. Register here. Learn more and register your scout groups online at SloanLongway.org/Scouts or call our scheduler at (810) 237-3409 Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 p.m. |
| | Books & Stars Book Club Wednesday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
December featured book: Hidden Figures, by Margot Lee Shetterly
This is a FREE book club. Advance registration is requested here; walk-ins accepted. Hidden Figures may be purchased through our online gift shop here, or in person at gift shop.
The Books & Stars Book Club will be held on the first Wednesday of the month at Longway Planetarium. Learn more here. |
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| Longway Planetarium Hours
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Wednesdays: 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Thursdays: 3 p.m., 4 p.m. 7 p.m., 8 p.m.
Fridays: 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. (11 a.m. Sensory-friendly show 2nd Sat. of each month)
Sundays: Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Special Thanksgiving Weekend Show Times:
Thursday, Nov. 23: Closed
Friday, Nov. 24: Shows at Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., & 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 25: Shows at Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., & 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 26: Shows at Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., & 8 p.m.
Longway Planetarium Ticket Prices $8 ages 12-59, $6 Seniors/Students 60+, and $6 Youth ages 2-11
Children 1 and younger: Free
Combo Tickets: Add admission to Sloan Museum and SAVE!
$17 ages 12-59, $12 Senior/Students, and $10 Youth ages 2-11
*Genesee County Resident Ticket Pricing *Due to the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage voters passed in 2019, all Longway Planetarium shows are 50% off for Genesee County residents:
$4 adults, $3 seniors 60+, and $3 youth ages 2-11
When you arrive, please present your driver’s license or ID with your address on it to confirm your residency. Longway Planetarium shows are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work. |
| Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science |
| 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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Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
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