THE LOST WORLD OF DRAGONS OPENS MAY 16
AT SLOAN MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY IN FLINTFlint, MI ––Sloan Museum of Discovery announced the opening date of its newest traveling exhibition, The Lost World of Dragons. Developed by Stage 9 Exhibits, this interactive exhibit explores the tales and tails of these ancient mythical beasts. Opening to the public on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 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.
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 run May 16-September 13, 2026.
The Lost World of Dragons features several components, including:
• Animatronic dragons from different regions of the world
• Unique photo opportunities
• Creative interactive stations that inform and engage
• Magnetic puzzles and engraved plate rubbing stations
• A dragon fossil dig
• A scavenger hunt
• VR dragon flight experience with HTC Vive
• Custom designed themed scenery environments
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.
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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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