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Last Weekend for the Hall of Heroes Exhibit!
The Superheroes are getting ready to be transported to their other dimensions so hurry to Sloan Museum of Discovery to learn about being superhuman and your own super powers! The last day for the Hall of Heroes special interactive traveling exhibit is Sunday, September 7. Just $5 plus General Admission (General Admission is always FREE for Genesee County residents). Includes entry to the special Hall of Heroes exhibit in the FUN Gallery, plus all four other primary galleries making up Sloan's 107,000 square feet of science, history and hands-on fun for everyone! Add your Hall of Heroes ticket at Guest Services. Sloan Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday Noon-5pm. Learn more and get tickets at SloanLongway.org/Heroes. |
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LEGO® Club FREE Drop-in | Sept. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Step in the Discovery Lab Maker Space for our once a month building challenge, open to LEGO®-enthusiasts of all ages! This month, show us your best LEGO® Board Game....either adapt an existing game into LEGO®, or create a completely original one. You build it, create a set of rules, and then play your awesome new game! LEGO® Club is FREE, included with museum general admission. Learn more about this free workshop and others here. |
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FREE Family STEM Nights | Sept. 17 and 30, 5-8 p.m. - Enjoy a free night of family fun, curated especially for our community by the fabulous Education team! September 17 is themed "Peek Into the Past." September 30 is Maker Space themed. No registration required. See you Sept. 17 and 30 at Sloan Museum of Discovery. |
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FREE Kids Book Club | Sept. 20, 9-9:45 a.m. Reading book #12 of the Magic Treehouse Series, Polar Bears Past Bedtime, by Mary Pope Osborne. Located near Sloan Museum of Discovery's very own magic tree house inside the Hagerman Street early childhood learning gallery. Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie are perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books. Learn more here. Register in advance here. Space is limited. |
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"Golden Memories" Car Show | Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A free auto gathering for vintage car enthusiasts, now in its 31st year, takes place on the grounds of Sloan Museum 9/21. This very special event is exclusively for original or authentically-restored vehicles produced in 1975 or earlier. The Golden Memories Automobile Gathering is sponsored by Friends of Sloan-Longway, Roaring 20’s Ice Cream Parlor, and Hot Dog Heaven, making it free to exhibitors and attendees. |
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Night at the Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala, "Moroccan Moonlight" | Sept. 27, 6-10 p.m. Step into a night of wonder and discovery at the Night at the Museum: Moroccan Moonlight! This unforgettable evening was inspired by the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Morocco. Whether you’re a member, a museum supporter, or someone looking for a truly unique night out, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Tickets are still available, but selling fast! Secure your's now and be part of this magical night. Learn more and buy tickets here. |
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Check out these upcoming Adult Hobby Workshops for 16+ at Sloan Museum! $20/person. Most materials included. Learn more here. |
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Adult Hobby Workshop-"Learn to Crochet"| Sept. 11, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Register here. |
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| | Adult Hobby Workshop-"Paper Quilling"| Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Register here. |
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Halloween Happenings
It's scary how many Halloween themed events are happening at Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium! But we just couldn't help ourselves! We think you'll agree all the scheming and planning are totally worth it! Check all the events out here! |
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Yoga Under the Stars is BACK for One Night Only!
Join Dena for a 60-minute special yoga practice under the stars and planets at Longway Planetarium - Michigan's largest planetarium dome! Be surrounded by ambient music and twinkling stars in a uniquely intimate space as you move through several styles of moon salutations, blending breath, movement, and lunar energy. This is a one-time, special yoga experience and space is limited! To register online, visit: SloanLongway.org/Yoga |
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Meet The Instructor: Dena Bostwick
Dena has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She’s trained in Michigan and Thailand, and loves teaching a variety of styles from Vinyasa and Slow Flow to Yin and kids’ yoga. Her passion is helping others use yoga to find balance, build resilience, and connect more deeply with themselves. |
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Longway Planetarium September Show Schedule |
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| First Friday Live Lecture | "Mysteries of the Aurora" Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 @ 6 p.m.
Mike Murray, Manager and Resident Astronomer of the Delta College Planetarium, examines the Sun-Earth connection of the Aurora Borealis, commonly called the “Northern Lights,” and why our magnetic field is key in creating this mysterious phenomenon. He’ll also look at the stories and folklore of the aurora, from Canada and Scandinavia to the southern hemisphere where they are known as the Aurora Australis. |
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| | Second Fridays Live Lecture | "Foundation - Isaac Asimov" Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 @ 6 p.m.
Second Fridays will feature "Science in Pop Culture"starting this Friday with Isaac Asimov's Foundation. Written at the dawn of the nuclear age, Asimov's Foundation Series envisioned a world where humanity had achieved unparalleled advancements in psychology and nuclear physics. Despite these feats, the galactic spanning human society still slid back into barbarism. Join Planetarium Patrick Ross, M.S., for an examination of how accurate Asimov's predictions were. |
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| Perfect Little Planet Sat & Sun Noon (through Sept. 28) Ages 5+ Learn more.
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| Cosmic ColorsSat & Sun 1 p.m. (through Sept. 28)
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| | Magic Globe Sat-Sun 2 p.m. (through Sept. 28) Ages 5+
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| | Skies Over Michigan (live format astronomy show)
Tues-Sun 3 p.m. |
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Laser Halloweenlaser light show. Starts Sept. 30 Tues-Sun 4 p.m. |
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| | Armstrong Tues, Thurs-Sun 4 p.m. Ages 5+ |
| | Queen: From Mercury with Love Fri-Sat 7 p.m. Ages 12+ |
| Dark Side: The Light Show
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| Sensory-friendly show (for our friends sensitive to lights and sounds): "Perfect Little Planet"
Sat. September 13, 11a.m. (doors open 10:30) |
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Longway Planetarium Ticket Prices
$10 ages 12-59, $8 Seniors/Students 60+, and $8 Youth ages 2-11
Children under 2: Free
Genesee County Resident Ticket Pricing *Due to the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage voters passed in 2018, all Longway Planetarium shows are 50% off for Genesee County residents:
$5 adults, $4 seniors 60+, and $4 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. |
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| Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. |
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Sloan Museum of Discovery 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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