| | Check out Sloan Museum of Discovery's April Happenings! |
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Mazes & Brain Games Interactive Exhibition Open through May 19, 2024!
Mazes & Brain Games winds its way over 5,000 square feet with over 60 puzzling experiences that inspire exploration and ingenuity. Great for multi-generations of family members to enjoy together! Learn more at SloanLongway.org/Mazes. The special exhibit entry fee is just $5 per person, plus general admission (free entry for Members; free General Admission for Genesee County residents). The exhibit will run through May 19, 2024. Buy tickets in advance here, or in person at guest services. |
| | Lego Club (free with General Admission)
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Among many other hand-on engagements, the Sloan Museum of Discovery Lab maker's space inside Discovery Hall hosts free monthly LEGO Club activities (included with museum general admission). All supplies are included, or bring your own! Building Legos is great for multi-generations to enjoy together! Learn more at SloanLongway.org/FreeWorkshops |
| | Kids will Have Fun All Summer Long with Sloan and Longway's Summer Camps & Workshops
Kids will meet new friends and have fun while learning all summer long at these camps and workshops. Classes fill up quickly! Check out the full list and register online at SloanLongway.org/Summer. |
| | | Mix & Mingle Under the Stars on April 17 to Support STEM Education
Mix & Mingle Under the Stars is a fun and casual fundraiser held at Longway Planetarium in support of educational programming. Join us on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy tastes of local food, cocktails, ciders, wine, and beer served up by Genesee County’s favorite chefs and brewers. This fun event will also feature a silent auction. Learn more and buy tickets here.
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April Discover Uncover Podcast Features Sloan's One of a Kind 1956 Buick Centurion
The 7th episode of Sloan's Discover Uncover podcast just published featuring a detailed look at the dramatic 1956 Buick Centurion concept car that dazzles visitors at the entrance of the Durant historic vehicle gallery. While you can either listen to Discover Uncover on your favorite app or from our website, this particular episode is best viewed on YouTube so you can see the details of this futuristic bubble-top Buick as hosts Geoff Woodcox and Jerome Threlkeld give podcasters an insiders look at the very first car to ever display a backup camera. |
| | | Get Ready for Another Game Night at Sloan!
Host Astara Love and her friends are back by popular demand for some Bingo and drag queen games with adults-only prizes on Sat. April 27, 7-11 p.m. A cash bar and the Coffee Beanery Cafe' will also be open for food and beverage purchases during the event. This event is for 21+ adults only; I.D. required to enter. |
| | Historical Book Club (free with General Admission)
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6-8 p.m.
April's featured book is Kewpee Hamburgers, by Gary Flinn
This free monthly book club includes tours of the Sloan History Gallery and selected museum artifacts relevant to the book. Learn more about our Book Clubs here. Register in advance here. Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
1221 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503
Register in advance here. Walk-ins accepted. |
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| | Sloan's Volunteer Spotlight - Kim
“Kim is so friendly & easy to work with. I can give her a project & she will run with it on her own. She asks questions, communicates well, and stays busy. I would not be doing as well as with Auto Fair if Kim wasn’t here to help me. I really appreciate her time, skills, and efforts.” - Cathy Gentry, COO
Our volunteer, Kim, primarily helps with administrative work for the Sloan Museum Auto Fair, including contacting community members for sponsorships. She says she volunteers with us to give back to the community and to keep her mind and skills sharp. Volunteering also gives her an opportunity to learn new things while meeting great people. Kim loves meeting with visitors and talking with them about the museum and the whole Flint Cultural Center Campus.
When Kim isn’t volunteering at Sloan Museum of Discovery, she volunteers to review scholarships for Lansing Community College and works part-time consulting. She enjoys hiking with her dog and spending time with her husband at their cottage in Northern Michigan or at car shows. Her favorite thing to do is bring her granddaughter to the Flint Institute of Arts.
Thank you to Kim, and to ALL of our volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with either Sloan Museum of Discovery or Longway Planetarium, learn more at SloanLongway.org/Volunteer. |
| | | Sloan Museum is Now a Museums for All Member
Sloan Museum of Discovery is now a "Museums for All" member! The Museums for All program helps reduce financial barriers of low income families that may prevent them from attending museums. For all Genesee County residents, general admission to Sloan Museum is free due to the Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage that was passed in 2018. Now, we also have something to help out-of-county patrons who receive food assistance from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progam). Through our participation as a Museums for All member, the general admission fee is just $3.00 for up to 4 individuals per SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, and a valid form of photo ID. It's that easy! To learn more about Museums for All, go to Museums4All.org. |
| | Sloan Museum of Discovery Hours and General Admission Prices
Address: 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503 Mondays:Closed most Mondays* (*Open Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, for President's Day; CLOSED on Monday, January 15, for MLK Day)
Tuesdays-Saturdays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (open until 8 p.m. Thurs., Jan.11, 2024, for the final week of REAL BODIES exhibit)
Sundays: Noon-5 p.m.Website: SloanMuseum.org
General Admission Prices
Ages 12-59 - $14
Seniors 60+ - $11
Students (with ID) - $11
Children 2-11 - $9
Children Under 2 - Free
Genesee County Residents
All Genesee County Residents** - FREE General Admission (does not include special traveling exhibits); all Genesee County residents must show proof of residency with a valid I.D. to receive discounted pricing.
**Sloan Museum of Discovery educational programs are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.
Members
Members of Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium get FREE general admission to both venues, in addition to other discounts and benefits. Not a Member yet? Find out how to become a Member and start SAVING at SloanLongway.org/Membership!
Other Discounts
Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Members: Free
Flint Children’s Museum Members: $1 off per ticket
Impression 5 and Ann Arbor Hands-On members: 50% off
Veterans, active military families, and teachers: Free
Proud member of Museums for All
Click here for more information about discounts. |
| | Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. Our Vision: Every experience creates an empowering aha! moment of discovery. |
| | | Sloan Museum of Discovery 1221 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503 Longway Planetarium
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