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April Showers Brings New Shows, Fundraisers, and Events!
We've got some fun adult-only events in April, and even more for families at Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium. Reminder...The annual Mix and Mingle Under The Stars fundraiser is April 19, if you're looking for a fun night out for a good cause. Check out all the things to do in April below! |
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| April 2023 Planetarium Show Schedule & Special Events |
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| | First Fridays: "Shining Light on Ancient Clusters" |
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| | Cultural Astronomy: "Origins of Jewish Astrology" |
| | Space Academy: "Black Holes" |
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| | Skies Over Michigan (live format)
Tues-Sun, 3-3:45 p.m. |
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Secrets of the Universe
Mon-Sun 4-4:45 p.m.
Thurs-Sat 7-7:45 p.m. |
| Sensory-friendly show: Perfect Little Planet Sat., April 8, 11 a.m.
(doors open 10:30 a.m.) |
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| The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love Thurs-Sat 8-8:45 p.m.
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| Mix and Mingle Under the Stars (annual fundraiser) Wed., April 19
5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Planetarium Ticket Prices*:
Tickets can be reserved online, in-person, or over the phone at 810-237-3400.
Adults (12-59): $8 | Seniors 60+: $6 | Children ages 2-11: $6
Children under 2: Free
*50% off for Genesee County Residents (please show ID at Guest Services)
Make it a full day of discovery! Add a visit to Sloan Museum of Discovery across the street! Combo-tickets are a great option for our out-of-county guests who want to visit both the Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum of Discovery on the same day. Get Combo-tickets here or in person at the Guest Services desk and save! (Did you know that Members, school teachers, active military members and their families, and military veterans all receive FREE general admission every day! Learn about all the discounts at SloanLongway.org/discounts) |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery |
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Discovery Hall Hands-on Science Gallery
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| Hagerman Street Early Childhood Imaginative Play Gallery |
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Sloan Museum History Gallery
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| Durant Gallery - Historic Vehicles
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Historical Book Club at Sloan MuseumThurs., April 6
6-7:30 p.m.
Featured book for discussion: Summer of '68 - The Season That Changed Baseball, and America, Forever, by Tim Wendel
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| "Books & Stars" Book Club at Longway PlanetariumThurs., April 27
6-7:30 p.m.
Featured book for discussion: Inca Mythology; Captivating Inca Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures, by Matt Clayton
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Sloan Museum of Discovery Ticket Prices: Tickets: $13 adults, $10 Seniors 60+/Sudents with ID, $8 Youth ages 2-11, Children Under 2: Free
Genesee County Residents: FREE (Tickets are still required at guest services or online) Members: FREE Discounted Combo Tickets: For out-of-county residents, this is a great option to make it a day of discovery in history and science at both the Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum of Discovery right across the street! Discounted combo-tickets for the same day visit are available in-person or online. |
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After Hours @ The Sloan: KARAOKE NIGHT
Wed., April 5, 2023, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint
Have you missed our After Hours nights?! We did too, so we're coming back BIG with the first ever After Hours Karaoke Night! Live DJ, thousands of karaoke hits to choose from, and cash bar. Best of all, the hands-on galleries will be open for kid-free fun all evening! 21+ only please. Learn more. Buy Tickets* (this event is included in General Admission; (*Genesee County residents receive free admission thanks to the Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment millage funding. Your tax dollars are at work!) |
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| Drag Queen Game Night at Sloan! Sat., April 22, 7-11 p.m.
Tickets: $30 - Food and drinks available for purchase
Join your host Astara Love for an evening of fun and games, and a lot of laughs (and really, who doesn't need a few laughs these days?)! 21+ only, please. Enjoy food and drink from the cash bar and compete for hilarious and memorable prizes. This popular event typically sells out so purchasing tickets in advance is advisable. Learn more, Buy tickets here. |
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| Mix and Mingle Under the Stars fundraiser Wed., April 19, 2023, 5-7 p.m. Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint 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. Mix and Mingle Under the Stars helps open doors to thousands of underserved kids so they can attend educational programs and engage in history and science.
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| Shop our online gift shop for unique and special gifts for the history or science fan in your life! |
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| Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. |
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Sloan Museum of Discvovery 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 Sloan Museum of Discovery 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 |
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