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Stay-cation Fun at Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium
Looking for some cool indoor activities when it's hot outside? We've got you covered. With five different galleries at Sloan Museum, you'll find activities for kids, kids at heart, history buffs, and vintage car buffs. At Michigan's largest planetarium, there are full-dome shows for the whole family, or live educational shows for space fans like the new 12-part series, "The History of the Universe." Best of all, Genesee County residents receive free general admission at Sloan Museum all year long, thanks to the Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage, and half off at Longway Planetarium. Check out July's special exhibits, shows & events below for convenient and enjoyable stay-cation ideas for the whole family! |
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Enjoy Member-Only Hours On Saturday, July 20!
Members of Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium can enjoy early entry to Sloan Museum on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. - one hour prior to opening to the public! Take advantage of those member perks and come enjoy the exhibits for an extra hour!
Not a member? To purchase or renew a membership, contact Membership Coordinator Matthew Fitzpatrick at MFitzpatrick@SloanLongway.org, or call (810) 237-3457. Learn about all the membership levels and benefits by going to SloanLongway.org/Membership. |
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New! Community Gallery: 'From Crisis to Care' Features the History of Emergency Response in Genesee County
From Crisis to Care exhibition showcases the evolution of emergency response. The exhibit was a year-long collaborative project between Sloan Museum curatorial staff, Exhibit team members, and staff of Hurley Medical Center who generously provided artifacts and directed the story. Also partnering on the exhibit is Patriot Ambulance Service which provided artifacts, including a real ambulance that invites visitors inside. The exhibit is free with general museum admission. Learn more here. |
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| New Episodes of Discover Uncover Now Streaming!
Discover Uncover delves into the deeper backstories of Sloan’s vast historical collection of nearly 50,000 artifacts. Listeners and viewers will go on a journey back in time as we dig into the fascinating stories of Flint, Genesee County, and Michigan using the artifacts as a jumping point. Immerse yourself as the stories unfold and gain a deeper sense of the impacts the artifacts and archives have on today’s culture, customs and society. All 12 episodes available at: SloanLongway.org/DiscoverUncover or on your favorite podcast app.
Do you have a personal connection to one of our podcast topics, or an artifact relating to Flint or Genesee County history? Call (810) 237-3417 and leave a voicemail (we may use your question on air), or email us at Podcast@SloanLongway.org. |
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Lego Club Saturday, July 13, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us in the Discovery Lab maker's space on the 2nd Saturday of every month for Lego Club! July's Lego challenge features "Hide and Seek." You'll be completing a hide-and-seek challenge where Lego clubbers will have to hide a specific Lego piece inside their Lego creation, then invite others to try and find it! Think you can conceal it best? Join us! Lego club is FREE, included with museum general admission, and open to Lego enthusiasts of all ages. Learn more here. |
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Book Clubs Return in September!
Sloan Museum of Discovery Historical Book ClubEvery first Thursday of the month starting in September at 6 p.m., Sloan Museum of Discovery hosts a free book club (included with museum general admission) in one of our learning labs. All books are affiliated with Flint's storied history. The evening will conclude with a special guided tour through the Sloan Museum History Gallery where club members can connect with the book's historical references through real-life museum artifacts. Longway Planetarium's "Books & Stars" Book ClubEvery first Wednesday of the month starting in September at 5:30 p.m., Longway Planetarium hosts a free astronomy-related book club related to that month's Planetarium programming. Advance registration is requested; walk-ins accepted. Learn more here. |
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During the summer when the weather gets hot, here's a reminder of all the cool stuff inside the Sloan Museum of Discovery, from hands-on science to immersive play and Flint's fascinating history. Genesee County residents receive free general admisssion:
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| | Discovery Hall and Discovery Lab Maker Space - Hands-on science, the Great Lakes water table, and creative learning |
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| | Durant Gallery - featuring a collection of rare and historic vehicles that tell the fascinating history of Genesee County's rich automotive heritage and design. |
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| | History Gallery - telling the history of Genesee County from its earliest residents through history-in-the-making. |
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Check Out the New Show Schedule at Longway Planetarium starting July 8, 2024 |
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New! Second Fridays Return with a new 12-Month Series, "History of the Universe," debuting Friday, July 12, 6 p.m.
In this special 12-month lecture series, we'll explore our Universe from its formation through its eventual demise. "Part I: The Formation of the Universe," debuts July 12, 6 p.m. Presented by Longway Planetarium Manager, Patrick Ross, M.S.
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Accidental Astronauts Tues-Sun Noon
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| | | | Cosmic Colors Tues-Sun 2 p.m.
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| Skies Over Michigan Tues-Sun 3 p.m. (Live format)
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| | Legend of the Enchanted Reef Tues-Sun 4 p.m. Thurs-Sat 7 p.m.
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| | Queen: From Mercury with Love (music light show) Thurs-Sat 8 p.m.
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July Sensory-Friendly Feature: Enchanted Reef - Showing July 13, 2024, 11 a.m.
During sensory-friendly shows (offered the 2nd Saturday of every month at 11 a.m.), we turn the lights up and turn the sound down to provide a safe, welcoming environment for our friends with special needs or anyone who prefers a less stimulating environment. Sensory-friendly shows will now feature open captioning for the hearing-impaired community. Be yourself and find the best spot in the house to enjoy the show! Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
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Check Out the Full July 2024 Planetarium Show Schedules Below |
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Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. Our Vision: Every experience creates an empowering aha! moment of discovery. |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery 1221 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503 Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503 |
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