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| It's June, which means several exciting events will be taking place on the grounds of Sloan Museum, Longway Planetarium, and throughout the Flint Cultural Center campus. On June 8-9 the 57th Annual Flint Art Fair with 120 exhibitors takes place. June 15 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. is the Juneteenth Spotlight @ The Flint Cultural Center featuring live music, vendors and food trucks. And, on June 22-23, the 52nd Annual Sloan Museum Auto Fair will be in full swing with hundreds of classic and historic vehicles on display. Sloan will also host the first ever Pride Prom on June 8 and open up a new free community exhibit on June 25 featuring the evolution of emergency response in Genesee County. Check out all the June happenings at Sloan Museum below for more details! |
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Discounted Memberships June 3-9 during National Museum Week!
If you want to re-new your membership at a discount, or want to buy a great gift for yourself or someone you love (hint hint...Father's Day is coming up), consider purchasing your membership during National Museum Week between June 3-9, 2024!
To get your membership at a discount, renew or purchase your membership between June 3-9 by emailing Membership Coordinator Matthew Fitzpatrick at MFitzpatrick@SloanLongway.org, or calling (810) 237-3457. You may also go online June 3-9, 2024, and click on the membership that's best for you. Learn about all the membership levels and benefits by going to SloanLongway.org/Membership. |
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52nd Sloan Museum Auto Fair June 22-23, 2024
Hundreds of show cars, antique tractors, and classic motorcycles will be on display during this historic annual car show and fundraiser. We will also have Make-and-Take model cars for the kids inside the Sloan museum and plenty of food vendors to keep you fueled up.
Hours: Sat., June 22 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., June 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Tickets: $10 for ages 12+; ages 11 and younger are free with an accompanying adult ticket. *Auto Fair tickets include admission to Sloan Museum.
(Please Note: The Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Millage free admission benefit does not apply during Auto Fair weekend; Sloan Museum’s regular hours and admission discounts will resume on Tuesday, June 25, 2024). |
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| Juneteenth at the Flint Cultural Center June 15, 2024
Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day” or “Freedom Day,” commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. It was declared a national holiday in 2021. Sloan Museum, Longway Planetarium, and our Flint Cultural Center campus partners are proud to host The Spotlight @ Flint Cultural Center on June 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring live music by Flint's own Mama Sol, The Eclipse Band, and other live performers on stage. Check out all the Juneteenth events being held in Flint June 1-19 at SloanLongway.org/Juneteenth. |
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Pride Prom to Celebrate Love in all its Colors June 8
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 6 - 10 p.m.
Tickets for pre-registration before June 8: $15.00/person or $25/couple Walk-in ticket prices: $20/person or $35/couple
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New Community Gallery Opens June 25 Featuring the History of Emergency Response in Genesee County
From Crisis to Care exhibition showcases the evolution of emergency response into the system we have now, from your first call to 911 to what happens in the emergency room and general treatment floors. 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 will open June 25 in a section of the FUN Exhibition Gallery and will be free with general museum admission. |
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Historical Book Club for June
Hauntings, Spirits, and Eats MICHIGAN, by Kathy Conder
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
1221 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503
For more information about this free book club featuring books about Michigan's history and a private tour of relevant artifacts from Sloan's history collections, go to SloanLongway.org/Book-Club . Pre-registration requested but not required. |
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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 These New Longway Planetarium Shows in June 2024 |
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First Fridays Presents - "Sky Glow: An Artificial Affliction" on June 7
Join us June 7, 6 p.m., for this special live presentation about the affects of artificial lights on our wellness and the world around us. Presented by Lydia Bontrager, Planetarium Presenter.
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Cosmic Colors Premiered June 1 at Longway
This new educational and fun show kicked off June 1. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/Cosmic-Colors. Buy tickets here. |
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Legend of the Enchanted Reef Starts June 11
Join energetic Shorty, intelligent Indigo, and daring sawfish Jake on a colorful coral reef adventure. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. Their unforgettable journey brings them face-to-face with an octopus, dolphins, anglerfish, and other exotic creatures. Legend of the Enchanted Reef is filled with humor and imagination that the whole family will enjoy. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Premiering June 11 and running Tuesday-Sundays at 4 p.m.
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June Sensory-friendly show: Cosmic Colors - June 8, 2024, 11 a.m.
During sensory-friendly shows (offered the 2nd Saturday of everyone 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 June 2024 Planetarium Show Schedules Below |
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Free "Books & Stars" Book Club at Longway Planetarium |
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BOOKS & STARS BOOK CLUB for June 2024:
"Wonders of the Night Sky You Must See Before You Die," by Bob King
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503
Learn more about the free monthly book clubs here. Register in advance here. Walk-ins welcome. |
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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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