| | | Jumpin' June at Longway Planetarium!
June's First Friday's planetarium show is tonight, June 2, a highly-anticipated live show about the Ice Age Mammals that once roamed throughout Michigan!
And, for those astronomy fans who also happen to like Hobbits, you and your fellow Middle-Earthers will not want to miss this first-time-ever, Lord of the Rings inspired Cultural Astronomy on June 9, presented by Planetarium Manager Patrick Ross.
Check out all the shows and special events at Longway Planetarium below! Or go here to look at the full schedule and buy tickets! |
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| June 2023 Planetarium Show Schedule |
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| First Fridays: "Ice Age Mammals"presented by guest speaker, Bill Keyworth
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| Cultural Astronomy: "A Elbereth Gilthoniel: An Astronomical Journey Through Middle Earth"(live format, presented by Planetarium Manager, Patrick Ross)
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| Dinosaurs of Antarctica
Premiering June 10!
Tues-Sun, 4 p.m. Fri/Sat/Sun, 7 p.m. |
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| | Accidental Astronauts (animated, recommended for ages 3-8) Sat/Sun, Noon-12:45 p.m.
effective June 20, Tues-Sun Noon-12:45 p.m. |
| | Space Academy: "Aurorae" (live format astronomy show; for 3rd grade comprehension and older) Learn about the Northern and Southern lights and the Sun's role in creating these fascinating arrays of color, their presence on different planets in our solar system, and the best times and places to view them.
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| | Serengeti (ends June 4) Prepare to be awed by this immersive film experience about how nature works in one of the world’s greatest ecosystems, the Serengeti plains of Africa.
Sat/Sun, 2-2:45 p.m.
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| | Skies Over Michigan (live format astronomy show) |
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| Secrets of the Universe through June 9: Tues-Sun, 4-4:45 p.m.; Thurs-Sat, 7-7:45 p.m. effective June 10: Sat/Sun 2 p.m. effective June 20: Tues-Sun 2 p.m. |
| Dark Side: The Light Show (musical format with a light show based on music from Pink Floyd) Thurs-Sat, 8-8:45 p.m.
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| | Sensory-friendly show: Serengeti Sat., June 10, 11 a.m.
(doors open 10:30 a.m.) |
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| | Books and Stars Book Club at Longway Planetarium
Featured book for discussion: The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt, by Richard H. Wilkinson
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 484503
Walk-in, or register in advance. |
| | Hands-on Summer Camps & Workshops!
Get ready for a summer filled with hands-on science! Keep your kids learning and having fun all summer long with engaging hands-on science and social studies experiences. Choose from over 40 camps and workshops for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school kids, presented by Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum educators.Register for Summer Camps and Workshops here. |
| | 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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| Visit Sloan Museum of Discovery (right across the street from the Planetarium!) |
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| Opening July 7, 2023: REAL BODIES THE EXHIBITION
Sloan Museum and Hurley Medical Center present REAL BODIES THE EXHIBITION, seen for the first time in Mid-Michigan, opening to the public July 7, 2023. This fascinating exhibit will intrigue curious learners, health science professionals, amateur anatomy lovers, artists who are drawn to the human form, and science fans who love to learn up-close and personal. REAL BODIES uses real bodily specimens to explore the complex inner workings of the human form in a refreshing and thought-provoking exhibit. REAL BODIES also explores how elements such as breathing, hunger, the rhythm of the heart, and other essential body functions have deep cultural and emotional significance that reach as far back as the dawn of humanity. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions.
REAL BODIES tickets are on sale now at SloanLongway.org/Real-Bodies. For educational groups 20 or larger, please email Reservations@SloanLongway.org. |
| | | 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
Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy by Seymour Reit
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
To pre-register for the June 16 historical book club, go here. Walk-ins also accepted. |
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| | Sloan Museum of Discovery Ticket Prices*: (Note: Prices will increase in July by $1.00) 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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| 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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