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October Shows, Events and Exhibits at Sloan Museum
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Murder Mystery at the Museum Wed., October 4, 5:30-8 p.m.
This After Hours 21+ event is totally rad! Step back into the 1980's to solve a murder mystery that takes place throughout the museum. Join along with the mystery and see if you can figure out who dunnit before the other guests. After solving the murder, stick around and explore all four museum galleries and play like a kid again! Or step into the Discovery Lab Maker Space for a special adults-only "maker" hour where you can design and craft your own themed creations! 21+ Event; cash bar will be open for drink purchases. $5/person (Free admission for Genesee County residents with valid I.D.). Learn more and reserve your space at SloanLongway.org/afterhours. |
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Historical Book Club - Free with General Admission Thurs., October 5, 6-8 p.m.
Featured book: Haunted Michigan Graveyards, by Bradley P. Mikulka Every first Thursday of the Month at 6 p.m., Sloan Museum of Discovery hosts a free book club (included with museum general admission). All books are affiliated with Flint's storied history. The evening will conclude with a special guided tour through Sloan Museum's History Gallery where club members can connect with the book's historical references through real-life museum artifacts. Register in advance here. Walk-ins accepted. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/book-club.
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| Lego Club - Free with General Admission 10-11:30 a.m. Sat., October 14
Lego Club is every 2nd Saturday of the month 10-11:30 a.m. Join us in the Discovery Lab maker space. Open to Lego enthusiasts of all ages. Come and test out your skill - Lego club and all the supplies are included with museum general admission. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/freeworkshops |
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REAL BODIES: THE EXHIBITION
This powerful exhibition explores life by displaying real, perfectly preserved human bodies and more than 200 anatomical specimens. The exhibition transforms the way we view the mysterious organism we all share - the human body - and reminds us of all the complexity and magic within each of us. Recommended for 12+, but all ages welcome. Learn more. Buy tickets (tickets have timed entries for a more personal viewing experience). Exhibit tickets include admission to the entire museum. The REAL BODIES exhibit and all four galleries are open until 8 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month (October 12). |
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Sloan Museum of Discovery Hours and Address: *Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Noon-5 p.m. (*open until 8 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month; open early on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for Members only on the 3rd Saturday of the month. To learn about becoming a member, click here.) Address: 1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI (in the Flint Cultural Center campus) |
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October Show Schedule and Special Spooky Events at Longway Planetarium! |
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| Centennial Celebration of Planetariums,"Germany's Jena Planetarium of 1924" |
| | Magic Globe Sat-Sun, Noon Recommended for ages 5+
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| Space Academy: STARSSat-Sun 1 p.m. Live format astronomy show for 3rd graders+. |
| | | Halloween Happenings at Longway! |
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| | Skies Over Michigan Tues-Sun, 3 p.m. Live format astronomy show |
| Dark Side Light ShowThurs-Sat 8 p.m. Musical light show featuring Pink Floyd. |
| | In My Backyard Sat, October 14 11 a.m. For our friends with sensory issues. |
| | Ooky Spoky Light Show through Oct. 31!
Wed-Sun 4 p.m. Thurs-Sat 7 p.m. A not-too-spooky Halloween classic
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| | Halloween Hootenanny Sat, October 21 5-7 p.m.
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| | Haunted Hallway Oct. 26-27, 4-8 pm Oct. 28, 12-4 pm
Enhance your Ooky Spooky Light Show experience with a trip through our Haunted Hallway before or after the show. This family-friendly haunted house takes about 10 minutes to walk through. $3/person. Learn more. |
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| 2023-2024 Scout Workshops & Overnights - Just Announced!
or call our scheduler at (810) 237-3409. |
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Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science |
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Sloan Museum 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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BOTH VENUES LOCATION IN THE BEAUTIFUL FLINT CULTURAL CENTER CAMPUS Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
Sloan Museum of Discovery
1221 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503
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