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Sloan Museum of Discovery will be open every day over Winter Break except New Year's Eve & New Year's Day.
Hagerman Street is a kid-sized mid-century American neighborhood for ages 0-6; Discovery Hall is for hands-on immersion in science; Durant Gallery is for people who love cars; and the History Gallery is for people who love history! (Please take note that Discovery Lab maker space is currently closed for upgrades and will re-open in January for an even better maker space experience!). Sloan Museum will be open with the following special Winter Break hours through January 5, 2025: Open December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; January 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2025; closed New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Due to the Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment Millage passed by Genesee County voters in 2018, Genesee County residents receive FREE General Admission to Sloan Museum of Discovery (and 50% off tickets to Longway Planetarium); please bring your IDs to show residency to receive your benefits. Active Military personnel and their immediate family members, Military Veterans, and Teachers also receive FREE general admission with valid IDs. To buy tickets in advance go to SloanMuseum.org. Out-of-county guests may buy a discounted combo-ticket for the same-day visit to Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum to make it a full day of Winter Break discoveries! |
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| Book Fair for Grown Ups Sat., January 18, 6-8 p.m. for 18+ Featuring new and used books from local book sellers R & B Books, Scholastic Books, and other vendors. Make your own bookmarks, buy a new book to start, or bring an old book to finish! Find a gift for yourself or for someone else! Cash Bar with food, drinks and snacks available for purchase at the Coffee Beanery Café. Bonus! The entire museum will be open to explore after hours! $5/person at the door, or buy tickets in advance here. |
| | Hobby Workshop - Making Tapestries
Sat., January 11, 2025
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for ages 16+ Learn to make your own tapestries in this hobby workshop. Participants will learn about the tools and techniques used in the craft. You'll be given a loom and tools of your own to make a personal take-home project. For ages 16 and up.
Cost: $20. Space is limited. Register here or call (810) 237-3450. Learn more. Reserve your space by January 15 here. |
| | January LEGO® Club - For LEGO® enthusiasts of all ages. Sat., January 11, 10-11:30 a.m.
LEGO® Club is a FREE Drop-in Public Workshop (included with General Admission) every 2nd Saturday of the Month. Open to LEGO enthusiasts of all ages! |
| | Romance Under the Stars
Reserve your spot at the table with your sweetest in advance! Enjoy a unique and elegant meal under the starry dome of Longway Planetarium, complete with appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert. This popular 21+ event is available for just two nights and sells out quickly. Tickets are limited and pre-registration is required. Choose between these two evenings:
Friday, February 14, 2025 or Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Longway Planetarium
Tickets: $250 per couple
Learn more and reserve tickets here. |
| | Show Schedule at Longway Planetarium Dec. 26-Jan. 5, 2025 |
| More Winter Break Fun Just Across the Street at Longway Planetarium
Longway Planetarium, Michigan's largest and most technologically-advanced theatre dome, has special Winter Break hours. Daily shows will be offered December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; January 2, 3, 4, and 5; the planetarium will be closed New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Check out the special Winter Break show schedule below. Purchase tickets in advance at SloanLongway.org/Now-Showing, or buy your tickets in person at the Guest Services desk. (Genesee County residents receive a 50% discount on tickets due to the Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment Millage so please bring your proof of residency to receive your benefits). For our out-of-county guests, discounted same-day combo-tickets are also available for Sloan Museum + Longway Planetarium. |
| | | Legend of the Enchanted Reef |
| | Cosmic Christmas Light Show 1pm daily 4pm daily |
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| | Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love
8pm Thur/Fri/Sat
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| | First Fridays: "James Webb Space Telescope Update" (live format)
Fri. Jan. 3, 6 p.m. |
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| Book your CUB SCOUT and GIRL SCOUT Programs Early!
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| | 2024-2025 Cub Scout Workshops & Overnights
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| | 2024-2025 Girl Scout Workshops & Overnights
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 |
| 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 LOCATED 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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