What: Member Preview of 2theXtreme, Sloan Museum's new special traveling exhibit running February 1-May 11, 2025. Refreshments and snacks included. Media and photographers will be on site. When: Friday, January 31, 2025, 6-8 p.m. Where: Sloan Museum of Discovery, FUN Gallery, 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
The highly engaging exhibit will feature approximately 32 different stations where guests will participate in interactive snowboarding games, music, video, fashion, photography, cyber security design, dance, and many other activities. The interactive exhibits are organized into six themed main sections which all encourage visitors to see how math is used in their favorite everyday activities:
“Today’s young people are the innovators of tomorrow,” said Todd Slisher, Executive Director of Sloan Museum of Discovery. “With fun, hands-on exhibits such as 2theXtreme, Sloan Museum aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians,” stated Slisher. 2theXtreme is ideal for kids in middle school, but recommended for kids ages 8+.
2theXtreme is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Society of Professional Engineers, MATHCOUNTS and the Society of Women Engineers. It is sponsored locally by the Nartel Family Foundation.
The 5000 square foot exhibit will open February 1 and will run through May 11 inside the FUN Gallery exhibition hall. General Admission is free for all Genesee County residents, active military and their immediate family members, military veterans, teachers, and Members of Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium. 2theXtreme is recommended for 8+. Tickets are $5/person for non-members and may be purchased in person at Guest Services or online at SloanLongway.org/Xtreme.
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