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Longway Planetarium
Read moreFeaturing 129 seats under an impressive 52 1/2-foot dome, the Longway Planetarium is Michigan’s largest planetarium. For more than half a century, Flint’s Longway Planetarium has been a major resource of science education for students…
Sloan Museum
Read moreRegional history, historic automobiles and hands-on science are major features of the Sloan Museum. Dramatic settings, video programs and hundreds of artifacts and photographs portray the area’s tumultuous 20th century history in the Flint and…
The Buick Gallery
Read moreThe Buick Automotive Gallery is also home to the Sloan Museum’s Perry Archives. Here we house a wide array of photographs, records and objects chronicling the people and history of Flint and Genesee County, Michigan.…
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives and subsequently altering the world’s confidence in modern technology. More than 100 years later, Sloan Museum will pay tribute to the tragedy through Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Legendary artifacts conserved from the ship’s debris field are showcased, offering visitors a poignant look at this iconic ship and its passengers.
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Proof Of Concept
The Buick Gallery’s new exhibit Proof of Concept features not only four legendary Dream Cars, but also the production models they inspired. Some, like the 1953 Buick Skylark, sprang near-fully formed from their four-wheeled ancestor, while others carry their heritage in more subtle ways, with only a slight nod to an understated styling cue to tie them to their conceptual forefathers.
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Golden Memories Car Show
Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016
Time: 10:00-4:00pm
Fee: Free to wander around the vehicles. Admission cost to visit Sloan Museum
A very special event exclusively for original or authentically restored vehicles produced in 1966 or earlier. The Golden Memories Automobile Gathering is sponsored by Friends of Sloan*Longway, making it free to exhibitors and attendees. We welcome all authentic and original automobiles 1966 and prior. No visual modifications are allowed.
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Nursing Room to come to Sloan Museum
Sept 15, 2016 -To better serve our patrons, we are creating a Nursing Room for mothers and babies. Because of this, the ladies restroom by Wisner's Whizbang Emporium will be closed until Tuesday, September 20. The ladies and family restrooms at the front of the museum are open. We apologize for the inconvenience and are excited to bring this new space to our visitors.
Now Showing At The Longway Planetarium
The state of the art planetarium features a variety of programs for all ages. New programs open every 2-3 months. Check the schedule here for details on programs and show times.
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Upcoming Events
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01 Oct, 16UpcomingNight At The Museum
Experience a vintage circus with thrilling performers, carnival games, a fantastic DJ, exciting live auction, gambling-style amusements, and fabulous food.Cash bar available. More details and…
29 Oct, 16UpcomingHalloween Hootenanny
Bring your little monster out for a Halloween Costume Party. Enjoy cookies, punch and a free ticket to see the 7:00pm showing of the Ooky…
ABOUT US
Sloan*Longway was created when Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum joined in 2004. Sloan*Longway is comprised of three facilities, namely Buick Automotive Gallery, Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum. Together, the organization serves more than sixty thousand school children annually, providing bench mark classes in science and history.
OUR VENUES
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley Street
Flint, Michigan 48503
Sloan Museum
1221 E. Kearsley Street
Flint, Michigan 48503
Buick Gallery
303 Walnut Street
Flint, Michigan 48503
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