2 GREAT WAYS TO
DISCOVER AND EXPLORE
Sloan Museum of Discovery features five immersive galleries of hands-on science and history, while Longway Planetarium wows with 4K projection and immersive shows, making both a must-see for all ages.
Celebrate Spooky Season at Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium with frightfully fun special events, seasonal hands-on workshops and festive Halloween musical light shows – there is something for everyone!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SLOAN MUSEUM
UPCOMING
EXHIBITS
Amazing Pollinators
A game-based, role-playing adventure that immerses audiences in the colorful and diverse world of pollinator and plant relationships.
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Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission
Dives into the covert military operation behind one of the most significant maritime discoveries of the 20th century.
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EXPLORE OUR GALLERIES
EXPLORE OUR GALLERIES
Featuring four interactive galleries and a 6,000 square feet special exhibit gallery
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
Hands-on activities and supplies are available weekly to engage and inspire all ages.
RESEARCH & ARCHIVES
RESEARCH & ARCHIVES
Explore cultural materials that define more than 150 years of Flint and Genesee County history.
NOW SHOWING AT LONGWAY PLANETARIUM
Open daily Tuesday through Sunday for public shows
One World, One Sky
Saturday @ 11 a.m.
Join Big Bird, Elmo and their new friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu as they learn about the Sun, the Moon, and the Big Dipper, then blast off in an imaginary rocket to the Moon! Along the way, they invite the audience to sing along to songs about space and celebrate the sky that belongs to everyone. It’s the perfect introduction to space for our littlest astronomers!
Runtime: 45 minutes *includes live sky talk
Audience: Ages 3+
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Shark Kingdom
Showing Tues - Sun @ 4 p.m., Sat & Sun @ Noon
*No 4 p.m. shows on Tuesdays beginning September 1, 2026
Shark Kingdom is an epic family adventure in some of the world’s most scenic and remote shark waters. Follow three marine biologists as they dive into the kingdom of sharks, come face to face with these awe-inspiring creatures and uncover their secrets to fight for the future of our shared oceans.
Runtime: 45 minutes
Audience: Ages 8+
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Perfect Little Planet
Showing Sat & Sun @ 2 p.m.
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. Walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.
Runtime: 45 minutes
Audience: Ages 5+
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Skies Over Michigan
Tuesday - Sunday @ 3 p.m.
Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what’s visible in the night sky over Michigan.
Runtime: 45 minute live talk
Audience: Ages 10+
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Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters
Showing Fri & Sat @ 6 p.m.
Dive into the high-energy world of Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters – a laser show designed to thrill fans of all ages. Dazzling laser effects bring the pulse-pounding soundtrack from the hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters to life in a spectacular planetarium show experience. The set list features popular hits “Golden,” “What It Sounds Like,” & more!
Runtime: 28 minutes
Audience: Ages 12+ (or at guardians’ discretion)
*Advance tickets recommended for Laser KPop Demon Hunters. A limited number of tickets are available for walk-in purchases for each show. Please call ahead at 810-237-3400 to ask Guest Services if tickets are still available if you did not purchase tickets in advance.
Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. For the safety of our guests, once a laser light show has started, there will be no late seating. If you need to exit the show for any reason, there will be no re-admittance. Please plan accordingly.
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Laser Pride
Showing Friday & Saturday @ 7 p.m.
Celebrate the rainbow of love with Laser Pride, featuring some of the most well-known music associated with the LGBTQ+ community. The theme is Pride, but more importantly it’s all about laser fun for all! Featuring the music of these legendary icons: Elton John, Prince, Queen, David Bowie, and many more!
For the safety of our guests, once a laser light show has started, there will be no late seating. If you need to exit the show for any reason, there will be no re-admittance. Please plan accordingly.
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Rock Monsters
Showing Fri & Sat @ 8 p.m.
Celebrate a time when rock stars were larger than life, with the head-banging 80s metal music everyone loves, combined with eye popping laser effects! Includes rock hits from Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, Van Halen and more!
Runtime: 45 minutes
Audience: Ages 12+
Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. For the safety of our guests, once a laser light show has started, there will be no late seating. If you need to exit the show for any reason, there will be no re-admittance. Please plan accordingly.
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