You’ll never see your body the same way again! REAL BODIES uses real human specimens that have been respectfully preserved to explore the complex inner workings of the human form in a refreshing and thought-provoking style. System by system, the exhibition provides an approachable and fascinating insight into what's happening inside every one of us.
NOTE: This fascinating exhibit is recommended for 12+, although tickets will be available for all ages if parents/guardians feel their child will benefit. To learn more about the REAL BODIES exhibit and Frequently Asked Questions, click on the FAQs here.
Open Now through January 14, 2024

This powerful exhibition explores life by displaying real, perfectly preserved human bodies and more than 200 anatomical specimens. More than a simple display of human specimens, REAL BODIES will connect audiences to a deeper sense of what it means to be alive. Founded on anatomical, cultural, and emotional narratives, 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 us that we often take for granted. REAL BODIES digs deeper into the beauty of the body, mind, and soul than any other exhibition of its kind, and invites you to explore the entire human experience from the first breath to the last.
To learn more about how the bodies have been respectfully preserved and their origins, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here.
HOURS
Sloan Museum of Discovery | Regular Hours
Mondays* - Closed
Tuesdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursdays* - 10 AM - 5 PM
(Open until 8 PM on 2nd Thursday of the month)
Fridays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Sundays - Noon - 5 PM
*Closed on Saturday, September 23, 2023 for
Night at the Museum Fundraiser
Location
Sloan Museum of Discovery
1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
TICKETS
The Real Bodies exhibit has timed entry in order to avoid overcrowding and tickets are non-refundable / non-transferable; please keep this in mind before purchasing your tickets. This fascinating exhibit is recommended for ages 12+, although tickets are available for children who are younger than 12 if parents/guardians feel the child will benefit.
Check out the entire museum before or after your Real Bodies exhibit experience! General Admission to Sloan Museum of Discovery is included with the price of your ticket.
All adults (18+) must provide valid photo I.D. with current address to receive Genesee County Millage ticket pricing.
Please note: adults who cannot verify their address with valid I.D. will not receive the Genesee County ticket pricing and will be required to pay standard ticket pricing upon admission.
Standard Tickets (for out-of-county residents)
$22 Adults 12-59 | $18 Seniors 60+ | $18 Student with ID | $15 Youth 2-11
Children Under 2 - FREE
Ticket price includes General Admission to Sloan Museum of Discovery!
After your visit to the Real Bodies Exhibition, make sure to explore the museum in its entirety - including an early childhood gallery, hands-on science gallery, and auto and history gallery, included with your Real Bodies exhibit ticket!
Sloan Museum of Discovery in the Flint Cultural Center opened to the public July 16, 2022, as the totally re-imagined, re-built Sloan Museum of Discovery with four all-new interactive galleries.
Genesee County Resident Tickets
$8 Adults 12 -59 | $7 Seniors 60+ | $6 Youth - 2-11 years | Children under 2 - FREE
Bring your I.D. when you arrive! All adults (18+) must provide valid photo I.D. with current address upon admission to receive Genesee County Millage ticket pricing. Please note: adults who cannot verify their address with valid I.D. will not receive the Genesee County ticket pricing and will be required to pay standard ticket pricing upon admission.
Sloan Museum of Discovery educational programs are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.
Members of Sloan Museum of Discovery & Longway Planetarium
$5 Adults 12 -59 | $5 Seniors 60+ | $5 Youth - 2-11 years | Children under 2 - FREE
*Member discounts are automatically applied at checkout when you log in. When you arrive, please present your membership card and driver's license or ID to confirm your membership level.
If you would like to become a member, please email Membership@SloanLongway.org, call (810) 237-3457, or learn about the various membership packages and register online at www.SloanLongway.org/Membership
GROUPS
School Groups & Field Trips
Learn about the complexity of the human body and gain a deeper understanding of what we're made of, why we're here, and where we're headed! There are 10 main areas within the REAL BODIES exhibition; Anatomy, Breath, Hunger, Rhythm, Move, Think, What Becomes of Us, Love, Beginnings, and Repair. Students will be able to explore each area and expand on each specific area of the body.
The Real Bodies exhibit has timed entry - Groups larger than 20 must register in advance to ensure availability.
To make a reservation for the Real Bodies Exhibition, call 810-237-3409, weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or email: Reservations@SloanLongway.org

Since humans first evolved, we have striving to understand our bodies, why we exist and where we are ultimately headed. We all want to know how we work, how blood circulates through our bodies, and how our brains tells our mouths to talk. We want to know why we experience love and fear, and why we do some of the things we do as a species. Real Bodies challenges and deepens our understanding of these questions by exploring what defines humans both physically and emotionally.
Group Pricing
(for 20 or more visitors)
$18 Adults 12-59 | $15 Seniors 60+ | $13 Youth 2-11
Children Under 2 - FREE
Student Pricing
(for field trips)
$5 Teacher | $11 Students 12+
Due to the serious subject matter, the Real Bodies exhibit is recommended for ages 12+, however, there are no age limits and it will be up to the parents and school's discretion.