SLOAN MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY
ADMISSION TICKETS
REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATION
Mondays - CLOSED
Tuesdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Fridays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Sundays - Noon - 5 PM
Address & Parking: Sloan Museum of Discovery
1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
(Free parking off of R.T. Longway Blvd. on the North side of the museum)
General Admission Ticket Prices
All Genesee County Residents receive FREE General Admission*
Tickets may be purchased in person at Guest Services or purchased online. Please show proof of residency ID at Guest Services desk; General Admission includes admission to all four primary galleries; General admission does not include admission to most special traveling exhibits.
*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.
Adults 12-59: $15
Seniors 60+: $12
Students (with ID): $12
Children 2-11: $10
Children Under 2: FREE
Out-of-County Guests Combo-Ticket Pricing
Combo-tickets are a great way for out-of-county guests to save $ if they want to make it a full day of discovery by adding a Longway Planetarium Show!
Ages 12-59: $21
Seniors 60+: $16
Students (with I.D.): $16
Children 2-11: $14
Children Under 2: FREE
Purchase a combo ticket and SAVE after you select a show at Longway Planetarium.
Members of Sloan Longway get FREE General Admission to Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium!
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Please present your membership card and driver license or ID when you arrive
(Does not apply to traveling exhibits)
Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Members:
Free general admission
Flint Children’s Museum Members:
$1 off per ticket for general admission
Impression 5 and Ann Arbor Hands-On members:
50% off general admission
Military Veterans & Teachers:
FREE general admission for the individual (*Does not apply to families)
Active Military Members + Family:
FREE general admission for active military personnel & immediate family members
Museums For All:
SNAP recipients (with a valid photo ID) receive $4 off each ticket for up to 4 individuals per SNAP EBT card (only eligible for Sloan General Admission; traveling exhibits not included)
Shoes and shirts need to stay on while in the museum for the safety of our guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
LONGWAY PLANETARIUM
SHOWTIMES & TICKETS
Now Showing at Longway Planetarium
In My Backyard
Saturdays @ 11 a.m.
In My Backyard | Join children’s entertainer Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to the reasons for the seasons. Through the use of entertaining songs and immersive environments, children are encouraged to participate while learning about the planets, constellations, meteors, the moon, and more. Geared towards the youngest stargazers and scientists, In My Backyard is sure to instill a sense of wonder and exploration while encouraging children to explore their own backyards.
Runtime: 45 minutes
Audience: Ages 4-7
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One World, One Sky
Sat & Sun @ Noon
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
Sat & Sun @ 2 p.m.
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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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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Ooky Spooky Light Show
Tues - Sun @ 4 p.m. | Select Fridays & Saturdays @ 6 p.m.
*No 6 p.m. show on Friday, October 2 due to the First Friday lecture
A fall favorite! Enjoy popular Halloween songs like “The Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Thriller” as they come to life with amazing graphics and lights. Great for family audiences, this show was created here in Flint by our talented team of artists and programmers. A must-see experience during the Halloween season!
Runtime: 45 minutes
Audience: Ages 6+
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Laser Halloween
Showing Fri & Sat at 7 & 8 p.m.
Get ready for a spooktacular experience like no other! Laser Halloween is a mesmerizing laser light show that will cast a spell on you this Halloween season. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of eerie colors and patterns as lasers dance across the darkness to spooky favorites like “Weird Science,” “Beetlejuice,” “Superstition” and 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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Single Show Ticket Prices
All Longway Planetarium shows are 50% off for Genesee County residents.
Pricing For Genesee County Residents:
Adults:$5.00
Seniors 60+: $4.00
Children ages 2-11: $4.00
Children 0-2: Free
Please present your driver license or ID with address on it when you arrive to confirm your residency.
(Longway Planetarium shows are funded, in part, by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work!)
Adults 12-59: $10.00
Seniors 60+: $8.00
Children 2-11: $8.00
Children under 2: FREE
Members of Sloan Longway get FREE admission to all Longway Planetarium shows.
Please log in with your member ID when you purchase your tickets. Your discounts will automatically be applied at checkout. Please note that there will be a $2.00 online processing fee when you purchase any tickets online.
Not a member? Find out how to become a Member and start SAVING!
Please present your membership card and driver license or ID when you arrive
Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Members:
FREE general admission
Flint Children’s Museum Members:
$1 off per ticket for general admission
Impression 5 and Ann Arbor Hands-On members:
50% off general admission
Military Veterans & Teachers:
FREE general admission for the individual (*Does not apply to families)
Active Military Members + Family:
FREE general admission for active military personnel & immediate family members
Please present proof of status to receive discounts. I.E., member card, veteran ID, active military ID, or staff ID
Add a same-day visit to Sloan Museum and SAVE!
Out-of-county guests can make it a full day of discovery with our combo-ticket pricing! Add admission to the Sloan Museum of Discovery across the street and SAVE! Genesee County residents receive FREE general admission to Sloan Museum.
Adults 12-59: $21.00
Seniors 60+: $16.00
Students (with I.D.): $16.00
Children 2-11: $14.00
Children under 2: Free
