WE ENGAGE COMMUNITIES ON A LEARNING JOURNEY IN HISTORY AND SCIENCE

Welcome to the NEW

SLOAN MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY

This 107,000 square feet hands-on science and history museum re-opened in 2022 after an extensive expansion and renovation. The new Sloan Museum of Discovery features four primary interactive galleries and a 6000 square feet special traveling exhibit gallery. The current traveling exhibit is REAL BODIES.  Sloan Museum of Discovery is located on the campus of the Flint Cultural Center within walking distance of several entertainment, arts, and educational centers.

Purchase Tickets Online

Schools, Daycares, and Groups: please call to make a reservation at 810-237-3409. Genesee County Millage benefits are for individuals only. This benefit doesn't apply to groups. 

NOW OPEN through January 2024 | BUY TICKETS NOW

HOURS & LOCATION

 

Regular Hours

Mondays* - Closed
Tuesdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursdays - 10 AM - 5 PM (*Open until 8 p.m. 2nd Thursday of every month)
Fridays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Sundays - Noon - 5 PM

Location:

Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 (in the Flint Cultural Center campus; free parking off of R.T. Longway Blvd. on the North side of the museum)

GENERAL ADMISSION (does not include special exhibit, REAL BODIES)

Importance Notice to Online Ticket Purchasers:

IF YOU ARE A GENESEE COUNTY RESIDENT, YOU RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON ADMISSION DUE TO THE GENESEE COUNTY MILLAGE THAT WAS PASSED BY VOTERS IN 2018. ONLY GENESEE COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN USE THESE DISCOUNTED TICKETS. EVERY ADULT 18+ WITH A GENESEE COUNTY TICKET WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW A PHOTO ID WITH PROOF OF RESIDENCY UPON ADMISSION. IF A GUEST IS IN POSSESSION OF A TICKET AS A GENESEE COUNTY RESIDENT BUT CANNOT SHOW PROOF OF RESIDENCY, THEY WILL BE ASKED TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE UPON ADMISSION. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING; YOUR GENESEE COUNTY TAX DOLLARS ARE AT WORK!

Shoes and shirts need to stay on while in the museum for the safety of our guests. Thank you.

Out of County Residents

Ages 12-59 - $14
Seniors 60+ - $11
Students (with ID) - $11
Children 2-11 - $9
Children Under 2 - Free

Genesee County Residents

All Genesee County Residents - FREE*
(please show proof of residency ID at Guest Services desk)

*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

Members of Sloan Longway get FREE general admission to Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium!
Not a Member? Find out how to become a Member and start SAVING!

Other Discounts

Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Members: Free
Flint Children’s Museum Members: $1 off per ticket
Impression 5 and Ann Arbor Hands-On members: 50% off
Veterans, active military families, and teachers: Free

Click here for more information about discounts.

MAKE IT A FULL DAY OF DISCOVERY!

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!

Out of County Residents Combo Ticket Pricing

Ages 12-59 - $18
Seniors 60+ - $13
Children 2-11 - $11
Children Under 2 - Free

 

Purchase a combo ticket here

Genesee County Residents

Admission to Longway Planetarium is 50% off, add a show with your Sloan Museum General Admission
(please show proof of residency ID at Guest Services desk)

*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.

INTRODUCING 5 UNIQUE GALLERIES!

HAGERMAN STREET
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING GALLERY

Interactive child-sized neighborhood with roundabouts for tricycles, shops, and a charming three-story tree house.

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DURANT GALLERY
VEHICLE GALLERY

11,000 square foot vehicle exhibition hall with rare collections of vintage and concept cars.

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HISTORY GALLERY

Regional interactive history from the earliest inhabitants through history-in-the-making.

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DISCOVERY HALL
SCIENCE GALLERY

Hands-on learning that makes science fun, like the giant interactive Great Lakes water table, Earth Globe, and 10 other hands-on spaces.

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FUN GALLERY
EXHIBITION HALL

6,000 sqare foot exhibition space, home to world-class traveling exhibit REAL BODIES: The Exhibition - Now through January 14, 2024!

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End your visit at the Museum Store for unique gifts and souvenirs, or grab a snack at the Coffee Beanery Café!

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Be Part of the Discovery!

Sloan Museum of Discovery is Now Open!

Sloan Museum 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.

Sloan Museum of Discovery’s renovation and expansion is a $30 million project. Over 95% of this goal has been raised through donations from private foundations, corporations, and individuals. Every gift makes an impact! Would you like to be part of the Discovery to help us with our mission to engage communities on a learning journey in history and science? Click to find out how you can buy an engraved brick, or make a donation in any amount.

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