Durant Vehicle Gallery
An extension of the History Gallery, this 11,000 square foot vehicle exhibition hall showcases rare collections of vintage and concept cars, plus an interactive exhibit about distracted driving.
Admission to Durant Vehicle Gallery is included in a general admission to Sloan Museum of Discovery. General Admission tickets to Sloan Museum can be purchased at the button below, or read more about our ticketing and discounts here.
Featured Exhibits
Community Cars Exhibit
GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
The Margaret Dunning Foundation
COMMUNITY CARS EXHIBIT
In partnership with our community, Sloan Museum is proud to present the new Community Cars Exhibit featuring selected vehicles owned and maintained by community members. Please review the Community Cars Exhibit Loan Agreement HERE prior to submitting your application. Interested applicants may submit their antique cars to be selected for exhibition by applying HERE. For eligibility requirements and more details about the submission process, download the "Terms of Program" form HERE, or contact the Curator of Collections at MCottle@SloanLongway.org.
Distracted Driving Simulator
HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE
The Distracted Driving simulator emphasizes the important message of vehicle safety while driving.
The interactive exhibit asks visitors to drive a virtual vehicle while simultaneously texting messages to friends.
The resulting virtual accidents that occur have monetary “costs” assigned based on vehicle damage. Upon completing the course, visitors will see the costs of distracted driving as well as receive messaging on the dangers of texting while driving.
Soap Box Derby Exhibit
SOAP BOX DERBY EXHIBIT
From 1936–1997, thousands of Flint kids ages 11–13 built gravity-powered carts and raced them down the track at Cronin Derby Downs behind Southwestern High School as part of the city’s beloved Soap Box Derby tradition. Sloan Museum of Discovery honors that legacy in the Durant Vehicle Gallery with a racer built by Flint champion Steven Katz. Katz advanced to the national finals in Akron, Ohio, where he won the championship. The cart shown here was raced in 1960. The exhibit is made possible through Katz's generous support.
Featured Concept Vehicle
2006 Saab Aero X
This current featured concept car has not been seen publicly since 2006. The Aero X was created as a graphic answer to a simple question: What would happen if an entire car was dedicated to expressing Saab's heritage in a new way? The question was posed
by Bryan Nesbitt, then the Executive Director of Design for GME, and currently GM's Senior Vice President of Global Design since July 1, 2025. Nesbitt wanted to explore the potential for developing a bolder, more distinctive design language for Saab
products.
Adopt-A-Car Sponsorship
Available for $1000 and are valid for a 12-month period
In the Durant Gallery of the Sloan Museum, you can view a selection of the 130 historical vehicles the museum preserves in its collection. Each vehicle tells its own story of ingenuity, creativity, and utility. The vehicles on display are also available for adoption to help support their preservation and maintenance.
All adoptions include a personalized plaque, showcasing your support of the vehicle collection! Purchase an adoption for yourselves, or a car enthusiast in your life. Adoption pricing is not meant to reflect the historic value of a vehicle. Click here to see the current list of of adoptable cars.
Contact Development at 810-237-7331 for more information and car availability.
End your visit at the Museum Store for unique gifts and souvenirs, or grab a snack at the Coffee Beanery Café!
