Sloan Museum of Discovery

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

We are still accepting applicants for 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩!🔌🔋🧪

In this 5-Day camp, students will dive into the fascinating worlds of electricity, renewable energy, coding, and chemistry through real engineering challenges and lab-style investigations. This application-based program is designed for students in grades 4–6 who demonstrate strong academic interest, creativity, or curiosity in STEM fields and are ready to tackle advanced concepts in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The application deadline is June 30. To apply, visit: SloanLongway.org/Summer and click 'apply online'.

𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐔𝐏 is developed in collaboration with outstanding regional partners, including the Flint Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Chemistry Club at the University of Michigan-Flint, Hemlock Semiconductor, and the Sloan Museum of Discovery Exhibits Team.

05/26/2026

Visit 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔 exhibit and discover the fascinating cultural dragon lore from around the world! Its educational, immersive, and best of all - interactive! Find out more at SloanLongway.org/Dragons.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrating America 250 🇺🇸

In the spirit of celebrating America's 250th year, Sloan Museum will feature a special curated exhibit, 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆, a timeline-based exhibit with artifacts, text panels and graphics highlighting significant events in Genesee County and how they influenced events around the nation. Come check it out starting June 5, along with all the America 250 events taking place throughout Genesee County now through September 30! Find all events and community celebrations at: America250GeneseeCo.org

Visit Sloan Museum anytime between now and September 30 to grab a collective commemorative passbook for collecting stamps from all participating America 250 locations.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Sloan Museum of Discovery will be CLOSED today (May 25) and will re-open on Tuesday, May 26 at 10 a.m.

Veterans as well as active military members and their family always receive FREE general admission!

05/23/2026

Adventurers wanted! ⚔🐉

Wednesdays this summer are for 𝑫 & 𝑫 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔! Gather your party for an epic night of fantasy fun, whether you're a longtime hero of the realms or a first-time adventurer, there's a seat for you! These "one-shot" campaigns are designed for families, first time players, and especially seasoned players to come out and have some fun. Event tickets also include admission to our brand new exhibit 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔! Find dates and info at: SloanLongway.org/DandD.

The first 𝑫 & 𝑫 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 takes place Wednesday, June 10 from 6 - 9 p.m.

05/21/2026

The mysteries of Dragons are brought to life in a fun, imaginative workshop in 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔 & 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔! What real-life animals have scales? Why would mythical dragons have scales? We’ll also read a child-friendly story about dragons, engage in STEM activities and games, then explore our new traveling exhibit 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔! This program is for children aged 4&5 or entering Kindergarten in the fall - sign up at: SloanLongway.org/Summer.

05/20/2026

Come help us celebrate the Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration in the Flint Cultural Center on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.! 🖤❤️💚 Partnering for our fifth year with the Flint Cultural Center to bring Blackness throughout the FCC campus, there will be live music featuring Flint’s own Mama Sōl and other talented artists, bounce houses and hands-on activities for children, food trucks, and artisans and vendors to shop from. The traditional Freedom March will start at noon to provide spiritual coverage - led by Hamady High School Marching Band. Come join the fun - All future black artists, musicians, actors, and dancers are especially invited!

Visit: SloanLongway.org/Juneteenth for a full list of events happening all around the Flint Community!

Longway Planetarium
Flint Institute of Music
Flint Institute of Arts
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
Applewood
FIM Whiting Auditorium
Whaley Historic House Museum of Flint, Michigan

05/19/2026

Did you know over 90% of our collection is actually kept in our storage facility within the museum?! Yes - there's much more than what you see in the History gallery, and the rest remains very carefully preserved and stored by our Collections team!

05/16/2026

It was a great Member's Preview, and now Lost World of Dragons is officially open to the public today through September 13th! Www.SloanLongway.org/Dragons

05/16/2026

🐉They're here! 🐉

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔 is now open at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Enter a fantastical world where fire-breathing legends spark curiosity and interactive learning! From animatronic dragons and fossil digs, this immersive exhibit brings Dragon lore to life like you’ve never experienced. Open now through September 13, 2026. For tickets and information, visit SloanLongway.org/Dragons.

Presented by Stage 9 Exhibits, sponsored by Consumers Energy.