The Sloan Museum of Discovery is a hands-on science and history museum located in the Flint Cultural Center. It is a great place for kids and adults alike, with fun activities for all ages that will keep you entertained for hours. The museum features numerous interactive areas for different activities such as painting, Legos, crafts, water activities, sound, and a life-size tree house. There is also a neighborhood where children can visit a grocery store, post office, and ambulance. The facility includes a hands-on Early Childhood Learning gallery, a Discovery Hall science gallery, a History Gallery with educational lessons about Flint, and the Durant Vehicle Gallery with numerous rare and historic GM vehicles. An exhibition hall hosts special traveling exhibits. The museum is a beautiful and easy-to-access facility with a small cafe and generous indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are always kind and welcoming. Tickets are free for Genesee County residents and reasonably priced for others. It is highly recommended for families and people of all ages, described as an awesome gem and a blessing to have in Flint.
Absolutely incredible. Best children’s museum I’ve ever been to, and the Manhattan children’s museum had been my standard for years.So many amazing areas for all ages, giving everyone something to do and something to grow into!Pro tip: get a membership and enjoy a nearly empty space from 9a-10a once a month!
January 2024
Fun for all ages! The water area was by far our favorite.
January 2024
I went to see the "bodies" exhibit. It was an amazing, educational experience.
