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The water station and interactive landform exhibits in Discovery Hall are major hits with young children. These hands-on activities provide excellent engagement for families with kids, making it a great mix of entertainment and learning.
Visitor tip
Staff members like Mr. Chris provide engaging educational instruction on specific topics. Ask about available staff-led demonstrations or educational sessions during your visit to enhance your learning experience beyond self-guided exploration.
Visitor tip
Don't skip the videos and audio recordings paired with artifacts throughout the museum—visitors note these significantly enhance understanding of historical and scientific concepts on display.
About Sloan Museum of Discovery
Historic autos & science exhibits. Classic auto gallery featuring Flint-built cars plus regional history & hands-on science exhibits.
What visitors say
Came for the cars but got pleasantly distracted by Discovery Hall! Staff was friendly and engaging. Displays and activities were all in great condition, understandable and applicable to the concepts being discussed. Videos and audio…
Had a really good time at this museum, which is basically divided into two halves: the history museum (which covers Flint and the surrounding area) and a science discovery center. We spent most of our time in the history side. It…
Love the Sloan museum! Mr. Chris was amazing teaching the children about landforms. The water station is always a hit! Its a great mix of fun & learning for all ages
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Did You Know?
- The museum is divided into two distinct halves: a history museum covering Flint's pre-settlement era through its automotive industry rise and recent rebirth, plus a science discovery center (Discovery Hall) oriented toward hands-on learning for families
- Features a classic auto gallery showcasing Flint-built cars, reflecting the city's historical significance as a major American automobile manufacturing center
- The museum maintains interactive exhibits in excellent condition with educational videos and audio recordings that enhance visitor understanding of artifacts and concepts
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