Sloan Museum of Discovery
Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI
Large hands-on museum in Flint with a standout early-childhood gallery, water table, maker elements, and family-friendly exhibits.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A top-tier pick when you want indoor play value without giving up educational substance.
Good fit
- Families with mixed ages who want both pretend play and hands-on exhibits
- Toddlers and preschoolers who can spend real time in Hagerman Street
- Parents who want a cultural outing that still feels kid-centered and interactive
Consider another option if
- Kids seeking trampoline-park intensity or pure gross-motor challenge
- Families wanting the cheapest possible short drop-in play visit
- Visitors who only want food-cafe lounging rather than exhibit-based play
Know Before You Go
- Food
- Coffee Beanery Café is on site
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Toddler area
For caregivers
- Cafe on site
- Coffee available
- Food available
- Family restrooms
- Free parking
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- Hands on museum exploration
Read more about this location
Sloan Museum of Discovery is more than a rainy-day museum stop: for younger families, it works as one of the region’s strongest indoor play-and-learn destinations. Hagerman Street offers an immersive early-childhood neighborhood for ages 0 to 6, while Discovery Hall adds big hands-on science experiences including a giant Great Lakes water table and an earth climber. The result is a strong choice for siblings who want open-ended play, pretend play, and museum-style discovery in the same visit.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Non Resident General Admission | Official FAQs list non-resident general admission at roughly $9-$14 depending on age |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Birthday Parties
Party or event options reported
Accessibility
Nursing
A quiet room for nursing mothers is located in Hagerman Street
Mobility
Accessible parking, ramp access, barrier-free hallways, free wheelchairs and scooters, and a wheelchair lift are listed on the official accessibility page
Family Needs
Family restroom with adult-sized changing table and child-sized changing tables are available
Sensory Support
Sensory kits with noise-canceling headphones and fidgets are available
Accessibility and comfort
Wheelchair accessible
Accessibility and comfort
Sensory-friendly
Location
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI, 48503
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Sources & Updates
5 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 6, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 6, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 5 public sources
Public sources
- Sloan Museum home pagesloanlongway.org
Checked: operating status, address, phone, email, cafe availability
- Sloan hours and ticketssloanlongway.org
Checked: regular hours, parking, ticket structure
- Sloan accessibilitysloanlongway.org
Checked: accessibility features, sensory supports, nursing room
- Hagerman Street gallerysloanlongway.org
Checked: early-childhood gallery positioning
- Discovery Hall gallerysloanlongway.org
Checked: water table, earth climber, hands-on experiences
What changed
April 6, 2026
Verified museum hours, resident pricing policy, key galleries, and accessibility features from official Sloan pages.