Longway Planetarium Sensory-Friendly Shows
Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium
Flint, Michigan - Genesee County
Source checked
May 16, 2026
Flint
1 checked detail
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1310 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503
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Provider overview
Longway Planetarium offers monthly sensory-friendly planetarium shows with adjusted light and sound levels, open captioning, early doors, and regular ticketing through Sloan Longway.
Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium operate public museum, science, history, and planetarium programming in Flint's Cultural Center.
Quick facts
- Phone
- 810-237-3400
- Ages
- Planetarium visitors and families who benefit from adjusted light, sound, and captioning supports
- Season
- Monthly sensory-friendly planetarium shows by Longway schedule
- Cost
- The showtimes page lists ticket prices and Genesee County resident discounts; families should confirm current pricing, combo tickets, online fees, and member discounts before purchasing.
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Programs and offerings
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Sensory-friendly planetarium shows
Monthly sensory-friendly planetarium show format with adjusted lighting, lower sound, open captioning, early doors, and provider ticketing.
- Ages
- Planetarium visitors and families who benefit from adjusted light, sound, and captioning supports
- Season
- Monthly sensory-friendly planetarium shows by Longway schedule
- Schedule
- The showtimes page lists sensory-friendly shows on the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m.; families should confirm the current show feature before buying tickets.
- Cost
- The showtimes page lists ticket prices and Genesee County resident discounts; families should confirm current pricing, combo tickets, online fees, and member discounts before purchasing.
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 16, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Longway Planetarium showtimes page lists sensory-friendly shows on the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m., while the sensory show page says lights are turned up, sound is turned down, open captioning is featured, doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the Longway address, phone, and email are provided.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Sensory-friendly planetarium shows
The official Longway Planetarium showtimes page lists sensory-friendly shows on the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m., while the sensory show page says lights are turned up, sound is turned down, open captioning is featured, doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the Longway address, phone, and email are provided.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Longway describes the sensory-friendly show format as brighter lighting, lower sound, open captioning, and early door opening before the 11 a.m. show.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm the current feature, door time, captioning, seating approach, dome darkness, visual motion, parking, restrooms, ticket exchanges, and whether the planetarium format matches the visitor's sensory needs.
What we checked
What we found: The official Longway Planetarium showtimes page lists sensory-friendly shows on the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m., while the sensory show page says lights are turned up, sound is turned down, open captioning is featured, doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the Longway address, phone, and email are provided.
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Sources used
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- Provider websiteLongway Planetarium June Sensory Friendly Feature
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Longway Planetarium Sensory-Friendly Shows reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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