Sloan Museum
The Sloan Museum of Discovery is a nonprofit, public hands-on and interactive discovery museum located within the Flint Cultural Center in Flint, Michigan. Highs of 70–83°F make May to September the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Flint
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 52" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Flint
Sloan Museum is inside Flint, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 53 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Bishop (FNT) has airline service, about 5 miles from Sloan Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Sloan Museum
The Sloan Museum of Discovery is a nonprofit, public hands-on and interactive discovery museum located within the Flint Cultural Center in Flint, Michigan. The museum has four interactive primary galleries, including a hands-on earth sciences hall, an early childhood learning gallery, a local history gallery focusing on Genesee County and the Flint area, and an 11,000 square foot vehicle gallery featuring rare and historic vehicles built in Genesee County. The museum, named in honor of longtime General Motors chief executive officer Alfred P. Sloan, also operates rotating special exhibitions and celebrations.
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Lodging near Sloan Museum
Lodging nearby is in Flint (13) and Flint Township (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sloan Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | in town | — | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 79,306 | $54K | D |
| Flint Township | 5 mi west | 5 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 motels | 30,844 | $159K | D− |
| Grand Blanc Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 9 9 hotels | 40,022 | $252K | — |
| Burton | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 motels | 29,313 | $142K | D |
| Mundy Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 15,468 | $214K | — |
| Mount Morris Township | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 19,484 | $95K | D |
| Richfield Township | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 8,941 | $220K | A− |
| Holly Township | 13 mi south | 20 min | 7 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 12,283 | $241K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Every place here is under 65 miles away.
Big draw52 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
57 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
64 mi LakeLake Saint Clair
55 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
57 mi TheatreFox Theatre
55 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
59 mi City parkBelle Isle ParkPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Belle Isle Park: WMrapids, CC0
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Sloan Museum: common questions
Is Sloan Museum in Flint?
Yes. It’s inside Flint, MI.
When is the best time to visit Sloan Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Sloan Museum from Detroit?
About 53 miles southeast of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Sloan Museum?
Bishop (FNT), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 58 miles.
Where should I stay near Sloan Museum?
Flint (in town, 13 places to stay), Flint Township (5 mi, 9 places to stay) and Grand Blanc Township (8 mi, 9 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Flint
Be the first to share a tip in Flint’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.