FLINT — T.Rex opens January 20, 2026, at Longway Planetarium in Flint. The film follows the remarkable true story of four kids who discovered a young T.rex fossil in North Dakota, presented in dazzling animation and documentary video for a new look at this famous dino.
In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. It is narrated by Sam Neill, and it’s recommended for ages 10+ due to some realistic dinosaur fighting animation. Tickets and information are availalble at t SloanLongway.org/T-Rex or by calling Longway Planetarium at (810) 237-3400.
Dinosaur fans may also want to see the new exhibition at Sloan Museum of Discovery across the street from the planetarium, ICE DINOSAURS: THE LOST WORLD OF THE ALASKAN ARCTIC, which also opens January 20.
The exhibition takes visitors of all ages on an extraordinary journey through time to explore the majestic ice-age creatures of the Alaskan Arctic. Produced by Imagine and generously sponsored by the Nartel Family Foundation, this immersive experience will be open to the public from January 20-May 3, 2026.
Through life-size reconstructions, fossils, and multimedia exhibits, ICE DINOSAURS invites visitors to experience these magnificent creatures and learn about the mysteries of the Alaskan Arctic during the age of dinosaurs. The exhibition also provides a rare glimpse into how paleontologists uncover clues about these long-extinct species and what they tell us about Earth’s ancient past.
Tickets and information on it are available at https://sloanlongway.org/sloan_exhibits/ice-dinos/?utm_source=Flint%20Courier%20News&utm_medium=Online%20Banner%20Ad&utm_campaign=Ice%20Dinosaursor
Note: Current Members of Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium will have an opportunity for a free sneak peek of both T.Rex and ICE DINOSAURS at a members-only preview on January 19, 4-7 p.m. Current members MUST reserve their time for the T.Rex preview (4 p.m., 5 p.m. or 6 p.m.) by January 14 at SloanLongway.org/Membership or by calling the Membership Coordinator at (810) 237-3457.
Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage.
