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Another great addition to the museum is a more spacious lobby designed to be rented by the public for weddings, private parties and receptions. Why not get married under the stars at the Planetarium and then party the night away in the lobby of Sloan? e new Sloan makes it all possible. e lobby also holds a roomier gift shop and for the rst time ever, food service. e Coee Beanery café will be on hand to provide food options for lunch and parties. e new Sloan Museum has been brought to you by grants and donations from foundations, businesses, indi viduals and the State of Michigan, totaling $30 million. Major supporters include General Motors, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Hagerman Foundation. “ e museum was designed with the purpose of keeping visitors engaged and inspired to learn,” says Anne Mancour. “We want to keep people excited about new things and new possibilities for the future.” For space rental opportunities and more informa tion, please visit sloanlongway.org. Arts and Culture Millage funding helps support oper ating and program expenses and allows for FREE GEN ERAL ADMISSION for all Genesee County residents, excluding all future traveling exhibitions. ®

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