Tinker. Hack. Invent. Saturdays Every Saturday, every month (10am - 2pm) It’s a weekly celebration of American ingenuity. We call it Tinker. Hack. Invent. and it takes place every Saturday. Join our Tinker Task Force and have a blast trying your hand at all sorts of things. Then, on the last Saturday of every month, we open our doors to crafters, basement scientists, hobbyists, inventive foodies, tinkerers — the kind of folks you’ll find at our annual Maker Faire — and ask them to share their expertise and enthusiasm with museum visitors. Americans are famous for their ingenuity and resourcefulness, for their eagerness to improve and explore new ideas. This is your chance to learn firsthand how that spirit is alive and well today. Come explore your own ingenuity. Try your hand at something new, something different. The activities change month to month. Hands-on. How-to, DIY, science and more! The only limitation is your imagination. And it’s free* with museum admission or membership.
*Some supply fees may apply.
Macy's 2nd Mondays Second Monday of each Month (10am –noon) Introduce your preschool children to the wonders of The Henry Ford — all before nap time. Preschoolers rule during Macy’s 2nd Mondays at The Henry Ford. Storytelling, live entertainment and dozens of hands-on activities related to some of our most memorable artifacts — trains, dollhouses, historic games, even a ride on our amazing Herschell-Spillman carousel. There are seasonal activities, too: Santa in December, Valentine’s Day take-home artwork in February and 19th-century base ball in July (base ball was spelled as two words into the early 1900s). And it’s all free! Give your children’s minds the adventure of their young lives.
Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power May 17 - August 17, 2014 Like to rock? Women Who Rock is an unprecedented chance to revisit the musicians who helped shape the soundtrack of your life — innovators like Madonna and Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Tina Turner and dozens of others.
Explore the musical paraphernalia that surrounded your favorite music greats — their music sheets, handwritten notes, session cards, concert posters, photographs and even their instruments. Add your own musical reflections to the mix. Step into a sound booth, hit “record” and leave behind your own thoughts and reflections for posterity.
History for your ears. At Henry Ford Museum®.
This exhibit is presented by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Summer Discovery Camps Six 1-week sessions from June 23 - August 8, 2014 (9am to 4pm daily, Extended Care is available.) Imagine having the entire campus of The Henry Ford as your own personal playground. Science, games, hiking, inventors, tours, fishing, robotics –
even a chance to perform green experiments. The Henry Ford’s Summer Discovery Camps offer a broad and well-rounded schedule for the kid who is
inquisitive, adventurous and filled with boundless energy. Programs are
grade-specific for grades 2-9. Discounted pricing for members of The Henry Ford.
Registration is now open for members. Please click the Buy Tickets button below to register. Registration for non-members begins March 24.
Maker Faire Detroit July 26-27, 2014 (9:30am - 6pm) Robotics, electronics, rockets, food and fashion finds. If it’s made, it’s displayed at Maker Faire Detroit. The most happening event in Detroit, don’t miss this two-day, interactive and family-friendly event that takes arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset to the next level. It’s a celebration of unbridled creativity and discovery that will blow your mind. Only at the home of innovation, The Henry Ford, July 26th and 27th.
Tickets go on sale beginning May 7, 2014.
Target Family Days January 20, February 17, September 1 and November 4, 2014 (9:30am - 5pm) Henry Ford Museum was made for family adventures. It’s fun and smart, entertaining and enlightening. Our activities and exhibits are so varied and so diverse that you may just find this the beginning of a family tradition. Bring your family and bring your friends, because on Target Family Days, all of the activities in Henry Ford Museum are absolutely free. And that includes free admission and free parking, too. It’s all thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Target stores. Live music. Hands-on fun. Dramatic presentations. Make-and-take activities. Maybe even a scavenger hunt. You’ll also find a wide range of season-specific programming. Target Family Days are a chance for entire families to immerse themselves in the ingenious goings-on that have made The Henry Ford one of America’s most popular family destinations.
Holidays in Henry Ford Museum November 28, 2014 - January 4, 2015 Imagine a giant Christmas tree adorned with hundreds of precious ornaments, the perfect Santa and winter wonderland-bound toy trains. Experience these unforgettable moments for real during Holidays in Henry Ford Museum
