If I Had a Hammer September – June (Please contact our Call Center for exact dates available)
Teaching for Understanding Field Trip
Here’s a way to put core subjects like math and language arts to work in a hands-on and downright entertaining way. “If I Had a Hammer” is a problem-solver’s delight as groups of students work together to construct an 8-by 11-foot house inside Henry Ford Museum. This interdisciplinary program seamlessly weaves in communication skills and STEM concepts, including environmental resources and simple machines. Team-building is a must as
students discover just how essential those subjects can be when they're applied to a real-world challenge.
To purchase tickets, contact our Call Center at 313.982.6001.
program details
Location: Henry Ford Museum Program Length: 2 hours Fee: $14.50* (includes museum admission)
*Price subject to change
To view the curriculum connections for "If I Had a Hammer," click here.
directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Boulevard exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39); drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) south 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 mile. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive .75 mile.
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