Invention and Inquiry: Stories of Design, Invention & Creativity March 3, 10 and 17, 2012
GIRL SCOUT BADGE PROGRAM
Learn about the process of invention through exploring the Museum, filled with the ever-changing influence of technology. Discover past women inventors and celebrate their contributions. Explore careers in design and innovation. Use the problem solving skills that you encounter at The Henry Ford to imagine your own inventions.
Contact our Call Center at 313.982.6001 to make your reservations today!
program details
Location: Henry Ford Museum
Fees: $11 per scout, $8 per adult
Scout price includes badge, self-guided itinerary for each scout, troop leader tips, badge-aligned activities and admission to the specific program site. Admission to other sites not included in the program fee and have to be paid separately. Troop leader free.
what to bring, what to wear
The exhibits of the Henry Ford Museum are spread across several acres; all indoors. Comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available to rent for a fee at the IMAX and Clock tower entrances. Electric scooter supplies are limited, please arrive early if you plan to rent one. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchairs, electric scooters and children's strollers-- however, upright electric scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.
Photography is allowed in the exhibit area but food and drink are strictly prohibited.
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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