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 On its final U.S. tour stop, Women Who Rock is a collection of must-see memorabilia from the most-recognized women in rock and roll history.
Immerse yourself in the greatest show-stopping moments from the Queen of Soul, the Mother of Punk and the Divas of Pop. Aretha. Madonna. Mahalia. Janis and more. Relive the soundtrack of your life.
This is the closest you’ll get to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame without actually being there. From Joan Jett’s infamous black leather jacket to Chrissie Hynde’s sassy blue Fender and even Lady Gaga’s notorious meat dress, this is a dazzling backstage pass to rock’s most memorable eye candy and the women of rock’s most significant contributions. Joni Mitchell’s handwritten lyrics are here, too and Patti Smith’s famed clarinet.
Don’t just look. Add a piece of yourself. Step into our recording booth, hit “record” and leave behind your own thoughts and reflections for posterity.
More than attitude. More than music.
This is 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! Please click the Buy Tickets button below to register.
Maker Faire Detroit July 26-27, 2014 (9:30am - 6pm) Maker Faire is like a three-ring circus of innovation. Robotics, electronics, rockets, food, music, fashion, science — if somebody makes it, we’ll find a place for it at Maker Faire Detroit. This is, without doubt, one of the most unusual and mind-boggling events to ever find a home in Detroit. Maker Faire is a place where the DIY mindset can run wild. Inspiring and ingenious, with more than a little humor mixed in, this eye-popping gathering is one of the country’s smartest and most extraordinary family-friendly events. More than 400 exhibiting makers are expected to participate, offering dozens of demonstrations and hands-on workshops for anyone — child or adult — who still has a sense of adventure. Only at the home of innovation, The Henry Ford.
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.
Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame October 3, 2014 - January 4, 2015 For a limited time, hundreds of hard-hitting artifacts from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The dynasties, the pioneers, the superstars and the legends. At Henry Ford Museum.
Henry Ford Museum celebrates the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 50th anniversary with a 6,000-square-foot exhibition jam-packed with hundreds of artifacts chronicling pro football’s story, from its humble beginnings to the cultural phenomenon it is today.
Slip on a helmet rigged up with coach-to-player communication. Test your vertical leaping ability. Or step inside the Champions Theater and see hard-hitting new material from NFL Films, including the eye-popping feature Fantastic Finishes.
Have your own personal encounter with football history. At The Henry Ford.
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 — and create memories that will last across generations.
Build your own family traditions with a holiday visit to Henry Ford Museum. Reminders of the festive season are everywhere you look. Marvel at our towering Christmas tree or the remarkable Glancy trains as they run through a model of mid-20th-century Detroit. And then, of course, there’s Santa himself. All of the year-round treasures are here as well: the Rosa Parks Bus, the always-entertaining Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, the massive train display and our newest exhibit, Driving America. Holidays in Henry Ford Museum are like nothing else on earth.
