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Tinker. Hack. Invent. Saturdays
January 26 - December 28, 2013

The Henry Ford celebrates American ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation in 2013. Join us as we welcome crafters, hobbyists, tinkerers and makers to Henry Ford Museum the last Saturday of each month. Learn their stories and how they make things. Activities will change monthly, from hands-on or how-to workshops to presentations, all free with museum admission or membership.

august activities

Event dates:
August 31, 2013
September 28, 2013
October 26, 2013
November 30, 2013
December 28, 2013

Note: Times will vary based on the nature of the program. Most activities will take place between 10 am and 2 pm. Please check our website or social media channels for updates.

Saturday, August 31 is Discovery Camp Greatest Hits.

Discovery Camp Greatest Hits – join the counselors from The Henry Ford’s summer Discovery Camp as they teach guests some of their favorite activities! Kids, and kids at heart, will learn how to make bouncy balls, whirly gigs, and create clothes pin mini figures. In the Museum Plaza from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., or while supplies last.

pricing

All activities are free with museum admission.

MEMBERS free of charge
NONMEMBER SENIORS ages 62 & up, $15
ADULTS ages 13-61, $17
YOUTH ages 5-12, $12.50
CHILDREN 4 & under, free

Parking is $5 per vehicle.

what to bring, what to wear

The exhibits of the Henry Ford Museum are spread across several acres, all indoors. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended. Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available to rent for a fee at the IMAX® and Clocktower 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 the premises.

Bring a camera; photography is allowed in most areas of the museum.

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Tickets to the Henry Ford Museum are available online, through The Henry Ford Call Center (open 7 days a week, 9 am-5 pm) at 313.982.6001 and at all admissions counters. Tickets can be mailed when reservations are made 2 weeks or more in advance. Tickets purchased less than 2 weeks out will be held at IMAX® Will Call.

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.

Metro Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.

Michigan Department of Transportation

AAA Traffic & Construction Report