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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.

	Target Family Days September 2 & November 22, 2013 Join us for live music, make and take activities and much more at The Henry Ford. Thanks to the generosity of Target, admission to the event and parking are free during Target Family Days.

	James Cameron’s AVATAR: The Exhibition™ October 26, 2013 - January 26, 2014 James Cameron’s "AVATAR: The Exhibition” takes you on a dive deep into the world of Pandora and the making of this extraordinary film. Here is your opportunity to fully explore Pandora’s Na’vi inhabitants, the groundbreaking technology that brought the blockbuster film to life, and the creative inspiration that fueled it all. Visitors are immersed into AVATAR through interactive displays that allow you to: Direct the three-dimensional orientation of a virtual camera and shoot a computer-rendered scene. Perform on a virtual set that captures physical movements, and renders them real-time into a performance by a virtual character in a 3-D Pandoran environment Interact with Touch tables to explore concept art used in creating AVATAR Experience the Science of Bioluminescence used in AVATAR Create your own plant life based on scientific/biological principles used in the film Experience the intricacies of sound design for film in a simple, fun, and powerful way. Personally experience being in the world of Pandora Make plans now to visit James Cameron’s AVATAR: The Exhibition™ at Henry Ford Museum. Dive Deep into the world of Pandora to get the ultimate AVATAR experience- see AVATAR the Special Edition: an IMAX 3D Experience in the The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. Purchase your tickets for the IMAX and the Museum together and receive a buy one, get one ½ discount!

	Local Roots Fall Evening Dining November 7, 2013 (Cash bar 6:30pm-9pm, Dinner 7pm) in Eagle Tavern Come celebrate with us with a night of exciting craft cocktails. A selection of handcrafted cocktails will be served with an elegant Local Roots dining experience prepared by our award-winning culinary staff. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres begin promptly at 6:30pm when Eagle Tavern opens for your arrival. Dinner service will start promptly at 7pm. Guests will be given 2 drink tickets to use at the bar. Must be 21 or older to attend. Full cash bar available. Fall dining tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Contact our Call Center at 313.982.6001 to make your reservations today!

	Macy's 2nd Mondays November November 11, 2013 (10am-noon) The greatest children’s outing in history! Inspire your little ones during Macy's 2nd Mondays at The Henry Ford, held the second Monday of every month from 10am until noon. Enjoy specially facilitated children’s activities free of charge with admission or an annual member pass.

	JFK Remembered November 18-22, 2013 The Henry Ford will reflect on this significant date in American history with special programming November 18-22, 2013, in Henry Ford Museum. Take time to reflect and see the limousine the president was riding in on that fateful day in Dallas. Also receive a complimentary JFK Remembered souvenir program. Download a digital flyer for this event

	Holidays in Henry Ford Museum November 29, 2013 - January 5, 2014 Come visit during our Holidays in Henry Ford Museum and celebrate the season. Your family will be delighted by our giant Christmas tree, visits with Santa and two amazing train displays. Holidays in Henry Ford Museum is free to members and free with Henry Ford Museum admission.

	Macy's 2nd Mondays December December 9, 2013 (10am-noon) The greatest children’s outing in history! Inspire your little ones during Macy’s 2nd Mondays at The Henry Ford, held the second Monday of every month from 10am until noon. Enjoy specially facilitated children’s activities free of charge with admission or an annual member pass.

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