
Engines Exposed
Special Event at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
- January 13 - February 28, 2018
- Time: 9:30am-5pm
- Location: Driving America
Pop the hoods on America’s most storied rides, and discover firsthand the motors that moved the nation ahead. During Engines Exposed, a limited-engagement experience in Henry Ford Museum of America Innovation, stories of grit, ingenuity and sheer perseverance lie under each hood, tracing the evolution of the automobile back to its roots. Get an inside look at the mechanical might behind some of the world’s most groundbreaking vehicles, and discover the nuts and bolts of creating something entirely new. A trail of innovation spanning from 1914’s Ford Model T to today’s advanced hybrid vehicles will inspire you to keep things moving forward.
Check out the 1904 Packard Model L Touring Car, the four-cylinder Packard with a tombstone-shaped radiator that became a Packard trademark; the 1951 Beatty Belly Tank Lakester, a converted fighter plane fuel tank that was once the world’s fastest open-wheeled vehicle; the 1987 Ford Thunderbird Stock Car, driven by Bill Elliott to win the Talladega 500, and many more. Immerse yourself in the progressive technologies that put transportation into high gear, and experience what’s possible when you mix creative juices with a little elbow grease.
Your experience includes
The hoods of over 70 rare autos will be lifted, including:
- 1903 Holsman Runabout
- 1956 Chrysler 300-B Stock Car
- 1951 Beatty Belly Tank Lakester
- 1987 Ford Thunderbird Stock Car
- 1896 Riker Electric
- 2009 Ford Focus
Plus:
- Guided Tours
- Hands on Demonstrations
- Presentations of Alternative Fuel Sources
- See the Corliss Engine Running
During Engines Exposed, also visit the Ford Rouge Factory Tour (additional fee applies).
Ticket Prices
Parking is $6 per vehicle for non-members, free for members.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Member | Nonmember | |
---|---|---|
Senior (62+) | Free | $27.00 |
General Admission (12-61) | Free | $30.00 |
Youth (5-11) | Free | $22.50 |
Children (4 & Under) | Free | Free |
* Ticket prices are subject to change.
Downloads
- 2018 Program Map (PDF)

Curator Close-Ups
January 21 & February 18 | 3:30pm
Curious what Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford, has to say about engine innovations? Listen and view innovations and some exceptional engines with our digitized collection.
Curator Close-Ups
January 21 & February 18 | 3:30pm