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Kids Activities
Preschool
Make Plans Now
National Aviation Day
August 18, 2019 | 9:30am - 5pm
Soar into the early years of flight with free admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
National Aviation Day
August 18, 2019 | 9:30am - 5pm
PNC Tinkering for Tots
Second Monday of each Month (May - October) | 10am - noon
Imagine, create, iterate. Set little minds and hands in motion second Mondays, with playful learning and storytelling.
PNC Tinkering for Tots
Second Monday of each Month (May - October) | 10am - noon
Make a Paper Airplane
January 1 - December 31 (Daily) | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experiment with aerodynamics as you fold and test paper airplane designs. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines.
Make a Paper Airplane
January 1 - December 31 (Daily) | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Greenfield Village
All Abilities Playground
Built specially for children of all abilities, our playground includes real historical objects, including a 20-foot long boiler tunnel and 1931 Model AA truck.
Elementary
Mark Your Calendars
National Aviation Day
August 18, 2019 | 9:30am - 5pm
Soar into the early years of flight with free admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
National Aviation Day
August 18, 2019 | 9:30am - 5pm
Experiment with History
January 14 - November 27, 2019 (Daily) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.
Experiment with History
January 14 - November 27, 2019 (Daily) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
June 8, 2019 - August 18, 2019 (Saturdays & Sundays - Except 6/29, 6/30, 7/6 & 7/7) | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
This is thrill-a-minute base ball in the glorious outdoors. We have live, 19th-century music by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. And every so often, a Greenfield Village passenger train pulled by a 19th-century steam locomotive chugs along the perimeter of the outfield. It’s classic.
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
June 8, 2019 - August 18, 2019 (Saturdays & Sundays - Except 6/29, 6/30, 7/6 & 7/7) | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
Build a Model T
January 1 - December 31 (Daily) | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grab a wrench and help build one of the cars that made Henry famous. Participants assist in the assembly of an authentic Model T. Spend as much or as little time as you want in this one-of-a-kind activity led by experienced presenters.
Build a Model T
January 1 - December 31 (Daily) | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Greenfield Village
Historic Rides & Games
Hop aboard a train pulled by one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives or take a Model T ride around the Village. From an historic carousel to historic base ball, there’s fun for kids of all ages.
Teens
Take it Forward
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
June 8, 2019 - August 18, 2019 (Saturdays & Sundays - Except 6/29, 6/30, 7/6 & 7/7) | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
This is thrill-a-minute base ball in the glorious outdoors. We have live, 19th-century music by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. And every so often, a Greenfield Village passenger train pulled by a 19th-century steam locomotive chugs along the perimeter of the outfield. It’s classic.
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
June 8, 2019 - August 18, 2019 (Saturdays & Sundays - Except 6/29, 6/30, 7/6 & 7/7) | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
National Aviation Day
August 18, 2019 | 9:30am - 5pm
Soar into the early years of flight with free admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
National Aviation Day
August 18, 2019 | 9:30am - 5pm
Star Trek™: Exploring New Worlds
May 11 - September 2, 2019
Set a course for Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to experience Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds, a fully immersive, limited-engagement exhibition. Navigate through more than 100 rare artifacts and props, including the original U.S.S. Enterprise navigation console.
Star Trek™: Exploring New Worlds
May 11 - September 2, 2019
History Outside the Box
July 19, July 26, August 2, September 6, September 16, October 4, October 21, November 1
The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.
History Outside the Box
July 19, July 26, August 2, September 6, September 16, October 4, October 21, November 1
Annual Membership
Join The Henry Ford for the most cost-effective way to enjoy multiple events.