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Kids Activities
Preschool
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PNC Tinkering for Tots
November 12, 2018 - April 8, 2019 (Second Monday of each Month) | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Imagine, create, iterate. Set little minds and hands in motion second Mondays, with playful learning and storytelling. (November - April)
PNC Tinkering for Tots
November 12, 2018 - April 8, 2019 (Second Monday of each Month) | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Celebrate Black History!
February 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 2019
Honor Black History Month at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. During select days each week in February, we explore a different aspect of African-American history.
Celebrate Black History!
February 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 2019
Make Something Saturdays
January 5 - May 25, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Learn firsthand how the American spirit of innovation and ingenuity is alive and well today. Try your hand at something new, something different. The activities change month to month. Hands-on. How-to, DIY, science and more!
Make Something Saturdays
January 5 - May 25, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 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
Celebrate Black History!
February 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 2019
Honor Black History Month at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. During select days each week in February, we explore a different aspect of African-American history.
Celebrate Black History!
February 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 2019
Experiment with History
January 14 - March 31, 2019 (Daily) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) investigation through the eyes of past innovators. 10-15 minutes per activity.
Experiment with History
January 14 - March 31, 2019 (Daily) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
National Engineers Week Celebration
February 16-23, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Be inspired and get hands-on as The Henry Ford celebrates the dreamers and doers who solve problems and make our lives better during National Engineer’s Week.
National Engineers Week Celebration
February 16-23, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Freedmen's Bureau - Exercising Citizenship
February - March, 2019
Learn more about the people and stories that shaped the Reconstruction era as you explore a special selection of artifacts from the collections of The Henry Ford at Freedmen’s Bureau — Exercising Citizenship.
Freedmen's Bureau - Exercising Citizenship
February - March, 2019
Make Something Saturdays
January 5 - May 25, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Learn firsthand how the American spirit of innovation and ingenuity is alive and well today. Try your hand at something new, something different. The activities change month to month. Hands-on. How-to, DIY, science and more!
Make Something Saturdays
January 5 - May 25, 2019 | 10:00 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
Celebrate Black History!
February 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 2019
Honor Black History Month at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. During select days each week in February, we explore a different aspect of African-American history.
Celebrate Black History!
February 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 2019
National Engineers Week Celebration
February 16-23, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Be inspired and get hands-on as The Henry Ford celebrates the dreamers and doers who solve problems and make our lives better during National Engineer’s Week.
National Engineers Week Celebration
February 16-23, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Freedmen's Bureau - Exercising Citizenship
February - March, 2019
Learn more about the people and stories that shaped the Reconstruction era as you explore a special selection of artifacts from the collections of The Henry Ford at Freedmen’s Bureau — Exercising Citizenship.
Freedmen's Bureau - Exercising Citizenship
February - March, 2019
America’s Musical Journey
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Follow Grammy Award®-nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of America’s music through the colorful locales and cultures where it was born. Visiting iconic cities such as New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Nashville, Memphis, Miami and more, “AMERICA’S MUSICAL JOURNEY” explores the collision of cultures that gave birth to such electrifying American art forms as jazz, the blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop.
America’s Musical Journey
Showtimes Daily
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