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Kids Activities
Preschool
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Salute to America
July 3-6, 2019 | Gates open 6:00pm - DSO begins 8:30pm
Join us for the quintessential Fourth of July celebration, full of high notes, music, food and fireworks.
Salute to America
July 3-6, 2019 | Gates open 6:00pm - DSO begins 8:30pm
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
Salute to America
July 3-6, 2019 | Gates open 6:00pm - DSO begins 8:30pm
Join us for the quintessential Fourth of July celebration, full of high notes, music, food and fireworks.
Salute to America
July 3-6, 2019 | Gates open 6:00pm - DSO begins 8:30pm
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.
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
Salute to America
July 3-6, 2019 | Gates open 6:00pm - DSO begins 8:30pm
Join us for the quintessential Fourth of July celebration, full of high notes, music, food and fireworks.
Salute to America
July 3-6, 2019 | Gates open 6:00pm - DSO begins 8:30pm
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
June 28, July 5, July 19, July 26, August 2, September 6, September 16, October 4
The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.
History Outside the Box
June 28, July 5, July 19, July 26, August 2, September 6, September 16, October 4
Annual Membership
Join The Henry Ford for the most cost-effective way to enjoy multiple events.