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Kids Activities
Preschool
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Day Out With Thomas™
April 27-28, May 4-5, 11-12, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy six days of family fun and entertainment. Ride Thomas around the village and meet Sir Topham Hatt™ face-to-face. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Day Out With Thomas™
April 27-28, May 4-5, 11-12, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Railroader's Breakfast
April 27-28, May 4-5, 11-12, 2019 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7:15 a.m.)
After a hearty pancake breakfast, enjoy a memorable ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™. There’s music by the Picks & Sticks Stringband, too, along with railroad-themed storytelling and a visit with our very own Village Hobo and Sir Topham Hatt!
Railroader's Breakfast
April 27-28, May 4-5, 11-12, 2019 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7:15 a.m.)
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.
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
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Day Out With Thomas™
April 27-28, May 4-5, 11-12, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy six days of family fun and entertainment. Ride Thomas around the village and meet Sir Topham Hatt™ face-to-face. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Day Out With Thomas™
April 27-28, May 4-5, 11-12, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
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
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
Michigan Invention Convention (MIIC)
April 27, 2019 | 10am-2pm
Join The Henry Ford as it welcomes 3rd-12th graders as they display their critical thinking and entrepreneurial skill at the Michigan Invention Convention.
Michigan Invention Convention (MIIC)
April 27, 2019 | 10am-2pm
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
Annual Membership
Join The Henry Ford for the most cost-effective way to enjoy multiple events.