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Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®

From special automotive exhibits and seasonal celebrations to immersive programming, our wide-ranging calendar of events at Henry Ford Museum brings you face to face with real things that have the power to inspire, inform and engage.

Upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®

Bicycles: Powering Possibilities

Bicycles: Powering Possibilities

May 3, 2025-February 15, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Bicycles: Powering Possibilities traces the story of pedal-powered mobility through historic and contemporary bicycles, vintage accessories, archival documents and photos, interactive experiences for all ages, and profiles of important builders, riders and racers from the past 200 years.

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Bicycles: Powering Possibilities

May 3, 2025-February 15, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Bicycles: Powering Possibilities traces the story of pedal-powered mobility through historic and contemporary bicycles, vintage accessories, archival documents and photos, interactive experiences for all ages, and profiles of important builders, riders and racers from the past 200 years.
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Da Vinci's Mona Lisa

DaVinci The Exhibition

October 26, 2025-May 3, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Explore the mind of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions that bring to life his discoveries in art, engineering, science, flight and more in DaVinci The Exhibition.

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DaVinci The Exhibition

October 26, 2025-May 3, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Explore the mind of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions that bring to life his discoveries in art, engineering, science, flight and more in DaVinci The Exhibition.
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Celebrate Black History

Celebrate Black History!

February 1-28, 2026

Join us during Black History Month to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and commit to creating a more just future.

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Celebrate Black History!

February 1-28, 2026

Join us during Black History Month to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and commit to creating a more just future.
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For Generations Yet Unborn

February 7, 2026-January 2027 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson of Selma, Alabama, preserved stories of their family and the Voting Rights Movement so they could be shared with generations to come. Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, The House By the Side of the Road, takes center stage in this temporary collection spotlight, highlighting how everyday people can preserve and share their own family stories.

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For Generations Yet Unborn

February 7, 2026-January 2027 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson of Selma, Alabama, preserved stories of their family and the Voting Rights Movement so they could be shared with generations to come. Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, The House By the Side of the Road, takes center stage in this temporary collection spotlight, highlighting how everyday people can preserve and share their own family stories.
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Tinkering for Tots

October 2025-May 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Second Tuesday of each month

Little learners get hands on, minds on at Tinkering for Tots: A program designed for curious preschoolers to develop an innovative mindset and make connections through storytelling, play, artifact exploration and a take-home STEAM activity kit.

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Tinkering for Tots

October 2025-May 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Second Tuesday of each month

Little learners get hands on, minds on at Tinkering for Tots: A program designed for curious preschoolers to develop an innovative mindset and make connections through storytelling, play, artifact exploration and a take-home STEAM activity kit.
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Handmade: The Crafting of America

March 21, 2026-January 18, 2027 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Discover the story of American craftsmanship in Handmade: The Crafting of America. From practical beginnings to bold, modern expressions, this exhibition traces the evolution of craft and celebrates human creativity.

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Handmade: The Crafting of America

March 21, 2026-January 18, 2027 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Discover the story of American craftsmanship in Handmade: The Crafting of America. From practical beginnings to bold, modern expressions, this exhibition traces the evolution of craft and celebrates human creativity.
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Things to Do Today at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®

Story Stroll

(9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Story Stroll combines movement and literacy, all while you explore the museum! Find the next stop to follow along and join us every month for a new book.

Parking is $9 per vehicle for nonmembers, free for members.
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