Events at
Henry Ford Museum
Upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at Henry Ford Museum
Sensory Friendly Saturday
October 1, 2016 | 9:30am - 5:00pm
Join us in Henry Ford Museum on Saturday,October 1, as a variety of accommodations, activities and more are put into place for our guests on the autism spectrum and with other sensory processing disorders.
Sensory Friendly Saturday
October 1, 2016 | 9:30am - 5:00pm
Tinker. Hack. Invent. Saturdays
Every Saturday, every month | 10am - 3pm
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!
Tinker. Hack. Invent. Saturdays
Every Saturday, every month | 10am - 3pm
American Style and Spirit Exhibit Preview Reception
November 4, 2016 | 7pm – 10pm
Photo by Gillian Bostock Ewing. Be one of the first to walk through this living time capsule of American fashion that spans 130 years and tells the epic story of the aspirations of an entrepreneurial family. Engaging, elegant, classic – it's an affair not to be missed.
American Style and Spirit Exhibit Preview Reception
November 4, 2016 | 7pm – 10pm
American Style and Spirit
November 5, 2016 – April 2, 2017
Photo by Gillian Bostock Ewing. Walk through a living catalog of American style spanning 130 years. Rare in scope and detail, selected clothing from the collection brings the lives of the entrepreneurial Roddis family into sharp focus through fashion.
American Style and Spirit
November 5, 2016 – April 2, 2017
Second Mondays
Second Monday of each Month | 10am - noon
Preschoolers are invited to join us for storytelling, live entertainment, and dozens of hands-on activities related to some of our most memorable artifacts — trains, dollhouses, historic games, even a ride on our amazing Herschell-Spillman carousel.
Second Mondays
Second Monday of each Month | 10am - noon
Member Appreciation Days
November 18-21, 2016
We set aside a few days every November to show our appreciation for the support we receive from our members. From great gift discounts to free gift wrapping on in-store purchases, we hope you'll join us for this weekend of fun and savings.
Member Appreciation Days
November 18-21, 2016
Things to Do Today at Henry Ford Museum
Depot Town
Our youngest guests can use their creativity to build with large blocks.
Rubbing Stations
Make a crayon rubbing of some of the most iconic artifacts in the museum.
Allegheny Locomotive
Built in 1941 and weighing 600 tons, the Allegheny was one of the largest steam-powered locomotives ever built. Watch our video of the Allegheny in operation and then step up into the cab of this mighty engine and imagine yourself at the controls.
Build a Model T
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.
1975 Sperry-New Holland Combine
Imagine how a harvest might have looked to a farmer when you climb into the cab of our 1975 Sperry-New Holland combine.
Design & Test a K'NEX Car
Our K'NEX play station is located behind Lamy's Diner in our Driving America Exhibit. Kids are invited to stop by to design and test their their own K'NEX car construction.
Make a Paper Airplane
Imagine you're an aviation inventor: create cool paper airplanes designs and take to the skies!
Model Train Layout
Stop by and see our impressive model train layout, which features a collection of historic Lionel buildings. Located in the Railroad Exhibit, near the 1925 Detroit Toledo & Ironton Railroad Caboose.
Henry's Assembly Line
What better way to learn about an assembly line than to work on one? In this hands-on 20-minute program, your students will work together to assemble a miniature wooden Model T using the station and moving assembly line methods.
