Events at
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
Upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20, 2020 | 9:30am - 5pm
Celebrate the life of the civil rights leaders who had the extraordinary courage to ask for more from their nation. Make your own history with free museum admission, parking and activities.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20, 2020 | 9:30am - 5pm
Make Something Saturdays
September 7, 2019 - May 16, 2020 (Saturdays) | 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
September 7, 2019 - May 16, 2020 (Saturdays) | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Black History!
February 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Delve into African-American history through interactive presentations, music and food.
Celebrate Black History!
February 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Member Appreciation Days
February 7-9, 2020
We set aside a few days to show our appreciation for the support we receive from our members in January. Enjoy double discounts on dining and shopping.
Member Appreciation Days
February 7-9, 2020
History Outside the Box
January 3, February 7, March 6, March 20, April 3, May 1
The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.
History Outside the Box
January 3, February 7, March 6, March 20, April 3, May 1
National Engineers Week Celebration
February 16-22, 2020 | 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 16-22, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Things to Do Today at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
1975 Sperry-New Holland Combine
Experience the innovation that changed the corn harvest by compacting multiple processes into one great big machine.
Allegheny Locomotive
Step up into the cab of this mighty 600-ton locomotive, and imagine yourself at the controls.
Build a Model T
Help build a real Model T. Can you build a quality product quickly? Pick up a wrench and find out if you'd be hired or fired.
Depot Town
An exploration zone just for our youngest guests to use their creativity to build with large blocks.
Innovation Nation Lounge
Get inspired by Emmy Award-winning The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation TV show.
Make a Paper Airplane
Experiment with aerodynamics as you fold and test paper airplane designs. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines.
Model Train Layout
In the shadow of one of the world's largest locomotives, mini metal machines navigate through historic model train buildings, showing just how far we've come.
Driving America Films
Enjoy your choice of four films highlighting the spirit of innovation in and around the automobile.
Dymaxion House
Enter Buckminster Fuller's resourceful aluminum dwelling, a prototype of a sustainable suburbia.
With Liberty and Justice for All Response Wall
What does freedom mean to you, and how will you protect freedom for others? Share your ideas with others here.
Overland Touring Car
Sit in the driver's seat of a car that is over 100 years old.
Rosa Parks Bus
Inside this bus on December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a soft-spoken African-American seamstress, refused to give up her seat to a white man, challenging existing segregation laws.
Texaco Play Garage
Young guests can have their first experience with car repair by changing a tire or an air filter, or pretending to add fluids.
Visions of the Future
The 20th century saw amazing advances in technology and pop culture. What will the 21st century bring? Draw your ideas and submit them to be shown publicly in Your Place in Time.
Henry's Assembly Line
Work together to assemble miniature wooden Model T's using the moving assembly line method.
Experiment with History
Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.
Corliss Steam Engine Demonstration
Generating 300 horsepower, this 1859 Corliss steam engine served more than 60 years as the central source of power for some dozen independent workshops in Providence. Learn how ingenuity was used to create an optimized power source. Watch it run!
