Events at
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation™
Upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation™
The World of Charles and Ray Eames
May 5 - September 3, 2018
Get an inside look at hundreds of creations from 20th century design icons Charles and Ray Eames. From furniture to architecture, trace the output of the Eames Office back to the early days of postwar modernism, and prepare to make your own movement.
The World of Charles and Ray Eames
May 5 - September 3, 2018
Looking Through Things
July 9 - September 16, 2018
From raincoats to everyday shoes, lightbulbs to paperweights, and accessories you’d find throughout your home, Looking Through Things will showcase modern objects as well as artifacts dating back to the 19th century unified by the theme of visual transparency.
Looking Through Things
July 9 - September 16, 2018
Eames Happy Hour
July 19, 2018 (Thursday) | 5pm
Experience The World of Charles and Ray Eames after hours with special guests and presentations. Admission is free for members and $5 after 5pm.
Eames Happy Hour
July 19, 2018 (Thursday) | 5pm
Maker Faire® Detroit
July 28-29, 2018 | 9:30am - 6pm
Find your next obsession on a quirky journey through the outlandish and profound creations of brilliant hackers, inventors and entrepreneurs. Inside and outside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, explore 24 acres of cutting-edge technology alongside the historic inventions and innovations that first sparked the maker movement.
Maker Faire® Detroit
July 28-29, 2018 | 9:30am - 6pm
History Outside the Box
First Friday of Every Month | 1-2pm
The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.
History Outside the Box
First Friday of Every Month | 1-2pm
National Aviation Day
August 19, 2018 | 9:30am - 5pm
Celebrate National Aviation Day with us by enjoying the museum, parking and all activities free of charge thanks to the generosity of Delta Air Lines.
National Aviation Day
August 19, 2018 | 9:30am - 5pm
Things to Do Today at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation™
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.
Dymaxion House Tour
Enter Buckminster Fuller's circular aluminum dwelling, and sample a suburbia never realized.
Overland Touring Car
Wonder what it's like to sit in the driver's seat of a hundred year-old car? Find out!
Rosa Parks Bus
Depot Town
Our youngest guests can use their creativity to build with large blocks.
Design & Test a K'NEX Car
Try you hand at auto design and test your own K'NEX car construction.
Hands-on Rubbing Stations
Make a crayon rubbing of some of the most iconic artifacts in the museum.
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.
Mathematica
Enjoy the wonder of mathematics as well as the beauty of post-modern design.
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.
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.
Douglas Auto Drive-In Theater
Enjoy your choice of four films highlighting the spirit of innovation in and around the automobile.
Play & Create
20th-Century America Activity Area. Test your skill at building with Lincoln Logs, Tinker toys and LEGOs.
Visions of the Future
With Liberty and Justice for All Response Wall
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.
Experiment with History
Enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) investigation through the eyes of past innovators. 10-15 minutes per activity.
