Events at

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®

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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem

February 12, 2023-April 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?

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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem

February 12, 2023-April 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?
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“How Long?”: Revisiting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Legacy

January 14 - August 31, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

As we reflect on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and the 55th anniversary of Detroit’s Walk to Freedom and Dr. King’s assassination, this limited-time exhibit allows us to reflect on his evolution and vision.

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“How Long?”: Revisiting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Legacy

January 14 - August 31, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

As we reflect on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and the 55th anniversary of Detroit’s Walk to Freedom and Dr. King’s assassination, this limited-time exhibit allows us to reflect on his evolution and vision.
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Women’s History Month

March 1-31, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (See activity details for more information)

From the earliest of American settlements and the women’s suffrage movement to today, learn how women have changed — and continue to change — American society.

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Women’s History Month

March 1-31, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (See activity details for more information)

From the earliest of American settlements and the women’s suffrage movement to today, learn how women have changed — and continue to change — American society.
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Member Preview of Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity

March 24, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.

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Member Preview of Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity

March 24, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.
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Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity

March 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.

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Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity

March 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.
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History Outside the Box

History Outside the Box

Virtual Event: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2

The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.

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History Outside the Box

Virtual Event: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2

The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.
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Things to Do Today at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®

Allegheny Locomotive

Railroads (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Step up into the cab of this mighty 600-ton locomotive, and imagine yourself at the controls.

Driving America Films

Driving America (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Enjoy your choice of four films highlighting the spirit of innovation in and around the automobile.

Fueled by Passion

Driven to Win (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Immerse yourself in a 180-degree multisensory theater experience that ignites the drive we all have to power our passions.

Gravity Racers

Driven to Win (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

How does the body of a vehicle impact it's performance? Try your hand at automotive design and build different types to cars to see which will go the fastest. Will your vehicle win the race?

In the Driver's Seat presented by Brembo

Driven to Win (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Buckle up for high-octane racing with six interlinked, full-motion simulators that feature the latest technologies – just like the modern pros use for training.

Innovation Nation Lounge

Near Mathematica (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Get inspired by Emmy Award-winning The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation TV show.

Make a Paper Airplane

Heroes of the Sky (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Experiment with aerodynamics as you fold and test paper airplane designs. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines.

Model Train Layout

Railroads (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

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.

Rosa Parks Bus

With Liberty and Justice for All (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

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.

Story Stroll

Made In America: Manufacturing (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.

Visions of the Future

Your Place in Time (9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

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.

1975 Sperry-New Holland Combine

Agriculture and the Environment (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Experience the innovation that changed the corn harvest by compacting multiple processes into one great big machine.

Overland Touring Car

Your Place in Time (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Sit in the driver's seat of a car that is over 100 years old.

Experiment with History

Museum Plaza (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.

Pit Crew Challenge

Driven to Win (Daily 2:00-3:15 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Being a member of a NASCAR pit crew requires training, precision, and practice. See if you have what it takes to help your team win the race in this hands-on experience.

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