Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Politcal buttons and posters from the collection featuring Dr. Martin Luther Kind, Jr.
Political buttons and posters from the collection featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us as we celebrate the life and lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a weekend of reflection, learning and inspiration. Experience three days of programs, performances and conversations that honor the enduring impact of his words and the profound mark his leadership has left on the American story.

Each year, The Henry Ford commemorates Dr. King's legacy, underscoring our dedication to sharing America's stories of courage, equality and resilience. These stories reveal how movements, past and present, have propelled our nation toward greater possibility.

Admission and parking to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation are free on the recognized holiday.

Special Programs & Performances

2027 programming will be announced later this year. Please check back for more information.

Explore

  • Exhibit

    With Liberty and Justice for All

    Witness the story of America’s ongoing pursuit of freedom — an inspiring journey from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond.

  • A photo of an iphone with the map on the THF Connect mobile app pulled up and on view
    THF Connect App

    Stories of Black Empowerment

    Download our free mobile app, THF Connect, to take the Stories of Black Empowerment audio tour through the museum.

Become a Member and Save

Museum admission is free every day for members of The Henry Ford. Not a member? Become one for free admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village all year. Plus, enjoy exclusive perks like free parking and discounts on shopping, dining and special events.
Become A Member

More to Explore

Rosa Parks Bus

  • With Liberty and Justice for All
  • Daily
  • 9:30 a.m.-5 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. Many believe Rosa Parks' act was the event that sparked the Civil Rights Movement.

Wooden mixed media quilt art piece

Handmade: The Crafting of America

  • Collections Gallery
  • Mar 21, 2026-Jan 18, 2027
  • 9:30 a.m.-5 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.
Read More
Close up view of a steam engine wheel

National Engineers Week Celebration

  • The Henry Ford
  • Feb 21-28, 2026
  • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Engineers create new possibilities all the time, working together to develop new technologies, products and opportunities that change how we live. Let's inspire the next generation by celebrating all the ways engineers turn dreams into reality by reimagining what's possible.

Read More

Dymaxion House

  • Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
  • Daily
  • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Go on a guided tour of Buckminster Fuller's resourceful aluminum dwelling, a prototype of a sustainable suburbia. Please note that the historic design of the Dymaxion House does not accommodate wheelchairs or strollers. However, the home may be viewed from the deck at the top of the ramp, and a special exterior presentation is available upon request.