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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®

HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever

HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever

October 13, 2024-January 5, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever takes you on an exciting journey through the evolution of ice hockey, showcasing the remarkable technical advancements and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped the sport over time. From cutting-edge technologies to the physics of play, the exhibition will leave you amazed by the fusion of science and sport.

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HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever

October 13, 2024-January 5, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever takes you on an exciting journey through the evolution of ice hockey, showcasing the remarkable technical advancements and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped the sport over time. From cutting-edge technologies to the physics of play, the exhibition will leave you amazed by the fusion of science and sport.
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Member Appreciation Days

November 22-24, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

In November, we set aside a few special days to show our gratitude for the support and encouragement we receive from our members. Enjoy double discounts on dining at Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Also enjoy double discounts on shopping, both in-store and online.

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Member Appreciation Days

November 22-24, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

In November, we set aside a few special days to show our gratitude for the support and encouragement we receive from our members. Enjoy double discounts on dining at Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Also enjoy double discounts on shopping, both in-store and online.
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Holiday in Henry Ford Museum

Visit with Santa

November 29-30 and December 1, 7-8, 2024 | 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Start your holiday season by visiting history's greatest toymaker at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

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Visit with Santa

November 29-30 and December 1, 7-8, 2024 | 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Start your holiday season by visiting history's greatest toymaker at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
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Holiday Greens & Tree Lot

Holiday Greens & Tree Lot

November 29-Until Supplies Sell Out | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Take home a seasonal tradition, just as a century of American merrymakers have done. Our fresh balsam firs and greens bring the rustic character of the 19th century to today’s yuletide celebrations.

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Holiday Greens & Tree Lot

November 29-Until Supplies Sell Out | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Take home a seasonal tradition, just as a century of American merrymakers have done. Our fresh balsam firs and greens bring the rustic character of the 19th century to today’s yuletide celebrations.
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Tinkering for Tots

October 2024-May 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Second Tuesday of each month

Little learners get hands on, minds on at Tinkering for Tots: A program designed for curious preschoolers to develop an innovative mindset and make connections through storytelling, play, artifact exploration and a take-home STEAM activity kit.

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Tinkering for Tots

October 2024-May 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Second Tuesday of each month

Little learners get hands on, minds on at Tinkering for Tots: A program designed for curious preschoolers to develop an innovative mindset and make connections through storytelling, play, artifact exploration and a take-home STEAM activity kit.
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Things to Do Today at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dymaxion House

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

Enter Buckminster Fuller's resourceful aluminum dwelling, a prototype of a sustainable suburbia.

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.

Pit Crew Challenge

Driven to Win (11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-3:15 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.

Corliss Steam Engine Demonstration

Made in America: Power (1:15 p.m.)

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!

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