HOCKEY:
Faster Than Ever

Exhibit at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®

  • October 13, 2024-January 5, 2025
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Gallery by General Motors

Free for members or with museum admission

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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.

Test your skills and knowledge like true hockey pros with a variety of exciting interactives. Have lightning-fast reflexes? Put them to the test in Don't Blink and see how many lights you can hit in one minute. Feel the adrenaline rush as you step up to Need for Speed and unleash your shot power: measure your slapshot speed and compete with your friends to see who has the fastest shot. Looking to finesse your aim? Hit the targets in Score Like a Pro and prove your precision with a puck. Pay tribute to the pinnacle of hockey at The Stanley Cup® touchscreen, where you can get up close to the most coveted trophy in sports history.

You can also snap a selfie with a real ice resurfacer and explore displays showcasing the evolution of skates and gear from the 19th and 20th centuries. In the hockey Science Lab, unleash your inner hockey player through hands-on challenges in a replica rink. This exhibition also features an impressive locker room outfitted with jerseys and more from NHL star players.


Exhibit Highlights:

  • Don't Blink: How many lights can you hit in 60 seconds in this reflex test?
  • Need for Speed: What's your highest slapshot speed in three shots?
  • Score Like a Pro: How many targets can your puck hit in 30 seconds?
  • Snap a selfie with a real ice resurfacer
  • The Stanley Cup® touchscreen
  • Education cart developed by the Montréal Science Centre, with multiple fun activities and games for all ages!
  • 19th and 20th-century skates and gear
  • Displays showing the evolution of protective gear
  • Display lockers outfitted with jerseys and gear of NHL star players

Highlights at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

  • Detroit Red Wings artifacts provided in partnership with the team, including jerseys and gear from star players, along with The Russian Five game-worn jerseys, actual boards from the beloved Joe Louis Arena itself and more.
  • Game-worn gear from Michiganders Kirsten Simms and Megan Keller of the U.S. Women’s National Team, including their jerseys from the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship, all provided in partnership with USA Hockey.

Biggby Coffee Hockey Club
November 9, 12:00-2:00p.m.

Meet members of their youth leagues and learn more about their hockey programs. Plus, try on some hockey gear!

The University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey team
November 16, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Meet some of U-M's active players from the Women's Ice Hockey team.

Special Olympics
November 17, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Learn more about their program and even meet some Poly Hockey athletes.

Mickey Redmond and Darren McCarty Meet & Greet
December 15, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Meet Detroit Red Wings alumni Mickey Redmond and Darren McCarty, get autographs and take photos.*

*Player appearance subject to change.



Featured Films at Giant Screen Experience

Learn more about our sensory-friendly screenings.


Inside Out 2


Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3 at 2 p.m.


Miracle


Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m.


The Russian Five


Saturday & Sunday, December 28 & 29 at 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, January 4 & 5 at 5 p.m.



Become a Member and Save

Use your membership for free admission to Hockey: Faster Than Ever along with benefits like discounts on shopping and dining, invitations to member previews of our exhibitions, free general admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, and free parking.

Included with Museum Admission

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

    Member Non­member
Senior (62+) Free $30.50
General Admission (12-61) Free $34.00
Youth (5-11) Free $25.50
Children (4 & Under) Free Free

* Seasonal pricing will be in effect throughout the year. The pricing chart reflects the online discount price. There is an additional charge per ticket for purchases made on-site.


HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever is a traveling exhibition produced and toured internationally by Flying Fish in collaboration with the Montréal Science Centre and supported by the © NHL and the © NHLPA.



Exhibit produced by:

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Exhibit supported by:

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Exhibit brought to you by our Sponsor:

Ford Philanthropy