Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius!
Exhibit at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
- February 2-April 20, 2025
- Time: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Location: The Gallery by General Motors
In this hands-on exhibit, visitors will step into the environments of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep — 62 West Wallaby Street and Mossy Bottom Farm — to explore the contraptions, antics and escapades of Wallace, Gromit, Shaun and other familiar Aardman characters through dramatic play and interactive opportunities.
Designed for children ages 3 through 9, Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius! builds on problem-solving themes found throughout both shows. Components and activities throughout the exhibit encourage children to playfully solve and talk about problems in fun, engaging ways.
Exhibit components and activities encourage children to playfully solve STEM-based and social-emotional problems in fun and engaging ways — from completing a circuit and deciphering expressions to fixing a machine and using the power of collaboration to help a farmyard friend.
Exhibit Highlights
Visitors will find themselves immersed in the worlds of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. Activities include:
- Explore 62 West Wallaby Street (Wallace & Gromit's home) and Mossy Bottom Farm (the home of Shaun the Sheep)
- Blast off in Wallace's rocket, make a slice of cracking toast and race to complete a puzzle before blast-off
- Experiment with iconic inventions in Wallace's workshop: launch the porridge cannon, fix Autochef and activate the Knit-O-Matic and Get-U-Up-Device
- Get moving around the farm by traversing the wall, balancing on barn doors and tending to plush sheep
- Mix up Bitzer's face to create new facial expressions
- Create a stop motion animation using materials found in the scrap heap
- Plant and harvest vegetables in the garden, deliver the mail and hop into Preston's truck for a drive
- Learn about the history and people behind the Wallace & Gromit films and see miniature props from a film
Featured Programs
Special programming with Greenfield Village Farmers and Presenters |
Meet Moss, Ford House's Goose Dog Extraordinaire |
Innovation Exploration Scavenger Hunt |
Sprout and About: Earth Month Celebration |
Henry Ford Academy's Gator-Bots Robotics Team |
Featured Films at Giant Screen Experience
Learn more about our sensory-friendly screenings. Advanced registration required.
Shop the Collection
Keep the antics going! Shop Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius! toys, books, plush and more on-site in our Genius at Play museum store.
Snack in Plum Market Kitchen
You don't have to go all the way to the moon to get Wallace's favorite snack! Visit Plum Market Kitchen for a Cheese & Crackers Special.
Become a Member and Save
Use your membership for admission to Shear Genius! 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.
Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius! was created by Minnesota Children's Museum and TM Aardman Animations Limited. © and TM Aardman Animations LTD 2024. All Rights Reserved. Shaun the Sheep (word mark) and the character 'Shaun the Sheep', Wallace & Gromit and the characters 'Wallace' and 'Gromit' © and TM Aardman Animations Limited.
