Events at
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
Upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
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.
HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever
October 13, 2024-January 5, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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.
Visit with Santa
November 29-30 and December 1, 7-8, 2024 | 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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.
Holiday Greens & Tree Lot
November 29-Until Supplies Sell Out | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
Tinkering for Tots
October 2024-May 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Second Tuesday of each month
Things to Do Today at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
1975 Sperry-New Holland Combine
Experience the innovation that changed the corn harvest by compacting multiple processes into one great big machine.
Allegheny Locomotive
Step up into the cab of this mighty 600-ton locomotive, and imagine yourself at the controls.
Driving America Films
Enjoy your choice of four films highlighting the spirit of innovation in and around the automobile.
Gravity Racers
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
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
Get inspired by Emmy Award-winning The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation TV show.
Make a Paper Airplane
Experiment with aerodynamics as you fold and test paper airplane designs. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines.
Overland Touring Car
Sit in the driver's seat of a car that is over 100 years old.
Visions of the Future
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
Enter Buckminster Fuller's resourceful aluminum dwelling, a prototype of a sustainable suburbia.
Fueled by Passion
Immerse yourself in a 180-degree multisensory theater experience that ignites the drive we all have to power our passions.
Pit Crew Challenge
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
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!
