Events at
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
Upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
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
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 18-20, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate the life of the civil rights leaders who had the extraordinary courage to ask for more from their nation. Make your own history with free museum admission, parking and activities.
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 18-20, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius!
February 1, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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.
Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius!
February 1, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius!
February 2-April 20, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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.
Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius!
February 2-April 20, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
We Shall Overcome: The 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
On display beginning February 22, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This display explores the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and asks us to consider how we can continue to help the movement for equality go forward.
We Shall Overcome: The 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
On display beginning February 22, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Things to Do Today at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
Dymaxion House
Enter Buckminster Fuller's resourceful aluminum dwelling, a prototype of a sustainable suburbia.
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.
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.
Rosa Parks Bus
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.
Story Stroll
Story Stroll combines movement and literacy, all while you explore the museum! Find the next stop to follow along and join us every month for a new book.
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.
Fueled by Passion
Immerse yourself in a 180-degree multisensory theater experience that ignites the drive we all have to power our passions.
Experiment with History
Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.
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!
