Who would have thought that The Henry Ford would host some of the craziest McGyver-like inventions and creations? Only at the 2nd annual Maker Faire Detroit, of course! July 30-31 makers from across the nation, as well as right here from Michigan, will come together to showcase their ingenuity and innovations! With more than 300 makers at the fair, we cannot wait to see what they have in store for us!

Don’t miss the Life Size Mouse Trap, Robbie the Robot, Handmade Detroit, The Henry Ford’s pottery artisans, a young makers area, hands-on activities, live music performances and delicious food that make this an event like no other.

Where do we hold this large event? In The Henry Ford’s west parking lot as well as in Henry Ford Museum. Visitors can enter near the IMAX lobby doors, the Automotive Hall of Fame, and also through the museum’s Weinermobile Cafe exit. Tickets are available for purchase  in advance, as well as the day of.  For more information on purchasing tickets - look here.

Need assistance when on-site? Look for our team members and volunteers who will be wearing bright red and black shirts.  (Want to become a volunteer?  Click here.) There are plenty of sights to see and you sure won’t want to miss a thing!

Looking to stay overnight and double your fun? Make a reservation with our partnered hotel and receive a discounted rate. Also, while you’re here, don’t forget to check out The Henry Ford’s other attractions - Greenfield Village and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour – or catch a movie on Michigan’s largest IMAX screen!

With all of the fun activities and interesting sights, it’s sure to be a weekend everyone will enjoy! Have you gotten your Maker Faire tickets yet? What are you looking forward to seeing this year?