Henry Ford Museum
Be an innovator – like Rosa Parks
In honor of Rosa Parks’ 100th birthday and our Day of Courage celebration earlier this year, the education team at The Henry Ford developed a More
What we’ve been reading lately…
Happy Friday and Mother’s Day (a bit early). Here are just a few of the articles our teams have been reading. Inside the $10 East More
Become an Innovator at The Henry Ford’s newest summer camp
You can be an innovator and change the world! For the first time, The Henry Ford is offering a unique summer camp experience especially designed More
Designing Tomorrow at Henry Ford Museum
When you think of the World’s Fair, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Space-age technology? Larger-than-life product displays? The souvenirs?! Whether you think More
Tinker, Hack, Invent with University of Detroit Mercy
For April’s installment of Tinker, Hack, Invent Saturday, we’ve got another duo taking up shop inside Henry Ford Museum. Our friends from TechShop Detroit are More
Celebrating Jackie Robinson
In 2006, Henry Ford Museum opened “With Liberty and Justice for All” with a re-creation of a segregated bus waiting room inside the Civil Rights More
Field Trip Planning – educational resources and tips
How’s this for an institutional mission? The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, More
Car curators unite! The 2013 NAAM Annual Conference
Last month, staff and volunteers from car museums across the United States gathered in Lincoln, Neb., for the 2013 Annual Conference of the National Association More
A Detroit conversation with all of us in mind
Culture Lab Detroit is a catalyst for conversations and collaborations between Detroit’s artists, designers, innovators, technologists and the larger design world. In other words Culture More
Tinker, Hack, and Invent with TechShop Detroit
What will you be doing during this week’s Tinker, Hack, Invent, Saturday? TechShop Detroit Presents: ROBOTS AND ROCKETS! We’re picturing three levels of simultaneous engagement More
Guest judging at Detroit Autorama 2013
Over the weekend of March 9-10, I had the pleasure of serving as a guest judge at the 2013 Detroit Autorama. The show, which features More
Tinker, Hack, and Invent with Sarah Hodsdon
We’ve got another double offering of inventing and experimenting this weekend for our March Tinker, Hack, and Invent Saturday in Henry Ford Museum. Today we’re More
What we were reading this week…
A Second Spring of Cleaning Google announced this week that it will close Google Reader effective July 1 of this year. While the aggregator has More
Thank you Henry! Inspiration abounds thanks to The Henry Ford
Last summer at the Menlo Park Laboratory complex in Greenfield Village, I heard my 10-year-old son gasp when peering into the small room where inventors More
Gauging the condition of the Dymaxion House
At The Henry Ford, Conservation’s job is to maintain artifacts as close to original condition as possible while also ensuring access. The Dymaxion Houseis a More
Maker Corps at The Henry Ford
Each summer, The Henry Ford inspires thousands of children and youth guests. This summer, we are proud to announce an opportunity for those interested in More
Tinker, hack, and invent with HYPE and Mt. Elliott Makerspaces
Tomorrow we present the next installment in our Tinker, Hack, Invent Saturdays in Henry Ford Museum. This time Detroit Public Library’s HYPE (Helping Young People More
What we were reading this week…
Starting today we’re excited to share just a few of the fascinating stories that have kept us in the loop this past week. Each Friday More
Looking back – National Day of Courage 2013
Last week people at Henry Ford Museum and across the country took part in the National Day of Courage, a day celebrating the strength of More
Download February wallpapers
Don’t forget to change up your phone, tablet, and computer wallpapers this month! For February we’re continuing to celebrate Rosa Parks and Black History Month. More
Letters to Rosa Parks
The Academy of the Sacred Heart after-school enrichment program has been learning about the Civil Rights Movement recently. As part of their studies, they’ve been More
Tinker, hack, and invent with Nick Britsky
Nick Britsky is the host of Brick Challenge, a LEGO-themed trivia show that first debuted in 2012. The show was a hit with visitors to More
Tinker. Hack. Invent at The Henry Ford
Maker Faire Detroit brings tens of thousands of visitors to The Henry Ford to see the latest and greatest inventions area makers have created each More
National Day of Courage
On Feb. 4, The Henry Ford is celebrating what would have been Rosa Parks’ 100th birthday with a National Day of Courage. Mrs. Parks wasn’t More
Celebrate Dr. King at Henry Ford Museum
The year is beginning to take off and Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is right around the corner – Monday, Jan. 21. If you’re looking More
January 2013 Wallpapers
As we kick of 2013 with new ideas and resolutions, we offer you two inspirational wallpapers to choose from featuring quotes from Henry Ford. Check More
Chandelier conservation
Conservation and facilities staff at The Henry Ford this fall completed the process of re-fitting, cleaning, wiring and mending broken portions of the museum’s largest More
Ray Eames: One part of a design team legend
Design lovers have been celebrating the 100th birthday of Ray Eames, one half of the renowned Eames design duo, the past few days, bringing her More
New on THF Freebies: December wallpapers
Available over on our THF Freebies page is a brand-new batch of computer and mobile device wallpapers. Choose from either our cheery chalk board, seen More
How We Do It (VIDEO): Canning Chili Sauce at Firestone Farm
If you’ve visited Firestone Farm in Greenfield Village, have you ever seen our presenters canning jams, jellies, and other delicious pantry staples? If not, you’re More
Holiday magic glows in the museum
Magic was in the air Monday night in Henry Ford Museum as that familiar jolly man in red encouraged guests to help him light the More
Henry Ford Museum’s holiday makeover
This holiday season a year of planning, prototyping, and teamwork has resulted in the transformation of the decorations on the nearly block-long façade of the More
Thinking outside the brick
I never really gave much thought to the idea of someone being a LEGO visionary until visiting the LEGO Architecture: Towering Ambition exhibit at Henry More
Membership: More than a “super pass”
It’s Member Appreciation Days at The Henry Ford, Nov. 9-11, with all kinds of members-only specials, giveaways, discounts and other good stuff. Not long ago, More
The buildings of LEGO Architecture: Towering Amibition
This past Saturday we opened the doors to LEGO Architecture: Towering Ambition. Inside the exhibit you’ll see 14 well-known buildings from across the country and More
Growing Up LEGO
It seems like LEGO has been a part of my life since as far back as I can remember. What started as a few simple More
Happy anniversary, Lovett Hall
This past weekend marks the 75th anniversary of Lovett Hall. Tucked in between Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village sits the stately hall, a well-known More
Henry Ford’s violins
Conservators at the Henry Ford Museum are collaborating with violin experts to prepare Henry Ford’s personal violin collection for an upcoming permanent display in Henry More
How We Do It: Carving Pumpkins
In need of some pumpkin carving inspiration? Check out our new THF Freebies page. You’ll find a set of stencils to carve your pumpkin with More
Preserving Orchard Lake’s Polish Panorama
Conservators at The Henry Ford have begun to work on the second group of figurines belonging to Polish Mission in Orchard Lake, Mich. The figurines, More
Maker Faire Detroit spotlight: Mike Gould
Laser artist and maker Mike Gould these past weeks has set up shop in the lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel in Grand Rapids, Mich., More
Titanic by the numbers
Well, it’s here – the final hours of Titanic. Since opening this spring Titanic has been visited by more than 320,000 people. To say the More
Scanning through history
I spent this summer interning at the Benson Ford Research Center helping the effort to digitize the museum’s enormous collection. When I started working here, More
Titanic Ticket Tuesday
It’s hard to believe, but today we’re announcing the final winner in of our Titanic Ticket Tuesday contest. Congratulations are in order to Jennifer Moore! More
Celebrating an All-American win
The Goodwood Revival is world renowned for celebrating the living history of motor sports. One of the great stories of this year’s Revival is the More
A step back in time at Goodwood Revival
Here at The Henry Ford, we participate in a lot of car shows. From the events we host here, like Motor Muster and Old Car More
Titanic on the silver screen
Photo by Flickr member Stefan. Whether you’re a fan or not of the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” it’s safe to say you’re probably familiar with one More
Titanic Ticket Tuesday
Congratulations to this week’s Titanic Ticket Tuesday winner, Kori Buchan! Don’t forget – our Titanic exhibit ends Sept. 30.
Congratulations are in Order
The winner of the iPad3 that Compuware gave away to one lucky participant in the Maker Faire Detroit App Quest is…Zhuo Zhang! Congratulations and thanks More
Titanic Ticket Tuesday
Congratulations to this week’s winner, Crystal Cooke! Don’t forget, the Titanic exhibit ends Sept. 30.
Titanic Ticket Tuesday
Congratulations to James Hoffman. He’s this week’s Titanic Ticket Tuesday winner. Don’t forget, our Titanic exhibit ends Sept. 30.
A magnificent Titanic talk and late hours at museum
Tonight Henry Ford Museum is open late and there are evening ticketed entries available for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear an intriguing talk by Bruce Beveridge, honorary More
Flag flying for the Battle of Monguagon
If you’re visiting The Henry Ford today, look up at the Clocktower and you’ll find a reproduction 15-star flag flying high in remembrance of the More
Reliability tours land public trust
National Air Tours helped familiarize Americans with aircraft as commercial vehicles. Before the 1930s, planes in the United States rarely carried travelers. They served More
Today’s Titanic ticket winner is …
This week’s winner is Karen Stark. Congratulations Karen! Karen wins four tickets to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition and Henry Ford Museum. The giveaway continues through More
Makers gotta make
It’s here and in full force: Maker Faire Detroit. Close to 450 makers are set up on the grounds of The Henry Ford in the More
Maker mysteries: High-tech discoveries and old-world making
As chief conservator at The Henry Ford, Mary Fahey is a “making” detective of sorts. And, for the past two years, some of that detective More
Inspired neckwear by Cyberoptix TieLab – it’s Maker Monday
Maker Bethany Shorb found her inspiration to silkscreen her original designs on neckties by accident. A little apprensive to test a design on an expensive More
The joy of mechanical contraptions
What is The Henry Ford bringing to Maker Faire Detroit? Well, in addition to a complete devotion to the sharing and celebration of innovation, and More
Fly like a Towel? Brooklyn Aerodrome soars on Maker Monday
The team at Brooklyn Aerodrome is all about getting folks making and flying. They are Makers of a DIY R/C aircraft dubbed the “Towel.” An More
Making – father and son style
Father and son team Vic and Micky Miller are bringing their project Recyclobot to Maker Faire Detroit from Toledo. The duo has been working on the automaton More
Keeping cool the Victorian way
How do you keep cool during these hot and humid summer days? Do you duck into the shade? Take a dip in a pool? Park More
Our flag was still there
The Henry Ford is commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 with a special flag raising ceremony on the lawn of Henry Ford Museum. More
Titanic Tuesday – late hours and an underwater adventurer
Tonight Henry Ford Museum is open late and there are evening ticketed time slots available for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear an intriguing talk by Tony More
Macy’s 2nd Mondays, Titanic Tuesday: starting the week off right
Macy’s 2nd Mondays means special fun days for children. Here’s a look what’s in store at Greenfield Village for June 11 from 10 a.m.-noon: There is More
It’s the weekend! Fun things indoors and out!
Whether you want to enjoy the great indoors or the great outdoors, there are all kinds of good things going on at The Henry Ford. The More
A memorable day
“I wanted the boys to have a memorable experience that would always be a happy memory of their father coming back to them – they More
Presidents, artifacts and taking a seat in history
When I saw the photo of the President of the United States sitting on the Rosa Parks Bus in Henry Ford Museum – like many More
Carroll Shelby – a man of passion and innovation 1923-2012
The Henry Ford mourns the passing of Carroll Shelby—race car driver, champion team owner, automotive designer, true innovator. From his racing days behind the wheel, to his More
America’s Industrial Revolution – a Learning Series event
The above item - Cotton Gin at Dahomey, Mississippi - is from the digital collections at The Henry Ford. This photo is from 1890-1898 and was taken by William Henry More
Titanic Ticket Tuesday Giveaway
You’re a click away from entering to win passage for four to the exhibition that everyone is talking about. Travel back to 1912 through the More
Late hours and a lecture – join us for Titanic Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 8, is the next installment of our monthly series – Titanic Tuesdays. The series – offered the second Tuesday of each month through More
Changing homes, roles and communities – a learning opportunity
The morning session of Friday’s Learning Series at The Henry Ford is again open to members at no charge. The topic is family and community More
A checkup turns into surgery – repairing the Dymaxion House
A planned two-week checkup inspection of the iconic house of the future – Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion House – turned into a two-month long “surgery” to repair extensive More