About THF

Overview

The Henry Ford is where you discover your potential through American history made relevant.

Clocktower Entrance at The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford is a globally recognized cultural institution that provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation.
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The Henry Ford

Gain perspective. Get inspired. Make history.

Imagine if a museum could not only preserve history but also inspire everyone to improve the future. At The Henry Ford, we're more than a museum — we're a force for change, and we empower every individual to make a difference through innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness. As the stewards of one of the nation's largest museum collections, we enrich millions of lives through the unique learning experiences we offer in places like Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and in programs like Invention Convention Worldwide. The Henry Ford offers perspective and inspiration so that anyone can create a better future and truly make history.

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Our Mission

The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future.
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Get to Know The Henry Ford

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Press Room

Find the latest press releases announcing special events and programs as well as new acquisitions, including media kits and high-resolution images available for your use.
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Staff member showing a young guest an invention in Edison's Laboratory.
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inHub

Built by Educators for Educators

inHub is The Henry Ford’s learning community that aims to activate innovative mindsets in educators and students across the globe. inHub provides educators with tools to help students develop the skills and competencies they’ll need to succeed. inHub provides educators with streamlined access to all of the in-person and virtual learning resources The Henry Ford offers, including curricula, professional development, field trips, digital classroom resources, competitions and experiences.

In 2018, The Henry Ford’s inHub advanced its role as a catalyst for change in education with the acquisition of The STEMIE Coalition, a growing alliance of organizations dedicated to fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship at the K-12 level. Now known as The Henry Ford's Invention Convention Worldwide program, this mission continues to flourish as we partner with our growing base of national and international affiliates that bring this program to communities across the country and globe and showcase amazing young inventors at competition events like Invention Convention U.S. Nationals.

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Hours: 
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday Closed

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Farm to School Across America

Edible Education

Amplifying the importance of eating local, seasonal and nutritious meals and how this can positively impact the environment.

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Indigenous Initiatives

Deepening our relationship with Indigenous communities.