JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
Luncheon Junction
Most Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy a delightful culinary experience in the scenic surroundings of a U.S. National Historic Landmark. Indulge in great food, explore Detroit's rich history, and make unforgettable summer memories! Savor mouth-watering dishes from the best local food trucks, offering a diverse range of cuisines to satisfy all tastes. Enjoy free parking and dine outdoors or indoors. No tickets are required for the this dining experience, but regular admission applies for museum entry. For information call (313) 872-8759 or email
info@fordpiquetteplant.org.
AUGUST
Motor City Origins Tour -- August 9th, 2024
Enjoy a special, after-hours tour of the Ford Piquette Plant Museum that explores the history of Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood, where The Motor City got its start. This event will
highlight how Ford, Dodge, Cadillac, Studebaker, Anderson Electric and others launched Detroit as the automotive capital of the world. A social start to the evening includes a complimentary Happy Half-Hour and small bites, followed by a theater presentation and then a guided tour of the museum’s rare collection of antique vehicles made in Milwaukee Junction after the turn of the 20th century.
Tickets are $35 per person or $30 for museum members.
5:30 - 6 p.m. – Complimentary Happy Half-Hour
6 - 7:30 p.m. – Guided Tour
Ford at War:WWI--Sunday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum will present a Speaker Series talk on this cataclysmic conflict titled “Ford at War: World War I” on Sunday, August 11 at 10 a.m. Using photographs and other historical material, museum Trustee Mike Skinner will explore the history of Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company based on the book, Ford: In the Service of America, by Tim O-Callahan. Skinner’s talk will cover topics including Henry Ford’s unsuccessful pacifist efforts to prevent war; the role of the Model T, T Trucks and Ford tractors in war operations; and the development of warfare technology such as the Eagle Boats, the Kettering Bug buzz bomb, aircraft engines and more. This event will take place on the first floor of the museum with coffee, juice and breakfast items served.
Tickets are $20 per person or free for museum members(Members, call or email to placed on the Will Call list). Following the presentation, guests can add on a guided tour of the museum for an additional $10.
Model Ts at Twilight Saturday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m.
An opportunity for weekend adventure and cultural enrichment. These docent-led experiences illuminate how the Model T sparked a revolution in manufacturing and transportation, but also influenced social and cultural trends around the world.These docent-led experiences illuminate how the Model T sparked a revolution in manufacturing and transportation, but also influenced social and cultural trends around the world. This guided tour experience requires a reservation and includes complimentary soda, adult beverages and tea sandwiches. Tours lasting approximately 75 minutes will introduce guests to the birthplace of the Model T encompassing 20,000 square feet of exhibits and more than 65 rare antique vehicles.
Tickets are $25 per person or $20 for museum members.
SEPTEMBER
Model T Birthday Party Sunday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrating the day in 1908 when the first Model T was first produced at the Ford Piquette
Avenue Plant, visitors can enjoy free Model T rides, vintage vehicles on display, live music, food
and beverages for sale, unique vendors, and fun and games for the kids. There is no cost for
outdoor activities or amenities in the Piquette Assembly Room. The line for T rides will form
near the historic front entrance and are first-come, first-serve. Free birthday cake is served at 12
p.m. while supplies last.
Admission prices are $10 to $18 for museum entry and guided tours.
