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July 31 - August 1, 2010
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Motor City to Maker City, meet the Makers! 300+ exhibiting makers, demonstrations & hands-on workshops
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A two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s for creative, resourceful people who like to tinker and love to make things. Experience it here, in the birthplace and showplace of one of the world’s most famous tinkerers, Henry Ford. Regular adult tickets are only $28 for all day admission to Maker Faire AND Henry Ford Museum!
Maker Faire (& Henry Ford Museum) Hours
Saturday, July 31st 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 1st 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Internet ticket sales will be available through Midnight, Thursday, July 29th. After Thursday, advance tickets may be purchased through our Call Center, 313.982.6001.
Please note: same day purchases for Maker Faire tickets are only available on site at our cashier locations. Tickets are available at all ticketing locations: the IMAX lobby, the Greenfield Village ticket building, the Museum Clocktower entrance and the Maker Faire Admission gate near the Automotive Hall of Fame.
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Maker Faire Mission: To inspire, inform, connect and entertain thousands of Makers and aspiring Makers of all ages and backgrounds through the public gathering of tech enthusiast, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, science clubs, students, authors, and commercial exhibitors.
To view the Maker Faire Detroit event guide and schedule, click here.
For more information about Maker Faire, visit makerfaire.com.
To see a video from other Maker Faires, click here.
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For more information about public transportation or our free shuttle service, click here.
For more specific information on parking, entry and other “day-of” visit details, click here.
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| An array of demonstrations and hands-on workshops in the areas of: |
• Arts & Crafts
• Science & Engineering
• Robotics |
• Sustainable Living
• Fun for Kids
• Music & Fire Arts |
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Price effective as of July 16th
All Maker Faire Tickets include all day admission to Henry Ford Museum.
Regular
(admission to both Maker Faire
and Henry Ford Museum) |
Saturday or Sunday: |
| Adult (13-61) |
$28.00 |
| Youth (5-12) |
$19.00 |
| Senior (62+) |
$26.00 |
| Children (4 and under) |
FREE |
OR
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Both Days: |
| Adult |
$48.00 |
| Youth |
$33.00 |
| Senior |
$45.00 |
| Children |
FREE |
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| Superpass: |
Two days of Maker Faire, Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village (plus historic rides), 1 visit to Ford Rouge Factory Tour and 1 IMAX movie voucher.
JUST $99!
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Members of The Henry Ford
(admission to Maker Faire) |
Saturday or Sunday: |
| Adult |
$13.00 |
| Youth |
$8.00 |
| Senior |
$12.00 |
| Children |
FREE |
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Both Days: |
| Adult |
$26.00 |
| Youth |
$16.00 |
| Senior |
$24.00 |
| Children |
FREE |
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Members of The Henry Ford receive free admission to Henry Ford Musuem and Greenfield Village, plus discounts on Ford Rouge Factory Tour, the IMAX Theatre, major events and retail products. Click here to learn more about membership. |
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Groups of 15 or more, with advance reservations only, receive 10% off all pricing.
Certified tour groups, with advance reservations only, receive 20% off all pricing.
School, youth or scout groups, with advance reservations only, pay $13 per guest on one-day Maker Faire tickets.
Weekend Ticket group pricing is also available.
Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance in order for group rates to apply. Please call our Call Center 313.982.6001 to inquire and make your reservation. Our on-site call center is open daily, 9AM – 5PM. |
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"I'm happy to announce today that we have partnered with The Henry Ford Museum to create a Maker Faire in 2010 in the Detroit area. The dates will be July 31-August 1, 2010."
- Dale Dougherty/Makezine Blog
(read more)
"I look at it as a wonderful opportunity to showcase the technical and creative talent of the region, which was once the most productive city in America."
- Scott Beale/Laughing Squid
(read more)
"It will be at the Henry Ford Museum, which is my favorite museum, an amazing place, learn about the evolution of American industry and creativity."
- Mr. Vacuum Tube/Blogspot
(read more)
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The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
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The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
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From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Blvd exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Rd and Oakwood Blvd.
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From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39), drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
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From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) South 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 miles. At the first stop light, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive 3/4 miles.
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Metro-Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.
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Michigan Department of Transportation
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AAA Traffic & Construction Report
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