Henry Ford Museum Of American Innovation Returns To Seven-Day Operation Starting Aug. 3, 2020

Added dates for Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibition now on sale

DEARBORN, Mich. -- Due to the popularity of its limited-engagement exhibition, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is returning to a seven-day operation. Beginning August 3, 2020, guests can visit the museum every day between the hours of 9:30 am – 5 pm. The institution will continue to operate at safe, reduced daily capacities, following the state, federal and CDC guidelines. Greenfield Village will continue its Thursday- Sunday schedule for the time being. The Ford Rouge Factory Tour and Giant Screen Experience remained closed.

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, is the world's first and most extensive exhibition that brings to life the 80-year legacy and impact of the Marvel Universe. Making its Midwest premiere, the exhibition features more than 300 original artifacts, including Marvel's earliest comic book, iconic props and costumes from film favorites, rare, hand-drawn images of iconic heroes by the artists who first designed them and more. The exhibition has drawn widespread acclaim from audiences and press alike since its debut at MoPOP in 2018 and has experienced multiple sold-out weekends since opening on July 16.

Tickets to Marvel: Universe of Superheroes are $10 for members. Non-member ticket prices include admission to the museum and are $35 for adults (12-61), $28.75 for youth (5-11), $32.50 for seniors (62+) and children 5 and under are free. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.thehenryford.org. The exhibition closes January 31, 2021. Due to sold-out dates, purchasing tickets in advance is highly encouraged. Member reservations are no longer required to enter Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Recently, the organization launched Reactivate The Henry Ford, a support fund to address the projected $10 million to $20 million budget deficit from its nearly 16-week closure. For more information on how you can help reactivate The Henry Ford, visit thf.org/reactivate. For updates on hours, tickets and safety guidelines visit thf.org/welcomeback

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes is an exhibition by SC Exhibitions, Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) and Marvel Themed Entertainment.

About The Henry Ford
Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally recognized destination, fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thf.org, its national television series The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation and Invention Convention Worldwide, the growing affiliation of organizations fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in K-12 students, The Henry Ford inspires individuals to unlock their potential and help shape a better future.

 

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The Henry Ford Begins Multi-Phased Reopening July 2 With Member Preview

DEARBORN, Mich.-- After its temporary closure to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, The Henry Ford is ready to welcome back visitors and staff safely. The institution's multiphase approach begins July 2-5 with a special Member Preview Weekend for current and new members, before opening to daily visitors on July 9, 2020. This plan emphasizes the safety of visitors and staff in compliance with state, federal and CDC guidelines.

In this first phase of reopening, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village will be open Thursday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., with a reservation system in place to limit daily visitation. Members can digitally reserve a timed-entry ticket online for a no-wait experience starting June 22. The Ford Rouge Factory Tour and Giant Screen Experience will remain closed during this initial phase. Plans are underway to resume these experiences as soon as possible.

The highly anticipated Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibition, originally slated to open inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in March, has been rescheduled to open on July 16 and extended through January 31, 2021. This limited-engagement exhibition features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel's most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes and props. Reservations for the exhibition will be available starting July 8, 2020.

To further ensure a safe environment, hands-on activities are limited, and most interactions between visitors and staff will have a presence of six feet or more. Both staff and visitors aged three and up will be required to wear a face mask to enter any venue or experience at The Henry Ford, but can remove it when social distancing is kept. All staff members of The Henry Ford will be required to complete mandatory health screenings before arriving on-site for each shift. An increased number of cleaning staff will also be on-site to ensure that all surfaces, restrooms and restaurants are consistently disinfected, and additional hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout each venue.

A full list of The Henry Ford's guidelines is available at thehenryford.org/welcomeback. The page will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.

About The Henry Ford
Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally-recognized destination, fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thehenryford.org, its national television series, The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation and Invention Convention Worldwide, the growing affiliation of organizations fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in K-12 students, The Henry Ford inspires individuals to unlock their potential and help shape a better future.

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Marvel: Universe Of Super Heroes Makes Midwest Premiere At The Henry Ford, March 2020

Tickets now on sale for Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at The Henry Ford

DEARBORN, Mich. Beginning March 28, 2020, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, the world's first and most extensive exhibition that brings to life the 80-year legacy and impact of the Marvel Universe, opens inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Making its Midwest debut, the exhibition features more than 300 original artifacts, including Marvel's earliest comic book, iconic props and costumes from film favorites, rare, hand-drawn images of iconic heroes by the artists who first designed them and more. This exhibition has drawn widespread acclaim from audiences and press alike since its debut at MoPOP in 2018. Tickets are now on sale for the limited engagement exhibition and can be purchased at thehenryford.org.

"Marvel revolutionized storytelling by giving Super Heroes real struggles that audiences could identify with," said Patricia Mooradian, president & CEO, The Henry Ford. "Their larger-than-life characters have impacted those young and old for the past 80 years and have proven to bring us together not just generationally, but globally. We are honored to host the Midwest premiere of this awe-inspiring exhibition and bring these iconic heroes to life."

The exhibition traces the story of Marvel and its influence on visual culture, while also uncovering the narratives of individual characters such as Captain America, Spider-Man, Blank Panther, Captain Marvel and Doctor Strange. It gives insight on how Marvel has influenced and drawn inspiration from the ever-changing tides of popular culture, tracing how their stories have responded to historical events and addressed broader issues such as gender, race and mental illness. The exhibit also pays tribute to pioneering creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko whose collective imagination made Marvel into the endlessly expansive fictional universe known today.

"Marvel transformed the idea of the Super Hero in the 1960s—and beyond—by ratcheting up the visual spectacle, emotional dynamism and philosophical sophistication of the action-adventure comics genre," says Brian Crosby, head of Marvel Themed Entertainment. "Marvel has always been a reflection of the world outside your own window and one of its most compelling messages has always been, that anyone—regardless of race, religion or gender—can be a Super Hero."

Breathtaking artifacts thrill collectors and casual fans alike, immersive set pieces and interactive installations bring the Marvel Universe to life, and the visual aspects of the exhibition are accompanied by an immersive soundscape created by acclaimed composer Lorne Balfe. Visitors will enjoy the opportunity to travel through the mysterious mirror dimension of Doctor Strange; get up-close glimpses at concept sketches, props, and costumes from Marvel Studios blockbusters; pose for selfies alongside life-size representations of Black Panther, Spider-Man, and other characters; see the original art from some of Marvel's most notable comics; and even step into Tony Stark's lab to test the capabilities of the Iron Man armor for themselves.

"Our show begins with the origins of the Marvel Universe and moves through to the present day, giving a chance to see some of the rarest and most precious objects from the past 80 years of pop culture history, and pointing toward the future with work from some of today's foremost creators" says curator Ben Saunders about the exhibition."

Tickets to Marvel: Universe of Superheroes are $10 for members. Non-member ticket prices include admission to the museum and are $35 for adults (12-61), $28.75 for youth (5-11), $32.50 for seniors (62+) and children 5 and under are free. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.thehenryford.org

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes is an exhibition by SC Exhibitions, Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) and Marvel Themed Entertainment.

About The Henry Ford
Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally-recognized destination, fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thehenryford.org, its national television programs, The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation and Did I Mention Invention? and other resources, The Henry Ford helps individuals of all kinds to unlock their potential and help shape a better future. The Henry Ford advanced its role as a catalyst for change in education with the acquisition of The STEMIE Coalition, a growing affiliation of organizations dedicated to fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in students, K-12. With STEMIE, The Henry Ford hosts the National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE) and makes innovation learning curriculum accessible to educators and students worldwide.

ABOUT SC EXHIBITIONS
SC Exhibitions creates exhibitions which travel worldwide, and hosts international exhibitions in Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland. SC Exhibitions is a division of Semmel Concerts, the large German live entertainment producer. Since SC Exhibitions started touring its exhibitions TUTANKHAMUN – HIS TOMB AND HIS TREASURES; THE DISCOVERY OF KING TUT; and recently MAGIC CITY – THE ART OF THE STREET, they have reached an audience of more than seven million people worldwide, and built a strong international network within museums, science centers, cultural venues and the creative industries. For more information visit sc-exhibitions.com.

ABOUT MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information, visit marvel.com. © 2019 MARVEL

About the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
MoPOP is a leading-edge nonprofit museum in Seattle, with a mission to make creative expression a lifechanging force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities. MoPOP reaches multigenerational audiences through our collections, exhibitions, community engagements, and educational programs, bringing understanding, interpretation, and scholarship to the pop culture of our time. For more information, visit http://www.MoPOP.org

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Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation May 11 – September 2, 2019

Through collaboration with MoPOP and CBS Consumer Products, this limited engagement exhibition offers more than 100 rare artifacts and props from the original television series and its spinoffs and explores its enduring impact on our culture – from arts and technology to fashion and literature

DEARBORN, Mich.- Starting May 11 through September 2, 2019, visitors to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation can "boldly go where no one has gone before…" when Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds opens. Through collaboration with MoPOP and CBS Consumer Products, this limited engagement exhibition offers more than 100 rare artifacts and props from the original television series and its spinoffs and explores its enduring impact on our culture – from arts and technology to fashion and literature.

More than 50 years after its television debut, Star Trek's themes of optimism, equality, heroism and examination of the human condition continue to inspire people worldwide to imagine, explore and create. The immersive exhibition showcases how the pop culture powerhouse grew from a low-budget sci-fi series to prosper as an iconic franchise, building stories around controversial issues including war, racism and politics.

Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds includes props and artifacts from all six Star Trek television series and many of the films, including a tricorder, communicator and phaser from the original series, a Borg cube, a Klingon disrupter pistol, tribbles and more. Visitors will also see original set pieces including the navigation console and rare costumes including Spock's tunic worn by Leonard Nimoy, Lt. Uhura's dress, Khan's open-chest tunic, Captain Picard's costume, a Borg costume, the alien Gorn and more.

Visitors will also get the chance to beam up inside the Transporter simulator and recreate the memorable scene from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan inside the KHAAAAN! video booth. Other highlights include the U.S.S. Enterprise and Deep Space 9 space station filming models, original scripts, concept art, storyboards and production drawings.

To celebrate the opening of the new exhibit Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation will host Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds Party on May 16, 2019. Tickets are $25 for non-members and $21.50 for members and include signature drinks, costumed characters, music, prizes and more. The event begins at 5 p.m. Members also get the chance to preview the exhibition before it opens to the public on May 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission to Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds is free for members. Non-member ticket prices include admission to the museum and are $24 for adults (12-61), $18 for youth (5-11), $22 for seniors (62+) and children 4 and under are free. To purchase tickets, visit thehenryford.org

About The Henry Ford 
Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally-recognized destination, fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thehenryford.org, its national television programs, The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation and Did I Mention Invention? and other resources, The Henry Ford helps individuals of all kinds to unlock their potential and help shape a better future. The Henry Ford advanced its role as a catalyst for change in education with the acquisition of The STEMIE Coalition, a growing affiliation of organizations dedicated to fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in students, K-12. The Henry Ford hosts the National Invention Convention and makes innovation learning curriculum accessible to educators and students worldwide.

About the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) 
MoPOP is a leading-edge nonprofit museum in Seattle, with a mission to make creative expression a lifechanging force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities. MoPOP reaches multigenerational audiences through our collections, exhibitions, community engagements, and educational programs, bringing understanding, interpretation, and scholarship to the pop culture of our time. For more information, visit http://www.MoPOP.org.

About CBS Consumer Products 
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films. Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit http://www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.

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