Henry Ford Museum Visit & Lunch for MLK Day: Free Admission & Parking

MLK Day Free Museum Visit & Lunch

When: Monday, January 19, 2026
Where: The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation — Dearborn, MI
Time: Meet at 11:00 a.m. at the museum entrance
Cost: Free admission and parking on January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Henry Ford

Details
Join us for a day of history and interactive exhibits at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Henry Ford is hosting special exhibits, interactive experiences, film screenings, and performances all day to commemorate Martin Luther King's life and impact. The Henry Ford

Highlights of the museum’s MLK Day programming include:

• Display of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s chair from Selma, Alabama
• Live performances of Dr. King’s speeches
• Interactive coloring mural
• Free documentary screening

### Group Meetup Logistics

• Meet at 11:00 a.m. at the main entrance so we can enter together and decide on highlights to explore as a group.
• After exploring the exhibits and activities (recommend 1.5–2 hours), we’ll grab lunch either inside the museum or at a nearby cafe/restaurant to debrief and socialize.
• Inside-Museum Food Options include:
• Plum Market Kitchen — fresh soups, salads, and sandwiches right inside the museum. The Henry Ford
• Lamy’s Diner — classic comfort food onsite. The Henry Ford
• Nearby local cafes and lunch spots in Dearborn (details & group vote on arrival).

This meetup is designed to be low-pressure, inclusive, and meaningful — a good way to experience MLK Day programming together and build group connection over coffee and food as well.

***

### Transportation & Parking

• Parking and museum admission are free on January 19 as part of The Henry Ford’s MLK Day observance. The Henry Ford
• The museum is located at 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124. The Henry Ford