Education programs at Ford House offer immersive experiences for all learners to explore universal themes of family, community, and culture.

All groups outlined below should plan for approximately 90 minutes per visit (unless a K-2 school group). A minimum of 10 learners is required. Please email grouptours@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222 to schedule a visit with at least 3 weeks’ notice.

Grades PreK-12: To request a school group tour for grades PreK-12, please use this form: School Group Tour Form

  • $7 per student and adult chaperone | Free for teachers
  • We are now offering a 60-minute guided experience for K-2 and a 90-minute guided experience for 3-12. Bring your classroom for a grade-appropriate experience developed around state content standards. Students will engage in discussion, play, and critical thinking in a learner-centered environment. Reinforce learning with a hands-on project or sensory station.

Camps & Homeschool: To request a school group tour for camps and homeschool students, please use this form: School Group Tour Form

  • $7 per youth and adult
  • After-school, summer camp, daycare, and homeschool groups can explore the main residence, grounds, or exhibit spaces. Reinforce learning with a hands-on project.

Scouts:To request a school group tour for scouts, please use this form: School Group Tour Form

  • $7 per scout and adult | Free for troop leaders
  • Earn a badge while exploring the main residence, grounds, or exhibit spaces. Reinforce learning with a hands-on project.

College: To request a school group tour for college students, please use this form: Adult Group Tour Form

  • $10 per student | Free for faculty
  • Explore historical and contemporary issues through facilitated conversations and experiential learning opportunities.

All-Ages Programs

Visit Ford House for one of many opportunities for informal learning through lectures, workshops, storytime, and other events. Registration may be required.

If your group would like to visit, please get in touch with us with questions:
grouptours@fordhouse.org or 313-884-4222

In addition, our Education Department offers various learning opportunities for all ages. Visit our event page for the latest classes, workshops, storytime, programs, and events.