The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, part of The Henry Ford in Dearborn, is presenting the “Dinosaurs in Motion” exhibition from June 9 to Sept. 8.
“Dinosaurs in Motion” is a new, interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) display designed “for visitors of all ages.” The goal is to engage and educate guests by using 16 fully interactive, recycled life-size metal dinosaur sculptures that are based on actual fossils.
The life-sized sculptures show exposed mechanics to illustrate science and technology principles in a fun and engaging way. It was developed to weave science, art, and innovation themes throughout and touches on each of the educational topics at each sculpture.
The art portions feature sketching, drawing, and sculpting; the science segments explore kinetics, biomechanics, and robotics; and the innovation areas encourage observing and experimenting.
The exhibition’s narrative is reinforced with hands-on learning, as every dinosaur is available for visitors to touch and move. Visitors will have the ability to manipulate dinosaurs via lever and pulley systems, as well as with remote controls, offering large-scale dinosaur interaction unprecedented in a museum setting, according to The Henry Ford.
Additionally, visitors will be able to test out their own artistic creativity and newfound technological inspiration with hands-on activities at the Innovation Stations, where they can create a variety of art and science projects of their own.
“’Dinosaurs in Motion’ is the most unique dinosaur exhibition touring right now,” says Tom Zaller, president and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. “No other exhibition using the dinosaur brand offers this level of interactivity in the areas of STEAM. We are excited to present these incredible works of art in a tactile way that really speaks to the most important educational topics in our culture.”
For updates on hours, tickets, and more, visit thf.org.
