Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit
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Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Restaurant
No
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Phone: +1 313-872-8759
Site: http://www.fordpiquetteplant.org/
Site: http://www.fordpiquetteplant.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:10AM–4PM
- Thursday:10AM–4PM
- Friday:10AM–4PM
- Saturday:10AM–4PM
- Sunday:10AM–4PM
Comments (199)
Jerry was an awesome guide and had some great info to share even on one of the last tours of the day. This place has some incredible automotive history, not limited to Ford cars alone. Theyve even got an example of one of the first EVs, built in 1918! It was a proper luxury car too. Fun walking on the original production floor and seeing the original design studio for the Model T. A must-see for automotive history.
Jeffrey, at the Ford Piquette Plant, was very flexible + willing to work with my husband + I planning our wedding. Covid forced us to change the date + Jeffrey made the process very easy. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Half of our wedding party came from out of state and they really loved the history + vintage cars the Piquette Plant provides.
What a fantastic day-trip we had visiting the Ford Piquette Ave. Plant. So happy we got tickets to the tour as it was so informative! Tom was our guide and he obviously knew this place inside & out, and I cant recommend this tour enough. Such a historic place in our rich automotive history and it should be on everyones list of places to see when in the area.
We happened to be in Detroit for a wedding and found this place! Really enjoyed our experience and had an awesome tour conducted by Jerry. Being a Mopar/GM kind of guy, I still enjoyed the history of Ford and the original cars of the Henry Ford era. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
We had such a great tour of the plant and learned a lot about not just the Model T but also Ford and the car industry in Detroit. Grew up here but museum is relatively new. Highly recommend if at interested in the history of Detroit or automobiles.
Stopped by the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant to better understand early US automotive history. I’m not a huge car buff, but certainly Ford as a survivor of thousands of early competitors stands out. If you like early cars, do not miss this spot with dozens of vintage autos. We took about an hour on the self guided venture. We could hear bits and pieces of the guided tour and the docents seemed to know their stuff and present in an engaging fashion. A great example of a early 20th century factory space. Many of the wood floors appear original. Love the original fire doors. They also set up for events like wedding receptions. While the neighborhood is a little lonely, the enclosed parking gave us a bit of peace of mind.
The museum is great and my son and I had looked forward to coming over for years, Imagine our disappointment at HOW FREEZING it was in there. I understand that its Michigan, its January, and this is a big old, uninsulated building. But I never imagined that I would need to take my big winter coat with me to go through a museum, at $15 a head. I would have personally appreciated a warning that it didnt get any warmer after they took our money. We werent able to spend HALF the time we anticipated after driving for four hours. We had to RUN through the place to get back to our warm car.
A slice of history And some of the most rarest automobiles. The dosen Tom was very entertaining.
Had an amazing time at tours and events here. Would recommend for car enthusiast or anyone curious to see some of Fords beginnings!Me and my wife went to the Piquette Art Fair. They were great to work with, always kept everyone informed. Is run by people who know what they are doing. Would do again!
Enjoyed a fascinating tour with Jerry. He showed us the differences between the various early Ford models and brought the story of the factory and its workers to life. Ive been to the Henry Ford Museum several times and was glad to find this hidden gem of automotive history.
Astonishing treasure trove ...Original Ford plant which built Model T.
An absolutely amazing place and piece of history that most American do not know about. Thanks to all the people who have and are helping to preserve it for future generation.
This is such a cool part of history. So glad I went.
Great experience! The tour guide is incredibly knowledgeable in regards to Ford company history and had a lot of fun little side stories to tell.
Great tour for the price !!! My buddies and I retired from the auto industry and have been meaning to take the tour for years but thought it would just be another building full of vintage cars to view. We were able to take a public tour without reservations (approx 90 minutes) and were quite surprised. The guide was quite knowledgeable and since the vehicles were arranged chronologically, you got the history of their development along with the background history of Detoit. Half the tour is heated and the other half is not, so dress warm if the weather is cold. After the tour you were able to browse at your leisure, visit the gift shop, or take pictures sitting in a vehicle.
Nice piece of history. Tour guide was very nice and very informative. Many unique and rare automobiles for display.
Oh boy! How did I miss this during the other visits to Ann Arbor/Detroit? All the varients of the Fort Model T under one roof, in the original factory. The guided tour provided an overview and important details, then you can spend as much time as you like going back to each can. For the car-nut there are some very rare and significant cars you can enjoy upclose and personal.
Definitely one of our favorite venues to photograph weddings at!
Incredible venue for a wedding! Breathtaking venue excellent parking and the service and food were top notch.
The tours are good. The building is great.However the staff is NOT great and that’s why stars are deducted. I had my wedding here. The communication is basically non existent. The new wedding coordinator Ginger is EXTREMELY rude, condescending, and unprofessional. The whole process was a nightmare. Even my wedding planner said she was not pleasant to work with. We were told we had the entire day Friday to set up by the previous coordinator (he retired May 1), however we were kicked out after 12-4pm by Ginger. The table floor plan was incorrect so that delayed our set up, there were new exhibits in places we were supposed to have the photo booth, and they do not help with rented chairs. I hired a wedding planner for the day of, thank god. I was also told I was able to pick up all of my decor on Sunday by the previous coordinator and Ginger proceeded to text my wedding planner at midnight after the wedding and say if I didn’t come back get my decor by 1am, it would be discarded. Thank god that didn’t happen. Again, communication was NON-EXISTENT from Ginger. I was going off of the previous coordinators information (who was the coordinator for several years) Ginger does not know what she is doing.Sunday upon picking up our items, the staff threw my expensive decor on a cart, breaking them. Our other items were scattered throughout the museum, broken or missing entirely. I would have broken down the decor myself if I knew the staff would break most of it or IF I WAS TOLD..Make sure to take your expensive items before you leave the wedding for the night.Andiamo was great, Miss Mixology was great, all other vendors were great but this museum could definitely use more coordination, organization and friendly staff when they charge over $7k for ONLY the space. DO NOT RECOMMEND if you have expensive decor or lots of decor. Maybe would be better with a very simple wedding but either way Ginger should not be working there.
For those interested in automotive history, this 100+ year old location is the birth place of the Ford Alphabet cars but more importantly Model T, conceived and built in secret room within this building. Special and informative.
I had a great time. Place is full of history. Tour guides are very knowledgeable.
Im amazed at the transformation. As a child, I visited here when it was a giant meat market. Excellent collection of older model Ford trucks, including firetruck. Well maintained and plenty of parking
Went for a holiday craft show and we were able to check out the old vehicles too. Very neat place, well worth a visit.
This has been my favorite place that I’ve been to in Detroit. I am a Ford employee, so I could not wait to see the plant (you don’t need to be an employee to enjoy). I recommend doing a guided tour. Jerry was my tour guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Piquette Avenue plant, the history of Ford, Edison, Huff, and the vehicles themselves. I was shocked to see how much of the plant is still original, and felt like I was taken back in time and could see Henry Ford challenging his employees to a foot race across the plant. We were also told about the many upcoming additions, and I can not wait to come back to see what changes. Ps. The $12 entrance fee in unbeatable and shocking in a good way(there also are deals on Groupon to make it even more inexpensive)
Great place to visit and kill some time. Not very busy, so no worries about physical distancing. Wide array of vehicles, and information on the vehicles. Gets a little chilly on the 3rd floor as you work your way down towards the secret experimental room, but still an enjoyable visit.
Jerry was a fabulous, patient, knowledgeable, funny, and engaging tour guide. He was very enthusiastic the whole time, going over minute details of the cars at times. The building itself was a treat with its wood floors, beams, fire doors, and old charm. Having all of these cars in one building, in my opinion, gets you the most bang for your buck considering other museums. The entire staff was friendly. Overall this is a must see in Detroit.
This is an absolute gem, surprisingly close to midtown Detroit. It is wonderful to get to see the building where the Model T was developed, and where the first 12,000 were built. The museum is a nonprofit institution, and it was pretty clear that the 2 guides present for our visit were there due in part to a long affiliation with the auto business. Seeing the original offices, a re-creation of the development room, and a stunning variety of all early Ford vehicles makes for a wonderful introduction to this part of Detroits history, and is a nice way to support the continued existence of this building. The tour, blessedly, took longer than we thought it would, as our guide had lots of wonderful information to share with us.
The tour was absolutely amazing. I was very impressed by the original building that still stand up. The cars display are something to very much appreciate.
Incredible place! The amount of history that is in that building is incredible. You certainly dont have to be a car enthusiast to be able to appreciate all that is within. Had the opportunity to see it as just the museum as well as set up for a wedding. Incredible place for a wedding. The staff was great.
Wasnt on our agenda of things to do and see, but sure glad we stopped. It was very interesting and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about all things Ford.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this National Historic site of Henry Ford, the people, the cars, the suppliers, the investors, the pioneers, the way they lived, what it meant to the country on wheels. We got to ride in a Model A and view so many actual cars.There were 2 movies and a lunch wagon. We got in for free as a special announced tour, from our neighbor.Usually costs $10. Highly recommend.
History, a must to visit while in Detroit, such amazing cars, really nice experience that transports you to the past. Discounts on tickets trough groupon.
Very neat place to visit if you have any interest in history, cars, Ford, or the Detroit area. A complete collection of Fords early cars, with free tours from knowledgeable guides. I thank Jerry P for adapting the tour to my limited time constraint! I will definitely try to go back when I have more time. Admission is a well-worth-it $12 for adults.
I enjoyed the place. They had many mant different types of model cars built by The Ford Company (A-T models). The tour guide had a lot of good information on the cars and about the wage and how they were paid. The womens restroom was very cool I liked it a lot. The only down of the trip was the gift shop, there wasnt a miniature build of a model A-T car. It wouldve been pretty cool. Only downside of the trip
Didn’t get to spend much time here as they were closing for a wedding - but the staff was kind enough to let us sneak in a check out a few of the cars. Very cool space with lots of vintage cars on display. Will have to come back to see more
Quite a remarkable building and collection of cars. The recreation of Henry Fords office was really interesting and well done. Its not too far from downtown and is pretty close to Woodward Avenue. Highly recommended if youre interested in automotive history.
Had an amazing two hour tour given by Jerry this morning. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the building and the cars within. Learned so much about the early days of car manufacturing in the states. Be mindful that it is warm in the building even with the portable type of air conditioning. Great to see they use the space for weddings as well as an extra source of revenue.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant offers a thorough education on the history of mass production cars and commerical vehicles. The various Model Ts are impressive but so are all of their predecessors and contemporary competitors from the era. The descriptions were excellent.
The museum was nice, especially with the tour guide explaining the history of Ford and the nice cars on display.
So cool! Several floors of gorgeous cars from Fords start to present day. Fantastic information and the volunteers made the experience well beyond fantastic. Can easily spend 3 hours here just geeking out.
Very interesting place and great tour guide who offered to give us a condensed tour since we arrived later in the afternoon near closing time. If you go, get the full tour! We wish we could have spent more time there as there is so much to see - husband and 18yo daughter and I all enjoyed it.
Highly recommend! Had no idea this was right down the road from my house. Had a great tour guide and the price was fair. Also looks to be a beautiful venue for weddings
Amazing collection and the tour by Tom G was fantastic - informative and humorous! Highly recommend one of the free tours as you get so much insight
Cool place for rustic photo shoots, which is whi I was there on a recent corporate assignment. Taking one back to a better time in Detroits industrial past. This location would be an exceptional location for a company looking for mixed use industrial/office complex. The facilities need extensive work as they have sat mostly empty for a long time but the walls and structure of the building appears to be solid. As with any mid-century factory setting natural light inside the facility is incredible! This building is truly a diamond in the rough, but expect and budget for renovations.
Must go place for Automotive enthusiast ..!!Its , Crown 👑 of Motor City , History of Detroit- Ford & Model T.The tour guide gave good amount of information & HistoryMultiple Model T & its evolution to Ford GT can be seen in one roof.This is classic old space - Most of Things are in good shape or rebuild & also cars from other manufacture are also here available for display.Had chance to sit inside in Model T Thats awesome feelingI feel myself lucky to See the things Where it all started ..!!#FordForver ...!!!
Nice place to appreciate the history of Henry Ford and the Model T. Our tour guide was fabulous. Staff was very friendly . He provided us so much information about the Model T and how Mr. Ford made it the most affordable car available to the common person. It was revolutionary in how it changed society. They had many vintage Model Ts and one which you could actually sit in and touch.
Incredible piece of Detroit history! Amazing building with beautiful antique cars, truly a must see for any Ford enthusiast or any history enthusiast for that matter! The gift shop had unique items with reasonable pricing.
Great morning touring this museum. Gary was a great guide, very thorough and informative.
GO! Go now! Plan a trip around it!If you are a Ford fan in any sense, and especially of the Model T or interested in Henry, just go!The people here are amazing, Tom and Jerry the guides, were extremely knowledgeable. They shared and answered so many questions.The building is in great shape because of the organizations efforts and I applaud them for everything that they have done and are doing.I will be visiting again in another couple years to see what kind of progress they have made on the building.
A must stop for car and Ford lovers. Awesome tour with great insights of Fords history. Did you know? Henry Ford designed the first Cadillac!
Weve been to the Ford Piquette Plant a number of times. The last visit was for their Holiday Crafts Sale. There were a lot of great local artists and we bought a number of affordable holiday presents! We also joined as members of the museum, very worthwhile!The museum has a lot of historic vehicles from Fords history before the Model T on display as well as other early automobiles. Plus a lot of Henry Fords early history before the Model T and before the assembly line. All a must see!!!
Awesome place. The cars in display are true classics and range from years, models etc. The tour guides were awesome and full of knowledge to answer any questions. Overall just a great experience!
Just wow. This place is beautiful. We had our wedding here on March 7, 2020 and even though I planned every part of it, I could never have imagined how stunning the venue would look. It was *exactly* what I wanted. The history, the beautiful character of the building, the lights, the mood...all amazing. We worker with Jeff leading up to and on the day, I cant say enough good things about Jeff. He worked hard for us, answered my many questions, was responsive and there when I needed him. Jeffs personality worked well with mine, as hes much more calm than I am. It was easy to work with him and feel like it was all going to work out. I honestly cannot imagine my wedding anywhere else and if I ever had to plan one again (God please no), I would want it to be at the Piquette Plant with Jeff. Our guests LOVED the Piquette Plant, we heard several times that it was the most unique, beautiful venue they had ever visited. We ended up loving this place so much we visited many more times than necessary before the wedding just to take it all in. You will absolutely not regret having your wedding (or any event) here, it will be more beautiful than you can ever imagine.
The tour guide, Tom, led one of the best tours I have ever received. He had so much to say about each of the cars he showed the group and memorized so much of the information about the vehicles. It was clear that he was very passionate about his job and loved working there. The tour guide may have been great, but that doesn’t mean that the cars don’t deserve any recognition. The selection of cars at the plant were fantastic. There wasn’t just one of every car ever manufactured in the plant, but there were also cars made by Ford competitors like Oldsmobile at the same time! All in all, the tour was great and incredibly informative.
Its an awesome historical landmark. The birth place of the model t. Very knowledgeable docents and an awesome selection of original Ford cars.
Very unique and interesting history about one of the 1st factories for producing the Model T
Omg best museum we visited. Tour guide was amazing and very intelligent. The nostalgic environment is awesome and the cars are beautiful.
Really nice museum that shows the auto industry assembly start. The building is really old but they are maintaining as much as they can when they need to restore parts of the building.
Our tour guide was fantastic! It was great to learn about Detroits Auto history. They also happened to be setting up for a wedding while we were there so it was great to see the multiple uses for the venue.
Had an awesome experience! Jerry was the BEST tour guide. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. Its great to see a landmark like this preserved so well
Great information! Fabulous cars. They even let us pose in a model T. You can’t ask for better!
Really interesting place! Only part of the building had heat though so keep that in mind when you go. Still definitely recommend.
Excellent display of early Fords in the factory where the Model T was conceived. Great staff an docent Tom. Wonderful deconstruction of one of the Ford cars to illustrate assembly process. Great parking. Really cool to stand where production actually happened. Great 15 min film informing museum patrons of Ford history. One may rent the museum for receptions, etcetera. Mega thanks to numerous people who have donated time, cars, and money to this museum and preserving such a large piece of our history.
An authentic place presented by a passionate and smart guide
The tour guide was really knowledgable and the cars they have on display were just awesome. Pretty cheap for ad.ission. which I bought when I arrived there. 2 floors of tour with the 3rd having the majority of cars. It is really interesting if youre interested in old cars or just automobile technology in general.
The Ford Piquette Plant is a wonderful museum housed in the original warehouse that Henry Ford first produced automobiles. The guided tour was excellent.
Great place for a wedding!
Great place to visit if you love history. You can tour it on your own or with a guide.
Had a great experience at the facility. Go here to see some amazing early cars and have a great time learning about them to this nonprofit organization.
I would recommend to visit, well organized, friendly personal, entrance included a guided tour with some interesting facts about the history.
Fabulous historical building and collection. Humorous docent. Thoughtful ticket agent. 5/6, 3pm.
Attended a wedding reception here. I must preface with the fact that I love museums and historical locations. This was a beautiful venue and you even have the opportunity to take photos in an old car. During your attendance at the reception.Only downside is that the second level does not have A/C however, given the nature of the age of the building it is expected. The 3rd level where the dining and dancing was held was air conditioned and allowed to cool off after the second level warmth.
So much cool history! Our tour guide was great!
Amazing way to save some history. Place is really cool definitely worth seeing.
Visited this on Saturday. We showed up shortly after opening and timed it perfect with the beginning of the tour.Would have been challenging to get much out of the museum without a guide, so highly recommend you attend during tour hours.Tour guide was very informative and interesting.
Cool museum build inside a historic Ford Model T factory. Great for wedding and private parties.
This experience was amazing. Let me say, when we first walked in, I was prepared to be underwhelmed. The displays around the entry were fine, but nothing to get super excited about. That changed pretty quickly once we met our tour guide, Tom. This man had an encyclopedic knowledge of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, and the Piquette Avenue building as well. In addition to his knowledge, Tom was funny and engaging throughout the 1.5 hour tour. My only complaint would be that the tour wasnt 2.5 or 3 hours long. Toms enthusiasm for the people, cars, and plant was genuinely infectious and I couldve spent the whole day looking at cars (and Im not really a car guy.) Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.
Wow it takes you back in time. You can imagine what Detroit was like back in the day. About seventy 1920s Ford cars and trucks on display.
More than I expected. For $12 you get a tour that was very detailed, lead by a knowledgeable man, and took just over 1 1/2 hours. Then after that you are able to look around on your own. I thought it was worth it.
What a great experience! I cant believe I didnt know about this place. Incredible architecture and spectacular vehicles standing the test of time, impressively preserved and presented in an important and educational historical setting. Take a tour for yourself sometime soon, they need to get back to normal too!!
Amazingly quaint and nice in a downtown setting. Really good to see how well the cars are maintained
Great musem in oryginal Ford plant location with lots of oryginal old cars. A must see in Detroit. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Loved the History of the Ford cars. So excited I forgotten to take pictures.
The tour was so good and interesting, we did it twice! The history of Ford is here. This is where it began. Five stars is not enough.
Great guide, awesome history, great information and beautiful cars.
This place is a must-see! Great museum, knowledgeable people to guide you through, great venue for parties!
This was the first Ford plant before the assembly line! Fun tour for a car enthusiast or history buff. Part of tour is guided and then you can hang around and take pictures.
I went to a wonderful celebration this evening. Beautiful! So nice to share in someone elses goodsuccess and longtime vision come to fruition!The place itself is perfect for large gatherings. The space is airy and can hold 200 or more people easily.I highly recommend this spot for any occasion.
Very cool place for a wedding reception. The service was awesome and the food was outstanding!
This place is really a hidden gem of Detroit. You must visit this plant if you are a motor lover and you are looking for some interesting car history.
Went here for a wedding reception, and the decore and feel of this place is astounding. You ride up in an old factory elevator, and the building feels so aestheticly pleasing. They have a ton of old cars, and the place is very roomy. Highly recommend.
Even better the second time around. A must visit for anyone that hasnt been before. The world was forever changed by what went on in this building.
Original Henry Ford factory with all car models preserved in a perfect condition plus Henrys secret lab where he developed Model T
Definitely exceeds expectations!There is an exhibition of Ford 1904-1910 cars and also other cars.Thanks a lot to a tour guide Tom, very interesting and exciting tour!
One of the best places I have ever visited! It’s a must see. Can’t wait to go back again some day.
Wow! Fantastic tour at a budget rate. Don’t miss touring this place! Amazing collection of cars and the stories were so interesting! I learned so much! I’m so glad my son and I spent the time. I’ll be returning with friends again in the future.
Way better than I expected. Detroit best kept secret. Make sure you take the included guided tour.
Some great old history here. The tour is not overwhelming. But the tour guide was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Several really old cars in original state and many others worth viewing.
Went to a family wedding here! Was literally spectacular! The building, food, staff, a perfect 10!
Loved this place. The guy giving the tour was amazing! Full of great information!!
This place should be ashamed in the manner it has treated its previous employees, the building, and its contents. Incredibly toxic and unprofessional environment with no regard for ethical or professional practices.
Outstanding museum. Come visit and learn how the automobile changed the world. Staff on hand are very friendly and helpful.
Packed with rare historic cars that, paired with a tour, gives even a non-motorhead like me an appreciation for how Henry Ford innovated his vehicles over time to create the cars we see on the road today (as well as some common American catch-phrases). The historic factory building is also really cool to see along with its story about the grassroots movement that retooled the factory one window at a time to make it the museum that it is today.
This is a must see when visiting Detroit. The Ford Model T Club has purchased the building and uses it to store and show their cars. The automobiles are a wonder to behold with some having special kits added. WOW!!!
Call to see what time the tours are given at. Makes a big difference being in a guided tour, and really learn allot from the knowledgeable guides.
I have been a member for the last two years and I have visited this place almost once every 6 months. This place is unique every single time that I have been there, exhibits change and it is a delight to interact with the people there and get to learn about the automotive history. This place is a must see for locals and visitors alike.
A killer museum in the heart of Detroit! The perfect place for that car enthusiast and history buffs out there. It does a wonderful job depicting the history of the auto industry. Their car collection is out of this world! I highly recommend purchasing a ticket and exploring with one of their tour guides. They are amazing! The private gravel lot is nice and safe, along with the surrounding lots and street parking. There are a ton of stairs to the second floor of the museum, but there is an elevator for those accessibility-friendly individuals. This museum has a little bit of everything for everyone! It is truly a gem, a must-see during your time in Detroit!
Great place to learn the history of Ford up to the model T. Great examples of cars and how they built them 100+ years ago. Actual factory still standing and in great shape.
We enjoyed this tourDossin was knowledagble, dress warm only half the building has heat, and wear smart shoes floors are very uneven, because they are 100 years old
Incredible tour and magic place
Great place! Take tour! We had knowledgeable, passionate tour guide. We had nice time.Didnt put 5 stars because felt that it was a little too long of a tour and by the end of it half of the people left.
If you are in Detroit and looking at learning about the history, stop in at the Ford Piquette Plant! We enjoyed our time here, getting a storied and interesting tour from Greg. (Detroit History Tours also offers a guided audio tour if you prefer a solo experience). We absolutely loved it, and will be recommending it to anyone visiting.
Very interesting museum. Everyone is extremely welcoming, nice and full of information.
Excellent piece of history. The tour is worth waiting for and really enjoyed being able to get in and touch an original Model T. Building is largely unchanged since 1904. Amazing.
Best antique museum and the guide have good knowledge
Absolutely love going to the Piquette plant. Such great history there and they have done a phenomenal job in how they display it. Adults could spend hours. I think most kids would have about an hour in them max.
The best part of the visit was the incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating docent who guided our tour.
The guided tour was pretty good. Lots of history with facts.
Great tour guide. Great tour. Lots of interesting information. Really enjoyed seeing the cars.
Very cool. The birthplace of the model T. The volunteers have worked hard to restore the building and create educational displays. The tour guides are very knowledgeable. The displays keep improving and there is a complete collection of the Ford alphabet cars, including some super rare ones.
Very informative tours and an overall interesting experience
Expert docent, fascinating tour well worth the time and money! Antique Touring company right next door. Tour Detroit in a vintage car also well worth the investment
Beautiful Ford museum. Lots of original models. Glad I heard about you. Shared on Facebook so hopefully more people will find you.
Beautiful museum where you can see the history of Fords automobile evolution, as well as a brief window into how the original Ford vehicles were created. If you are a car buff, I would highly suggest giving this a visit.
Great experience. Amazing collection of model Ts. The tour is very informative. Was pleasantly surprised with the museum.
A great piece of Detroit auto history. Our tour guide gave us a connection to that time period because of his telling of personal stories from people that lived back then. Saw lots of cars from. That period. They are following COVID safety precautions and the place is big enough to socially distance if you want.
Very informative about the early history of Detroit and obviously the model T and all its predecessors.
Amazing part of Detroit History with an excellent staff and volunteers to guide you thir this masterpiece museum of model Ts. Along providing events for the community. I recommend visiting often and attending their events.
The best museum Ive been to in a long time and Tom is a amazing tour guide
Great narrations and friendly staff. The plant was very well preserved so that the next generation can observe the history of Henry Fords creations.
Beautifully restored! LOT of history here. If you smell the air while you walk around looking at all the automobiles of days past, its almost like youre there in the heyday of the plant. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area who can appreciate history. Will definitely be back for a guided tour
Excellent tour. Take the Guided Tour!
Nice old museum and a decent idea for an outing. I must point out the building isnt heated and the quality of the tour varies based on the guide.
Great place was there for my grandsons wedding.
Fascinating place. You can see all sorts of Model Ts up close and thanks to the wonderful and knowledgeable docents, learn about the history behind their making.
The history of this place is amazing, it was saved from the wrecking ball, and brought back to life.The cars in here (examples of every Letter car Henry Ford ever made are here. The age of the building, and how it was made, bring a unique ambiance as you tour the building.Its a two hour tour, and definitely worth it, even free parking.
Beautiful examples of classic, historic automobiles and the auto industry. Very knowledgeable staff provide friendly tours. Its like stepping into an incredible segment of history.
Its really worth the visit. Amazing cars and also the original Fords bicycle. Is bigger than it looks
Amazing place, love the history, great place for weddings.
Its in the National Registry of Historic places. Many rare and historically important cars are housed there. The building still needs much more renovation, but one can feel the pride and joy in being part of this experience through the eyes of the guides.
This is a must see for anyone interested in cars, history, Detroit, etc. I just happened upon this tour availability and I grew up in the area, I feel like I missed out by not experiencing it earlier! Super cool to learn about the Ford history and how the company Ford got its humble beginnings in the Detroit area! The cars are all privately owned and all tour guides are knowledgeable volunteers. Each visit is a new experience since each tour guide puts on their own spin.
Beautiful restoration and the old cars look great. In addition, great tour guide really knowledge and funny as well. I recommend everyone take a tour here if you are visiting Detroit the first time or a long time resident too.
Awesome place to visit, tons of history and information about our amazing automobile. The buildings restoration is a wonder on its own! Our tour guide was fun and friendly and answered all of our questions! He was a retired Ford engineer and was a pleasure to listen to. Thank you so much for the great tour!
Much more than I expected! Learned so many fun facts from our tour guide Jack. Highly recommend a visit and plan for a couple hours if you want a tour guide. The museum had original models from Ford model A to model T.
Neat museum, but no heat in the cold month. The exception being when they have events like weddings
The exhibits were authentic and well restored. The curators took great care in sharing their knowlege and being as attentive as possible. The overall experience is extremely informative and great for children and car enthusists. Our family had a great time learning about the history of Ford and observing the hundred or so vehicles
Awesome little gem of a museum if you are interested in cars, specifically showcasing early 1900s - 1920s. Lots of cars from the Lost car companies of detroit past. Went on a weekday, social distancing was easy and safe and sanitizer was provided.
Took the 10am tour. It was amazing. The guide gave us so much information and told fun stories, more than what one could read on the plaques. The cost was the same. Plus, there were so many antique cars to look at up close. I highly recommend this tour
I have only seen this historic plant from the outside, so my rating is thin. It has recieved some recent investment, so look forward to a future visit and an updated review.
Fun museum to see where the model T was built.Beautiful antique Fords are on display.Nice gift shop too
Our tour was fantastic! Tom our tour guide was very informative and funny. This is a great place to visit. My husband and I learned a lot about the Model T and Henry Ford. This building is a hidden gem right in the heart of Detroit.
I thought I knew the history of Henry Ford and FMC. After getting the tour and learning about Models A-N, I had no clue of the actual history of Ford. Awesome.
Great place to learn about the history of Ford vehicles
Go back in time and see the wonders of the automobile. This place is worth the trip and the guide is amazing. You’ll walk out of the experience amazed. Go visit this beautiful heritage.
Great visit for model T birthday celebration. We joined up! Will be back soon
This is an absolute must do for any automotive or history buff. The cars are amazing works of art and the docents are knowledgeable and friendly.
Jerry was our tour guide and he’s extremely knowledgeable and fun. I had a great experience learning all the history of Henry Ford. Great small gem in Detroit ! 🥰
The tour guide was amazing. He had extensive knowledge of the history and importance of the site. I highly recommend the tour. If you are an automobile or history buff this is a must see and even if you arent you will find it enjoyable. If you go in winter be sure to dress warmly.
Incredible collection -- great people staffing it too!
Really great piece of automotive history! I was able to attend a guided tour and learned a bunch of cool information about the Ford Model A through Model T.
The great selection of old Fords from the beginning through the middle T were well worth the visit. Some of the cars hadnt been restored which was very educational. The tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable.
Wonderful place beautifully curated and preserved.
Found to be very educational learn many things about Henry Ford and how he started his company and how they ended up museum was full of treasures would recommend it for anybody to visit.
Walking the floors of this Ford manufacturing plant and offices made me feel more a part of the auto history than I have felt in any other location in the city. In addition, there is a beautiful car collection on site. And I found the docents both enthusiastic and knowledgeable, so it was an excellent visit to a Detroit classic.
Growing up, my dad dragged me to so many car museums that I swore them off. From 1988 until recently I hadnt visited one. What a brilliant place. To see Americas most epic car in its birthplace was more thrilling than I like to admit. I think its pretty much run by volunteers. The joy they get from being there and showing off all their hard work is obvious. This isnt just about cars or the history of manufacturing, though you learn a lot about both. This is Detroit. This is America. Parking is safe and free. Its easy to get to. Just do it.
It was an amazing experience! The exhibits are unique and outstanding and the staff most helpful and friendly. I would especially thank Mr. Tom Genova who guides the tour with utmost professionalism and dedication yet emotionally stimulating. Special thanks to men and women who volunteered for years to get this place in shape. Great job everyone!
For $12 and about 2 hours of your time, this is a place worth visiting. The tour guide was knowledgeable, he had a lot of anecdotes to tell, the place was kept clean, cars were shining, and you get to go in an old 1915 Model T to take a picture.Call in advance to know at which time the tours start, you can visit by your own but the tour is definitely better (you can stay after to read all the signs and take pictures).About 4 minute from the Q-Line stop; a bit of a shady neighbourhood but youre in Detroit so this is expected.
David, The Directior and Jerry, our Tour Guide were great! We became members and look forward to continuing to visit this wonderful place!
I took the kids and it was absolutely wonderful.And the host was very knowledgeable.When we first arrived Brian greeted us from the garage downstairs he was very nice and let the kids sit in the cars and he had a conversation about the first fridge that ever had shelfs.My kids were excited the 17 yr old especially.They were decorating the place for a wedding which was absolutely marvelous.I must say it was fit for a king and Queen.
One of the best museums I have been too. The tour guide was awesome!
We had our wedding at the Piquette Plant on May 4. It was absolutely incredible. Jeff the event manager was 100% accommodating and helpful with all of my questions from day 1. Their list of approved vendors was a great guide for me to book and plan everything. I have never heard more compliments in my life about a wedding venue. Completely unique and absolutely stunning. I can not wait to see the pictures and video from our day.
A well preserved little museum that should be a must for every person interested in the history of Detroit or of the automobile in general. The guides are volunteers and do an amazing job at involving the visitors in the tour.Tours are 1hour and 30 minutes long and I suggest to look online the hours for the guided ones. There is also always a Groupon for this museum, and its a great idea for the winter weekend. Could it get any better?
This was my second visit there. Theyve done so much work to really bring back the history of this Ford plant! Our guide Tom was such an enthusiastic story teller that he help our group wrapped for the whole tour. Yes, go!
Very cool little museum that I didnt even know existed but I am glad that I do now. Cool to see the restored building and original Ford cars. If you are a car person you should make the trip.
Great hidden gem. Docent that did the tour was fantastic, very knowledgeable and made it interesting to learn about these cars and the history of how the plant ran
Very interesting place to stop. I recommend the tour as they go through so much that you would never have known. History made in that building is amazing. Love ford and even if you dont still a great place to stop. Im glad this building was restored!
Wonderful chunk of forgotten history that should have NEVER been forgotten, the bits of history in the museum that I didnt know about were fascinating, most the cars were pristine, and nearly perfect, especially considering most if not all are over a hundred years old; not to mention the tour, the guide was so engaging, extremely knowledgeable, willing to answer any questions, and obviously loves his job, I dont know how I didnt know about this place sooner!
Perfect little piece of history in Detroit! Price point led us to check out Piquette vs. the Henry Ford museum and Im grateful we did. From the detailed signage that went with the amazing antique displays of innovation to the curators giving tours/walking around and giving details, we had an amazing time and learned so much about the history of a city we live just miles from. $5 for students!
Definitely recommend to go there when youre in Detroit! A museum in the original plant, displaying Ford cars of the previous century. The guides are so nice, because we didnt have a lot of them, one of them offered us to show us around real quick for free! Had a great time there :)
What an awesome piece of history! This is probably the best little museum for the true roots of Detroit and automobiles. The tour guides are incredibly knowledgeable, and the whole experience was just fantastic. I cant recommend this place enough!
Great place to visit with the entire family.
Awesome look back at early automotive history. Excellent selection of old cars, not just Fords, and knowledgeable folks to provide insight into the history of Ford and early car production. I highly recommend taking a couple of hours to visit this museum!
Beautiful Differently a stop on your of Michigan Historical Tour
Attended the Model T Celebration with my children here. Great atmosphere and so much to do! A free event with rides around the block on a real Model T, a kids zone, free museum entry and fun activities for the kids. Loved it.
A truly interesting and fact filled tour. The tour guide was great. He was interesting and personable. Im glad we found out about the Piquette factory, its definitely worth a trip.
Im not into cars but this was really interesting and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and excited about what he was talking about. Would definitely recommend visiting!
This place is still in the process to becoming complete, but im happy that I visited before it is completely finished. It really took me back to an Era and it was nice to see all the amazing priceless original cars as well as Henry Fords office. Definitely a must-see in Detroit.
Great interesting museum. Definitely need to do the guided tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and told lots of interesting stories. During winter it is pretty cold upstairs so be sure to dress warm!
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Ford Piquette Avenue Plant 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-01Jerry was a great tour guide! This is my favorite place to go on Detroit! All of the old Ford models (and others!!) are amazing. Unless you know everything about the history of cars, you will absolutely learn a few things from your tour. Couldnt remmomd enough!
Review №2
2022-05-03We were here for a wedding reception - what a cool venue! The cars were all very interesting and the location was easy to get to from Detroit proper. There was also a really cool elevator everyone used to get in. I definitely recommend checking it out either for the museum or as a venue!
Review №3
2022-03-31It was an incredible experience!!The time you spend is between 1:30 or 2:00 hrs there.The man who explains is an expert and really knows everything about the henry ford company and what he did.He explains in such a good way, I am not particularly interested in cars but I learned so much and everything he said caught my attention.For me the service they provide is very good. The price to enter is very reasonable and they are very friendly.I highly recommend going to this place and I will definitely return with my father and grandfather who I am sure will love it.
Review №4
2022-01-04Learned a lot! Great video presentation, tour of Henry Fords office, and a loosely guided tour of the factory with tons of fantastic old Fords. I believe they had at least one of all the original models built here. My nephew liked these a lot. I learned a lot about basic engines, and the history of Ford - the museum genuinely sparked my interest for learning more.
Review №5
2022-05-27After visiting the magnificent Ford museum of American innovation the day before, we drove here on purpose next day to see where it all began in automotive industry.I was greatly disappointed finding the space closed.As I learnt there theyre only open for few hours and only Thu-Sun, very strange. Double check if open before going in order not to waste your time.
Review №6
2022-01-10My visit here was awesome. The history of the building is amazing. Great displays of all kinds and some even hands on.
Review №7
2021-12-02We were there for wedding and reception in very late November. The best venue I have ever attended for this type of event. History, character, space, ambiance...really has it all. Cold day, It was in the 20s outside and snowing...a bit chilly inside for some folks but we didnt mind. Highly recommend if you are looking for something special Detroit!
Review №8
2022-06-16Great tour, very knowledgeable tour guide. Lots of history and lots of cars you cant see anywhere else.All the early model Fords in different variations.
Review №9
2022-01-25Love it! Amazing auto history in this building! Cold on entry level in January without climate control but upstairs is heated. More history of other makers who used the facility would be great.
Review №10
2021-10-14Went to their event today and had a great time with my kids. They were able to ride in the Model T cars and check out the museum. Very friendly people and a neat place. Thanks for having us today. 👍