Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant The Ford Piquette Plant was built in 1904 and served as the first assembly factory built for the Ford Motor Company.
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In 1907, in a small room on the third floor, Henry Ford would design and build the first Model T, in time ushering in the automotive age.

Happy Easter from your friends at Piquette! ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฐ
03/31/2026

Happy Easter from your friends at Piquette! ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฐ

03/28/2026

At Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum, youโ€™re not just looking at history โ€” youโ€™re standing in it.

Built in ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’, this three-story brick factory is one of the oldest surviving automobile plants in the worldโ€ฆ and yes, the floors still creak under your feet.

Even cooler? This is the exact spot where Henry Ford finalized the design of the Ford Model T in 1908 โ€” the car that changed everything.

Inside, youโ€™ll find:
๐Ÿš˜ 65+ rare and historic vehicles
๐Ÿ”ง Early experimental models most people have never seen
๐Ÿญ Original factory spaces that feel frozen in time

Itโ€™s raw, itโ€™s real, and itโ€™s a reminder that one idea in the right room can change the world.

Today in History: March 22, 1926Ford Motor Company renamed its River Rouge facility the Fordson Plant. This facility man...
03/22/2026

Today in History: March 22, 1926

Ford Motor Company renamed its River Rouge facility the Fordson Plant.

This facility manufactured most of the components used in Ford vehicles, starting with the Model T.

Check out this postcard featuring both the Fordson Plant and Lincoln Motor Co. from our private digital archives!

Where you at the St. Patrick's Day Parade last Sunday?๐Ÿ€We had a ton of fun participating!
03/18/2026

Where you at the St. Patrick's Day Parade last Sunday?๐Ÿ€

We had a ton of fun participating!

Happy St. Patrick's Day
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Thank you to The Birmingham Photography Club for featuring us on their latest project. We appreciate your support!
03/16/2026

Thank you to The Birmingham Photography Club for featuring us on their latest project.

We appreciate your support!

The Birmingham Photography Club is a group of photographers associated with the Next senior center in Birmingham, Michigan. Every month, we attempt a challe...

Today is Detroit's St. Patrick's Day Parade! If you are in attendance keep an eye out and you might see one of our Model...
03/15/2026

Today is Detroit's St. Patrick's Day Parade!

If you are in attendance keep an eye out and you might see one of our Model Ts!

Still celebrating 313 Day? Visit us at the Ford Piquette Plant, the place that put the world on wheels! See below for ho...
03/14/2026

Still celebrating 313 Day?

Visit us at the Ford Piquette Plant, the place that put the world on wheels!

See below for hour and pricing info:

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (except by appointment for group tours) Closed January 1, Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25, & 31

03/13/2026

Happy 313 Day! We've gathered a list of deals, celebrations and more across Detroit on Friday.

The latest information at the link in the comments.

Address

461 Piquette Street
Detroit, MI
48202

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13138728759

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