Ord Model T Factory

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(588) · Museum in Detroit, United States
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Feb 4, 2025
It is truly amazing that this is the place where Ford and his engineers created the Model T. There is so much history packed into this unassuming place located on a side street in downtown Detroit. S…Full review by Deb R
Jan 7, 2025
This is an excellent museum to visit . Make sure you book a tour with a guide as you will learn so much about the history , small stories and details and this makes the visit very interactive . So gl…Full review by Jerome D
Dec 1, 2024
The tour with Jerry was so interesting and full of insights about the history and the technology used in the different Ford models. Visiting the plant with the tour is definitely worth it!! Would de…Full review by Romuho

Facts

Construction completed:1904
Architectural style:Late Victorian

Questions & answers

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Hi, I thought the Ford Rouge plant was the original Model T plant but Trip Advisor says the Piquette is. Please clarify. …
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Hi, I thought the Ford Rouge plant was the original Model T plant but Trip Advisor says the Piquette is. Please clarify. Thank you, PJ
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Piquette is the oldest existing plant for the Model T. The original manufacturing plant has been demolished.
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Please tell me more about the cars. Are they mainly Model Ts and Model As? Are there very many newer cars from the …
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Please tell me more about the cars. Are they mainly Model Ts and Model As? Are there very many newer cars from the 1950s on? Please tell me more about the movies? The length and the topics. Many thanks, Bob
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Many thanks for your answer! Please tell me about the different movies and their length? Cheers, Bob
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How long is the tour?
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About 1:15-1:30
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Is this museum kid friendly,(ages 6-12)?
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Kids are more than welcome, but it is adult oriented. Kids would not be allowed on cars and displays. A six to 12 year old would appreciate the displays it they are interested in cars.
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Hi! We're going to be in Detroit in August on a Tuesday and Wednesday and I know my Dad would absolutely love this …
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Hi! We're going to be in Detroit in August on a Tuesday and Wednesday and I know my Dad would absolutely love this museum- as its the summer, will the museum be open then?
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Suggest you check the website as the hours vary. They are not open every day. Most of the staff are volunteers.
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