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The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the birthplace of the Model T and the interpretation and celebration of Detroit’s automotive heritage and spirit of innovation.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is a former factory located within the Milwaukee Junction area of Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. Built in 1904, it was the second center of automobile production for the Ford Motor Company, after the Ford Mack Avenue Plant.
PUBLIC TOURS. Optional guided tours are offered at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm. Private and group tours are available by reservation on any day of the week. Call (313) 872-8759. ADMISSION. Adults: $18. Seniors (65+): $15. Veterans: $15. Students (with ID): $10. Youth (5-17): $10. Children (4 & Under): Free. Group Tours (15 minimum): $15 each.
Stroll through automotive history at your own pace, take a guided tour led by museum historians, or attend a special event. The museum is open Wed-Sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Private, group, and school tours are available by reservation on any day of the week. Call (313) 872-8759.
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. On April 1, 1904, approximately 10 months after Ford Motor Company was launched, stockholders authorized the purchase of 3.11 acres on Piquette Avenue for $23,500.
The Ford Piquette Avenue plant is well preserved and largely unchanged from its original 1904 appearance. Located in the back corner of the third floor is the secret Experimental Room where Ford developed the innovative Model T.
The Ford Piquette Plant is designated a State Historic Site and National Historic Landmark.In addition to regular hours, the plant is open for tours of ten or more visitors by appointment. Website. Phone: 313.872.8759. Address: 461 Piquette Avenue. Detroit, MI 48202. Hours: 10:00 - 4:00, Wednesday through Sunday. Fee:
