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Henry Ford Museum Extends Name to Better Convey Museum’s Focus

The Henry Ford has announced that it changed the name of Henry Ford Museum to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation on January 23, 2017. While the name of the overall destination remains The Henry Ford, the organization is extending Henry Ford Museum’s name to better convey the core idea of innovation that threads throughout its key collection.

“Henry Ford Museum has always been about ideas and innovations that changed the world,” said Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford. “We believe adding the word innovation to the museum’s name better serves our visitors as it clearly defines the museum’s focus.”

As part of this announcement, The Henry Ford will strengthen its commitment to bringing the past forward in an effort to inspire future innovators today through new partnerships with national educational organizations and the continuation of the Emmy®-winning television series, The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation. Now in its third season with more than 71.5 million national viewers and syndication around the globe, The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation was renewed for two more seasons.

Using its unparalleled collection, The Henry Ford will be collaborating in 2017 with world education leader Pearson in the development of innovation courses to foster problem-solving, creativity and innovation in students grades 6th-8th. The cultural destination is also partnering with the STEMIE Coalition on bringing the national Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo to Michigan beginning 2017-2018. Invention Convention is an initiative designed to elevate K-12 invention and entrepreneurship education to a national level.

Joe Kleiman
Joe Kleimanhttp://wwww.themedreality.com
Raised in San Diego on theme parks, zoos, and IMAX films, InPark's Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman would expand his childhood loves into two decades as a projectionist and theater director within the giant screen industry. In addition to his work in commercial and museum operations, Joe has volunteered his time to animal husbandry at leading facilities in California and Texas and has played a leading management role for a number of performing arts companies. Joe previously served as News Editor and has remained a contributing author to InPark Magazine since 2011. HIs writing has also appeared in Sound & Communications, LF Examiner, Jim Hill Media, The Planetarian, Behind the Thrills, and MiceChat His blog, ThemedReality.com takes an unconventional look at the attractions industry. Follow on twitter @ThemesRenewed Joe lives in Sacramento, California with his wife, dog, and a ghost.

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