The Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village & Rouge Factory

The Henry Ford: Innovation and American History

• Overview: Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford is a National Historic Landmark documenting 300 years of American ingenuity. It houses 26 million artifacts, with over 100,000 digitized for online access.
• Key Exhibitions & Collections:
  • Handmade: The Crafting of America: Features over 100 artifacts, including folk art, ceramics, and textiles.
  • Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies: Explores the connection between textiles and American identity (June 7–Sept 13, 2026).
  • Jackson Home: A new addition to Greenfield Village, celebrating community and civil rights history.
• Upcoming Events (2026):
  • All Aboard Adventure: A train and car-focused family event (May 16–17, 2026).
  • Greenfield Village Block Party: Grand opening celebration for the Jackson Home (June 12–14, 2026).
  • America: 250 Years in the Making: A yearlong commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary.
  • Freedom Plane National Tour: A traveling exhibition of founding-era documents.
• Ongoing Attractions:
  • Giant Screen Experience: Currently showing Blue Whales: Return of the Giants.
  • Greenfield Village: Offers hands-on history, historic locomotives, and Model T rides.
  • Holiday Nights: An annual 18-evening winter event.
• Educational Initiatives:
  • Henry Ford Academy: A free charter high school integrated into the museum and village campus.
• Visitor Feedback: Guests frequently highlight the massive scale of the museum (recommending at least 5+ hours), the value of costumed interpreters, and the popularity of the Model T rides.