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ExhibitFor Generations Yet Unborn
- Near Your Place in Time
- Feb 7, 2026-Jan 2027
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
In this temporary collections spotlight, Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, The House by the Side of the Road: The Selma Civil Rights Movement, takes center stage, highlighting how everyday people can preserve and share their own family stories.
ExhibitHandmade: The Crafting of America
- Collections Gallery
- Mar 21, 2026-Jan 18, 2027
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Discover the story of American craftsmanship in Handmade: The Crafting of America. From practical beginnings to bold, modern expressions, this exhibition traces the evolution of craft and celebrates human creativity.
EventCelebrate Indigenous History
- The Henry Ford
- Oct 9-Nov 30, 2026
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Experience special programs in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village that reflect on and honor Indigenous history, culture, traditions and contributions. This celebration aligns with The Henry Ford's commitment to deepening its relationship with Indigenous communities.
EventHallowe'en Fairy Tale Feast
- A Taste of History
- Oct 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2026
- 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Delight in a Hallowe'en-themed buffet supper that's perfect for young children and families. Meet storybook and spooky characters from Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village and munch on festive fare.
EventHallowe'en in Greenfield Village
- Greenfield Village
- Oct 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2026
- 6-9:30 p.m.
Step into a world of enchantment and imagination at Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village — Michigan's premier outdoor October celebration, showcased in the bewitching setting of the village after hours.
EventAll Hallows Dinner at Stand 44
- Stand 44
- Oct 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
- 4:45-5:45 p.m.
As the lanterns glow and twilight settles, join us for an adult (21 years & older) experience during Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village — All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44.
ActivityFueled by Passion
- Driven to Win
- Daily
- 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Immerse yourself in a 180-degree multisensory theater experience that ignites the drive we all have to power our passions. This 15-minute film shares the stories of five people who have empowered themselves to push their personal limits. Shows are every 30 minutes, on the hour and half-hour.
ActivityExperiment with History
- Near With Liberty and Justice for All
- Daily
- 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cast Your Vote!
Learn about the importance of voting and make your voice heard in our mock election for the next mayor of the Lionel Model Train display.
TourFree Guided Tour
- Museum Plaza
- Mon-Fri
- 1-1:30 p.m.
250 Years of American Innovation Tour: From the foundational Declaration of Independence to modern-day advancements, this guided tour will walk you through 250 years of American history, spotlighting innovation and the transformations we have been through as a nation. Note: On June 19 the tour will begin at 2 p.m.
ActivityCorliss Steam Engine Demonstration
- Made in America: Power
- Mon-Fri
- 2-3 p.m.
Our 1859 Corliss steam engine is the only engine built by the Corliss Steam Engine Company during inventor George Corliss’s lifetime to have survived. Generating 300 horsepower, it served more than 60 years as the central source of power for some dozen independent workshops in Providence. Learn how ingenuity was used to create an optimized power source. Watch it run!
ActivityIn the Driver's Seat presented by Brembo
- Driven to Win
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Buckle up for high-octane racing with six interlinked, full-motion simulators that feature the latest technologies — just like the modern pros use for training. This 15-minute experience offers you the chance to drive the world's fastest cars on the most challenging tracks. Drivers must be 12 years old or older and at least 4'6" tall.
ActivityInnovation Nation Lounge
- Near Mathematica
- Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rest your feet while you exercise your mind with the Emmy Award-winning TV show The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation.
Giant Screen Experience
FilmT. REX
- 40 minutes
- Shows Daily
Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, filmmakers explore new scientific discoveries to bring the most dazzling and accurate T.Rex documentary ever made!
Traditional Film. Closed Captioning available upon request. Select showtimes playing in 3D.
FilmDetroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars
- 35 minutes
- Shows Daily
Welcome to Detroit, where a vehicle is much more than a way to get from A to B. Experience the movement that shaped not only the Motor City, but automotive culture throughout the world.
Showcase Film.
FilmBlue Whales: Return of the Giants
- 45 minutes
- Shows Daily
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.
Traditional Film. Closed captioning available upon request. Select showtimes playing in 3D.
FilmHocus Pocus
- 1 hour 36 minutes
- Oct 23-24 at 7 p.m.
A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches from the 17th century on Halloween Night.
Classic Film.
FilmIt's a Wonderful Life
- 2 hours 10 minutes
- Nov 8 at 4:30 p.m.
George Bailey has so many problems. He is thinking about ending it all — and it's Christmas! After he wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George's wish come true.
Celebrate this beloved film's 80th anniversary with this original black and white special screening.
Plus! Join us at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation for one of the first public conversations about Frank Capra: A Life, the new book from award-winning author and cultural historian Sam Wasson. Before this screening, author Sam Wasson will share brief remarks offering insight into Capra, the making of It's a Wonderful Life and the film's enduring place in American culture.
Classic Film.
FilmAmerica The Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders 3D
- 45 minutes
- Nov 11-25
America the Beautiful is a sweeping giant-screen experience celebrating the vast and varied natural worlds that define the United States and the conservation movement that has ensured their survival. The protection of America's beauty, wonder and resources was set in motion by Theodore Roosevelt and other pioneers who popularized principles still in practice today, passed down through generations, that will keep America's wild heart beating for many more.
To commemorate America's 250th, we're offering special $2.50 admission to this film for both members and nonmembers. Free for veterans, active duty military and indigenous guests with ID.
Premieres November 11. Tickets on sale soon.