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Chocolate and its national tour were developed by The Field Museum, Chicago. This project was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation.
 
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Chocolate: The Exhibition
May 31 - Sept 7, 2008
Plunge into the History of Chocolate
From rainforest treasure to luscious treat, immerse yourself in the story of chocolate. Journey through history and get the complete story behind this tasty indulgence that has fascinated and delighted us for ages. "Chocolate: The Exhibition", a thoroughly sweet experience, will engage your senses and reveal many facets of this mouthwatering topic you’ve never even thought about. This exhibit is free for members and free with Henry Ford Museum admission.
   

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pricing
Exhibit is free with Museum admission.
MEMBERS free of charge;
NON-MEMBER SENIORS age 62 & up, $13
ADULTS age 13-61, $14
YOUTH age 5-12, $10
CHILDREN 4 & under are free.
Parking is $5 per vehicle.

what to bring, what to wear
The exhibits of the Henry Ford Museum are spread across several acres; all indoors. Comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available to rent for a fee at the IMAX and Clock tower entrances. Electric scooter supplies are limited, please arrive early if you plan to rent one. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchairs, electric scooters and children's strollers-- however, upright electric scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.

Photography is allowed in most areas of the Museum, but it is not allowed in Chocolate: The Exhibition.

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Tickets to the Henry Ford Museum are available online, through The Henry Ford Call Center (open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm) 313-982-6001 and at all admissions counters. Tickets can be mailed when reservations are made 2 weeks or more in advance. Tickets purchased less than 2 weeks out will be held at IMAX Will Call.

directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Blvd exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Rd and Oakwood Blvd.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39), drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) South 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 miles. At the first stop light, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive 3/4 miles.
Metro-Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.
Michigan Department of Transportation
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