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Target Family Days
February 16 & September 7, 2009
Explore and experience part of the greatest collection ever assembled documenting the American experience through the ideas and innovations honoring America’s great heroes and patriotic spirit. Enjoy music, drama and hands-on activities during Target Family Days in Henry Ford Museum.

Free Admission to Henry Ford Museum

Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more on February 16. Please call 313.982.6100 to make reservations.
   
activities

Monday, February 16, 2009
(President’s Day)

  • Learn about the legacy of our American presidents. 2009 is the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln.
  • Featured artifacts: Declaration of Independence, Lincoln chair, presidential vehicle display, George Washington camp chest and other Lincoln artifacts
  • Celebrate Black History! Special programming in Henry Ford Museum
  • Live musical performances by Dodworth Saxhorn band
  • Make and Take activities and more!

Monday, September 7, 2009
(Labor Day)

  • Dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Join us and learn about the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
  • “What’s my assembly line?” - Visitors can take a shift on the assembly line in this audience participation game show. Participants learn about the moving assembly line as they work together against the clock to build miniature Model Ts.
  • “Build a Model T” - Grab a wrench and join us as we celebrate Henry Ford’s Model T! Help build a real Model T and gain a new perspective about Henry Ford and the car that made him famous
  • Make and Take activities and more!
pricing
All activities are free of charge.
Parking is free of charge.
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.
Bring a camera; photography is allowed in most areas of the Museum.
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
AAA Traffic & Construction Report
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