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FREE Teacher Appreciation Day
September 25, 2010 (9:30am–5pm; Doors open at 8:30am)
FREE admission to Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village

PLUS receive FREE admission to Ford Rouge Factory Tour and IMAX Theatre when you attend one of our "EdVentures in Learning" sessions in Anderson Theater (located in Henry Ford Museum).
   
Click here to register for Teacher Appreciation Day
Pre-registration is highly recommended. Space is limited. Teachers may bring one guest of their choice.

highlights
  • 9:30am – 10:30am or 11:00am - noon
    EdVentures in Learning: Inspire, enrich and engage your students in the study of history, science and technology. EdVentures is an overview of our online resources and onsite programs available for educators and students. Learn about professional development and networking opportunities, upcoming workshops, our NEW Educator website and other new initiatives on the way.

    ENTER TO WIN!
    Attend one of our EdVentures sessions and you will be eligible to win a $500 prize package that includes: A FREE Field Trip for your class, Annual Family Membership, a handmade item from one of our Artisans in Greenfield Village and more. (Must be a certified K-12 teacher with a classroom to win)
  • Learn about our NEW! Learning SPAS & DIGIKITS for educators (Anderson Theater)

  • Learn how to utilize and navigate on our NEW! Educator Website

  • OnInnovation, The Henry Ford’s newest educational initiative and how you can use this online tool to inspire creative thinking, critical thinking and problem-solving

  • THIS DAY ONLY! Special IMAX Preview of Legends of the Flight 3D coming October 8th

  • Take part in hands-on activities in Henry’s Assembly Line and Build a Model T in Henry Ford Museum

  • Meet American greats like the Wright Brothers and Thomas Edison as they share their stories in Greenfield Village

  • Educators! Enter to Win a FREE field trip for your class
*IMAX and Ford Rouge Factory Tour tickets will be distributed after attending EdVentures in Learning session based on a first-come first-serve basis

event check-in

IMAX Lobby (8:30am-4pm)

  • All participants must check-in at the registration desk in the IMAX lobby.
  • Teachers may register and bring a guest of their choice.
  • Teachers must provide credentials (certification or school ID)

For more information, please contact our Call Center at 313.982.6001.


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