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FREE Teacher Appreciation Day
April 18, 2009 (9am–5pm; Doors open at 8:30am)
Spring into The Henry Ford and find out why metro Detroit educators rated us #1 in overall value for field trips. On April 18, 2009, we’re offering FREE admission to educators and a guest to experience it all. Additional tickets can be purchased at the IMAX ticketing counters.
   

Informative, Fun and Empowering!
As you plan your end of the year field trip – incorporate and experience The Henry Ford! This is a perfect opportunity to preview all that we have to offer your students.

Educational, Creative and Inspiring!
Visit any four of our venues and experience first-hand why you will be instrumental in creating a life-long memory for your students. The events for the day include an overview of educational resources at The Henry Ford, dramatic presentations, hands on activities and prizes.

Online registration has ended. You may register onsite at the IMAX Theatre.

activities
  • Overview of educational resources at The Henry Ford
  • Build a Model T and Henry's Assembly Line in Henry Ford Museum
  • EXPLORE! Ford Rouge Factory Tour: 3 new hands-on activities (limited capacity)
  • Dramatic Presentations in Greenfield Village
  • Experience IF I HAD A HAMMER! Work as a team to construct an 8x11 house. Sign up when you arrive; based upon first-come, first-serve basis
  • IMAX Theatre: Journey to Mecca: In the footsteps of Ibn Battuta, Under the Sea 3D and Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West
  • Enter to Win Great Prizes!

*IMAX and Ford Rouge Factory Tour tickets will be distributed at check-in at the IMAX Lobby and are available based on a first-come first-serve basis.
registration

Register Today!
Pre-registration is highly recommended (space is limited). A confirmation will be emailed to you prior to the event.

Registration/Check-in:
IMAX Lobby (8:30am-4:30pm)

  • 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
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