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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.
ExhibitArtemis Adventure with LEGO® Bricks
- The Gallery by General Motors
- October 18, 2026-January 3, 2027
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Artemis Adventure with LEGO® Bricks launches visitors into a creative, hands-on exploration of NASA's Artemis missions and the future of space travel. This dynamic exhibition combines large-scale LEGO sculptures with interactive engineering stations to bring space science to life.
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.
ExhibitFor Generations Yet Unborn
- Near Your Place in Time
- Now Open
- 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.
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.
ActivityIn the Driver's Seat
- 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.
ActivityRosa Parks Bus
- With Liberty and Justice for All
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Inside this bus on December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a soft-spoken African American seamstress, refused to give up her seat to a white man, challenging existing segregation laws. Many believe Rosa Parks' act was the event that sparked the Civil Rights Movement.
ActivityMake a Paper Airplane
- Heroes of the Sky
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Experiment with aerodynamics as you fold and test paper airplane designs. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines.
Activity1975 Sperry-New Holland Combine
- Agriculture and the Environment
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Experience the innovation that changed the corn harvest by compacting multiple processes into one great big machine.
ActivityDymaxion House
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Go on a guided tour of Buckminster Fuller's resourceful aluminum dwelling, a prototype of a sustainable suburbia. Please note that the historic design of the Dymaxion House does not accommodate wheelchairs or strollers. However, the home may be viewed from the deck at the top of the ramp, and a special exterior presentation is available upon request.
ActivityAllegheny Locomotive
- Railroads
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Built in 1941 and weighing 600 tons, the Allegheny was one of the largest steam-powered locomotives ever built. Watch our video of the Allegheny in operation, and then step up into the cab of this mighty engine and imagine yourself at the controls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience Frank Capra's beloved 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life in a special screening at Giant Screen Experience celebrating the film's 80th anniversary.
Before the film, award-winning author and cultural historian Sam Wasson, author of the new book Frank Capra: A Life, will share brief remarks offering insight into Capra 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.