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ExhibitFor Generations Yet Unborn
- Near Your Place in Time
- Feb 7, 2026-Jan 2027
- 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.
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.
EventGreenfield Village Block Party: Welcoming the Jackson Home to the Neighborhood
- Greenfield Village
- June 12-14, 2026
- Open Fri and Sat until 9 p.m. Regular hours Sun
Mark a historic milestone with The Henry Ford during the grand opening of the Jackson Home. Join us for a village-wide celebration of community, courage and culture featuring special programs, Southern-inspired food, musical performances and more as we welcome the Jackson Home to the Greenfield Village neighborhood.
EventHistoric Base Ball in Greenfield Village
- Walnut Grove
- Jun 13-Sept 7, 2026
- First pitch 1:30 p.m.
Step into a 19th-century summer — when the game was known as "base ball" — as one of the early official rule books comes to life in Greenfield Village. Join in as players parade down Main Street each Saturday before they take the field with the uniforms, equipment and umpiring used in 1867.
EventCivic Season
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- June 19-July 4, 2026
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Throughout Civic Season, we reflect on the unity of our nation's newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, with its oldest, the Fourth of July. In 2026, as we mark 250 years of American history, we also recognize the power of communities coming together.
EventMotor Muster
- Greenfield Village
- Jun 20-21, 2026
- Open Sat until 9 p.m. Regular hours Sun
Kick summer into high gear this Father's Day weekend in Greenfield Village and enjoy one of the country's most exciting historic vehicle shows, transporting you to the golden eras of car culture all weekend long. Open Sat. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
ActivityStory Stroll
- Your Place in Time
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Story Stroll combines movement and literacy, all while you explore the museum! Find the next stop to follow along, and join us every month for a new book. Free for members or included with museum admission.
ActivityExperiment with History
- Near With Liberty and Justice for All
- Daily
- 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cast Your Vote!
Learn about the importance of voting and make your voice heard in our mock election for the next mayor of the Lionel Model Train display.
TourFree Guided Tour
- Museum Plaza
- Mon-Fri
- 1-1:30 p.m.
Museum Highlights: Whether it's your first time or 50th time, there's always something new to learn at The Henry Ford! Join us for this 30-minute guided tour and learn insider knowledge about some of our most popular artifacts.
ActivityCorliss Steam Engine Demonstration
- Made in America: Power
- Mon-Fri
- 2-3 p.m.
Our 1859 Corliss steam engine is the only engine built by the Corliss Steam Engine Company during inventor George Corliss’s lifetime to have survived. Generating 300 horsepower, it served more than 60 years as the central source of power for some dozen independent workshops in Providence. Learn how ingenuity was used to create an optimized power source. Watch it run!
ActivityPit Crew Challenge
- Driven to Win
- Daily
- Times Vary
Being a member of a NASCAR pit crew requires training, precision and practice. See if you have what it takes to help your team win the race in this hands-on experience.
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.
FilmGreat Bear Rainforest
- 40 minutes
- June 25, July 8, 15, 22 & 29
Journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters, humpback whales and the fabled all-white Spirit Bear — one of the rarest animals on Earth. Great Bear Rainforest is set in one of the planet's most exquisite and secluded wildernesses on Canada's rugged Pacific coast.
Closed Captioning available upon request.
FilmCities of the Future
- 40 minutes
- June 26, July 10, 17, 21 & 24
Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides energy 24 hours a day, and you can ride an electric flying vehicle! This isn't science fiction. Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now.
Closed Captioning available upon request. Select showtimes in 3D.
FilmBack to the Future Trilogy Marathon
- Various times
- Saturday, July 18
Join us for a day at the Giant Screen Experience Theater with a Back to the Future Marathon!
The day includes trivia, giveaways and an Ultimate Movie Marathoner drawing. Guests that see all three movies can submit their name to the Ultimate Movie Marathoner drawing for a chance to win a special prize!
- Back to the Future - 12:00 PM
- Back to the Future Pt. II - 2:30 PM
- Back to the Future Pt. III - 4:45 PM
Purchase one Back to the Future movie ticket and receive 50% off on another movie in the trilogy.
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.
FilmInto America's Wild
- 40 minutes
- Shows Daily
A cross-country journey to some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America. Explore North America's scenic views, ancient canyons, and the human connection we share with the natural world.
Traditional Film. Closed Captioning available upon request. Select showtimes in 3D.