Our War Too: Women in Service

Exhibit at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®

  • May 25-September 7
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Gallery by General Motors

Free for members or with museum admission

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Members! Join us for an exclusive member preview for Our War Too: Women in Service on May 24.


Making its Midwest traveling debut, Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II. Made up of unique and colorful artifacts from The National WWII Museum's collection, the exhibit explores the efforts, struggles and accomplishments of these servicewomen, the impacts of which extend into the present day.


Key Experiences:

  • More than 200 artifacts
  • Narrative film pieces with personal interviews
  • Interactive digital scrapbook
  • Interactive cryptography display and activity
  • We Were There interactive biographies with three WWII servicewomen

Revisiting Historical Narratives


The popular and historical narrative of American women during World War II has often focused on those who worked on the home front, while stories of women who volunteered for vital roles in the uniformed services have been largely underrecognized.

Our War Too salutes the hundreds of thousands of women who served in the women's component branches of the U.S. Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Corps, and with the civilian Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), as well as the additional 73,000 women who served in the Army and the Navy Nurse Corps.


Continue Your Experience with Special Programming:


Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation*

Daily Hands-On Activities

Learn what life was like in the U.S. during WWII with guided activities showing how the war affected the everyday lives of Americans on the home front, from planting a victory garden to participating in scrap drives and more. Please check back for updates as activities change monthly.

Tribute Rosies
May 25

Throughout the day, celebrate the opening of this exhibition with a visit from Tribute Rosies from the Michigan Flight Museum. This dedicated group embodies the spirit of the iconic Rosie the Riveter, honoring the contributions of women in wartime industries.

"Driving During WWII" Curator Talk
May 31, 11 a.m.

Learn about the end of domestic automobile production in early 1942 and the many challenges American drivers faced during the war years. This program is led by Jim Johnson, Director of Greenfield Village and Curator of Historic Structures & Landscapes.

Chef Demonstrations
August 21, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Take a delicious trip back to the 1940s as our talented chefs re-create popular American dishes from the WWII era, showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of home cooks during this challenging time.

*Programs located near The Gallery by General Motors.


Greenfield Village

Music in the Market: Rhythm Society Orchestra
May 24-25, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Immerse yourself in '30s and '40s Big Band music as Rhythm Society Orchestra's 15-piece band performs two 45-minute sets in Detroit Central Market located in Greenfield Village.


Featured Films at Giant Screen Experience


Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas


Various showtimes offered daily. Click here for more information.



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Become a member for free admission to Our War Too, along with benefits like discounts on shopping and dining, invitations to member previews of our exhibitions, free general admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, free parking and more.

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Ticket Prices

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

    Member Non­member
Senior (62+) Free $30.50
General Admission (12-61) Free $34.00
Youth (5-11) Free $25.50
Children (4 & Under) Free Free

* Seasonal pricing will be in effect throughout the year. The pricing chart reflects the online discount price. There is an additional charge per ticket for purchases made on-site.

Our War Too: Women in Service is organized by The National WWII Museum. The exhibition is presented by the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation.



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