Light and Joy in the Holiday Season
Exhibit at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
- November 19, 2022 – January 8, 2023
- Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For many, December provides a time of reflection, gathering and hope for the future. In this small, limited-time exhibit, discover how Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s are celebrated through traditions of food and light.
Featured Programs and Guests
| Saturday, December 10, 2:30 p.m. | A short and “suite” modern take on The Nutcracker. Performers from Dance Theater Studio of Ann Arbor will perform three pieces from the classic Christmastime tale in the styles of musical theater, ballet, and hip hop. |
| Saturday, December 17, Noon - 4 p.m.. | In recognition of Winter Solstice, members of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club, including a NASA Solar System Ambassador, will connect science and archaeology. Archeoastronomy studies how people of the past have looked to the skies for knowledge, and what role the sky played in their culture. |
| Sunday, December 18, Noon - 4 p.m. | Join JHSM (Jewish Historical Society of Michigan) and The Bubble Club for a family-friendly program on the history and culture of Hanukkah, told through music, stories, and arts and crafts. |
| Tuesday, December 27, Noon - 4 p.m. | Mama Jahra shares the principles of Kwanzaa through storytelling for all ages. |
| Saturday, December 31, 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Join us for our "Noon Year's Eve" party! Celebrate the end of the year with family-friendly crafts, activities, and story time. Story time begins at 11:30 and will culminate with a bubble wrap stomp at noon to bring in 2023. |
Members Are Our VIPs
Membership is more important than ever. Show your support for The Henry Ford, and enjoy free admission to the museum and village all year. Not a member yet?
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
| Member | Nonmember | |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (62+) | Free | $24.25 |
| General Admission (12-61) | Free | $27.00 |
| Youth (5-11) | Free | $20.25 |
| Children (4 & Under) | Free | Free |
* Ticket prices are subject to change.
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
December 2-4, 9-11, 15-23, 26-28 | 6:30-10:00 p.m. Member-exclusive preshow entry at 6:00 p.m.
Step into the holiday spirit as Greenfield Village bustles with yuletide cheer. Sleigh bells, fresh greens, handcrafted goods, food and warm beverages enchant you at one of the nation’s most beloved annual traditions.
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
December 2-4, 9-11, 15-23, 26-28 | 6:30-10:00 p.m. Member-exclusive preshow entry at 6:00 p.m.
MichLUG LEGO Building Display
November 19, 2022 – January 8, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Don’t miss this annual LEGO display from one of our favorite communities of passionate fans, tinkerers, dreamers and doers who inspire others to build new things.
MichLUG LEGO Building Display
November 19, 2022 – January 8, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Henry Ford Holiday Greens & Tree Lot
November 25-December 23 (while supplies last) | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Take home a seasonal tradition, just as a century of American merrymakers have done. Our fresh balsam firs and greens bring the rustic character of the 19th century to today’s yuletide celebrations.
The Henry Ford Holiday Greens & Tree Lot
November 25-December 23 (while supplies last) | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
