
Light and Joy in the Holiday Season
Exhibit at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®
- November 22, 2021 – January 2, 2022
- 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
December 5 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. |
December 14 10 a.m. – Noon | Our monthly program, Tinkering for Tots, explores the exhibit to learn about celebrations of the season. |
December 18 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. |
December 30 Noon – 4 p.m. | Mama Jahra shares the principles of Kwanzaa through storytelling for all ages. |
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 | |
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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.

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