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Kids Activities
Preschool
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The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
June 5, 2021 – Sept. 6, 2021 | 9:30 am – 5 pm
This dynamic experience explores Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on culture.
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
June 5, 2021 – Sept. 6, 2021 | 9:30 am – 5 pm
Build a Model T
January 1 - December 31 (Thursday - Sunday) | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Help build a real Model T. Can you build a quality product quickly? Pick up a wrench and find out if you'd be hired or fired.
Build a Model T
January 1 - December 31 (Thursday - Sunday) | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
Weekends, June 12 – September 6, 2021 | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
This is thrill-a-minute base ball in the glorious outdoors. We have live, 19th-century music by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. And every so often, a Greenfield Village passenger train pulled by a 19th-century steam locomotive chugs along the perimeter of the outfield. It’s classic.
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
Weekends, June 12 – September 6, 2021 | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
Greenfield Village
All Abilities Playground
Built specially for children of all abilities, our playground includes real historical objects, including a 20-foot long boiler tunnel and 1931 Model AA truck.
Elementary
Mark Your Calendars
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
June 5, 2021 – Sept. 6, 2021 | 9:30 am – 5 pm
This dynamic experience explores Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on culture.
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
June 5, 2021 – Sept. 6, 2021 | 9:30 am – 5 pm
Build a Model T
January 1 - December 31 (Thursday - Sunday) | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Help build a real Model T. Can you build a quality product quickly? Pick up a wrench and find out if you'd be hired or fired.
Build a Model T
January 1 - December 31 (Thursday - Sunday) | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
Weekends, June 12 – September 6, 2021 | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
This is thrill-a-minute base ball in the glorious outdoors. We have live, 19th-century music by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. And every so often, a Greenfield Village passenger train pulled by a 19th-century steam locomotive chugs along the perimeter of the outfield. It’s classic.
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
Weekends, June 12 – September 6, 2021 | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
Lunch with the Ranger
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own sack lunch and join the 1905 Forest Ranger as he prepares his authentic lunch over an open fire. Listen to stories about his daily duties and the history of the U.S. Forest Service.
Lunch with the Ranger
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Engineering Firsts
April 17 - May 31, 2021 (Thursday - Sunday) | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A replica of the very first engine that Henry Ford created in his kitchen sink in 1893, hums and thrums before your eyes. (weather permitting).
Engineering Firsts
April 17 - May 31, 2021 (Thursday - Sunday) | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Greenfield Village
Historic Rides & Games
Hop aboard a train pulled by one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives or take a Model T ride around the Village. From an historic carousel to historic base ball, there’s fun for kids of all ages.
Teens
Take it Forward
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
June 5, 2021 – Sept. 6, 2021 | 9:30 am – 5 pm
This dynamic experience explores Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on culture.
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
June 5, 2021 – Sept. 6, 2021 | 9:30 am – 5 pm
History Outside the Box
Virtual Event: August 6, September 3, November 5, and December 3
The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.
History Outside the Box
Virtual Event: August 6, September 3, November 5, and December 3
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
Weekends, June 12 – September 6, 2021 | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
This is thrill-a-minute base ball in the glorious outdoors. We have live, 19th-century music by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. And every so often, a Greenfield Village passenger train pulled by a 19th-century steam locomotive chugs along the perimeter of the outfield. It’s classic.
Historic Base Ball in Greenfield Village
Weekends, June 12 – September 6, 2021 | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
World Tournament of Historic Base Ball®
August 14-15, 2021 | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
Join us as we commemorate Detroit’s 1867 World Base Ball Tournament with a two-day gathering of teams that play America’s game by those long-ago rules. Along with the games, we feature live period music, food, and much more.
World Tournament of Historic Base Ball®
August 14-15, 2021 | First Pitch 1:30 p.m.
Annual Membership
Join The Henry Ford for the most cost-effective way to enjoy multiple events.