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Day Out With Thomas™

May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9 a.m. train experience receive early entry).

During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy family fun and entertainment. Ride Thomas around the village and meet Sir Topham Hatt™ face-to-face. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

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Day Out With Thomas™

May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9 a.m. train experience receive early entry).

During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy family fun and entertainment. Ride Thomas around the village and meet Sir Topham Hatt™ face-to-face. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem

February 12, 2023-April 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?

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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem

February 12, 2023-April 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?
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Experiment with History

Daily | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.

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Experiment with History

Daily | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.
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Tinkering for Tots

January-May 2023 | 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Imagine, create, iterate. Set little minds in motion with learning and storytelling.

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Tinkering for Tots

January-May 2023 | 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Imagine, create, iterate. Set little minds in motion with learning and storytelling.
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Gravity Racers

January 1 - December 31 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How does the body of a vehicle impact it's performance? Try your hand at automotive design and build different types to cars to see which will go the fastest. Will your vehicle win the race?

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Gravity Racers

January 1 - December 31 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How does the body of a vehicle impact it's performance? Try your hand at automotive design and build different types to cars to see which will go the fastest. Will your vehicle win the race?
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Make a Paper Airplane

January 1 - December 31 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Experiment with aerodynamics as you fold and test paper airplane designs. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines.

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Make a Paper Airplane

January 1 - December 31 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Experiment with aerodynamics as you fold and test paper airplane designs. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines.
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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.

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Elementary

Mark Your Calendars

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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem

February 12, 2023-April 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?

 Exhibit Museum of American Innovation   Get Details

SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem

February 12, 2023-April 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?
  Get Details
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Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity

March 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.

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Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity

March 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.
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Day Out With Thomas™

May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9 a.m. train experience receive early entry).

During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy family fun and entertainment. Ride Thomas around the village and meet Sir Topham Hatt™ face-to-face. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

 Event Greenfield Village®   Get Details

Day Out With Thomas™

May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9 a.m. train experience receive early entry).

During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy family fun and entertainment. Ride Thomas around the village and meet Sir Topham Hatt™ face-to-face. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
  Get Details
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Experiment with History

Daily | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.

 Activity Museum of American Innovation   Get Details

Experiment with History

Daily | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.
  Get Details
Pit Crew Challenge

Pit Crew Challenge

| Daily 2:00-3:15 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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.

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Pit Crew Challenge

| Daily 2:00-3:15 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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.
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History Outside the Box

History Outside the Box

Virtual Event: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2

The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.

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History Outside the Box

Virtual Event: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2

The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.
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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.

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Teens

Take it Forward

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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem

February 12, 2023-April 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?

 Exhibit Museum of American Innovation   Get Details

SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem

February 12, 2023-April 9, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?
  Get Details
Lillian Schwartz

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity

March 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.

 Exhibit Museum of American Innovation   Get Details

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity

March 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.
  Get Details
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Fueled by Passion

January 1 - December 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Immerse yourself in a 180-degree multisensory theater experience that ignites the drive we all have to power our passions.

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Fueled by Passion

January 1 - December 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Immerse yourself in a 180-degree multisensory theater experience that ignites the drive we all have to power our passions.
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Free Guided Tour

Daily | 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Whether it's your first time or fiftieth time, there's always something new to learn at The Henry Ford! Join us for this 30 minute guided tour and learn insider knowledge on some of our most popular exhibits.

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Free Guided Tour

Daily | 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Whether it's your first time or fiftieth time, there's always something new to learn at The Henry Ford! Join us for this 30 minute guided tour and learn insider knowledge on some of our most popular exhibits.
  Get Details
History Outside the Box

History Outside the Box

Virtual Event: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2

The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.

 Event Museum of American Innovation   Get Details

History Outside the Box

Virtual Event: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2

The Historical Resources staff will conduct a Show & Tell on their favorite collection materials the first Friday of every month.
  Get Details
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Experiment with History

Daily | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.

 Activity Museum of American Innovation   Get Details

Experiment with History

Daily | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Investigate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through the eyes of past innovators with hands-on activities.
  Get Details

Annual Membership

Join The Henry Ford for the most cost-effective way to enjoy multiple events.

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