Your Field Trip
Greenfield Village
As a precautionary measure, The Henry Ford, including the Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, the Giant Screen Experience, and the Benson Ford Research Center, will be closed until June 28, 2020.
Shepherd your students into the exciting world of living American history and help them discover authentic American traditions. Greenfield Village is alive with the wonder of yesterday, and the hard work and ingenuity that brought us to today.
Enjoy short performances that bring history alive. Your students can hear from women fighting for the right to vote in the 20-minute Votes for All dramatic presentation. Watch crops being farmed the way they were in 19th-century America. Be inspired by the stories of slavery and the hopes that sustained people in their quest for freedom. Greenfield Village provides a complete, immersive experience that brings history alive.
Tickets & Chaperoning
- Tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Greenfield Village provides discounted rates for groups with a minimum of 15 students
- To ensure appropriate supervision, one adult group leader is required for every ten students.
- We’ll provide one free teacher/chaperone ticket for every ten students. Additional adults or teachers will be charged the $10 student rate.
- Lunch areas and quiet areas are available in one of many open spaces.
Ticket Pricing
| Per Student | |
|---|---|
| Per Venue Greenfield Village®, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®, or Ford Rouge Factory Tour |
$10 |
| 2 Venue Combo Greenfield Village®, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation®, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Giant Screen Experience |
$15 |
| Giant Screen Experience Only | $8.50 |
| Greenfield Village Ride Add-On | $8.50 |
Onsite Activities
Greenfield Village supports learning-by-doing with engaging walk-up programs including:
Demonstrations:
Facilitated Activity:
Dramatic Presentations:
- Thomas Edison
- Elijah McCoy
- Home from Kitty Hawk
- Votes for All
- Laura Ingalls
- Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer
Self-guided Activity:
- One Room School (requires advance registration)
Scavenger Hunts
Download a scavenger hunt to encourage thoughtful looking during your visit:
All Ages
Early Childhood
Grades 4-8
Pre-During-Post Activities
Deepen your learning experience by preparing and following up on your visit to these exhibits:
- Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass (Middle School Science and Art)
- One Room School (Grades 1-12 ELA and Social Studies)
Helpful Documents
- Chaperone Information Guide (PDF)
- Field Trip Reservation Form (PDF)
- Home Educator Registration Form (PDF)
- FAQs About Field Trips at The Henry Ford
- Social Narrative for Greenfield Village (PDF)
For more information about Greenfield Village and the Historic Districts see Greenfield Village.
Contact Us
The Henry Ford
313-982-6001, press 1
