Member Events & Exclusives

Member Appreciation Days

February 7-9, 2020

We set aside a few days to show our appreciation for the support we receive from our members in January. Enjoy double discounts on dining and shopping.

Member Soft Opening - Plum Market Kitchen at The Henry Ford

February 12, 2020 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Join us for an exclusive, members-only soft opening of The Henry Ford’s newest dining experience: Plum Market Kitchen at The Henry Ford. Show your card to save 10% on fresh, chef-crafted menu items, Zingerman’s coffee and pastries, and kid-friendly options.

Member Preview Day

Canceled for 2020: April 17, 2020

We open Greenfield Village early to members of The Henry Ford for a first look at the 2019 Village season.

Member Appreciation Days

Canceled for 2020: May 15-17, 2020

Join us for a special morning program to preview the next historic building coming to Greenfield Village, plus double discounts on dining and shopping.

Member Appreciation Days

August 28-30, 2020

We set aside a few days to show our appreciation for the support we receive from our members in August. Enjoy double discounts on dining and shopping.

Member Appreciation Days

November 21-23, 2020

We set aside a few days to show our appreciation for the support we receive from our members in November. Enjoy double discounts on dining and shopping.

Annual Members' Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Canceled for 2020: November 23, 2020.

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with Santa and yuletide cheer at this exclusive members-only event in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Day Out With Thomas™

Canceled for 2020: July 17-19, 23-26, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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.

Salute to America

Join us for the quintessential Fourth of July celebration, full of high notes, music, food and fireworks.

Maker Faire® Detroit

Canceled for 2020: July 25-26, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Find your next obsession on a quirky journey through the outlandish and profound creations of brilliant hackers, inventors and entrepreneurs. Inside and outside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, explore 24 acres of cutting-edge technology alongside the historic inventions and innovations that first sparked the maker movement.

Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village

October 8-11, 15-18 , 22-25, 29-31, 2020 | 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. (Timed Entry)

What’s the most enchanting, nostalgic and thrilling Halloween adventure? It’s The Henry Ford’s Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this season and has been delightfully reimagined to ensure every guest’s visit is safe, responsible and fun.

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

December 4-6, 11-13, 15-23, 26-28, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Step into the holiday spirit as Greenfield Village bustles with yuletide cheer. Sleigh bells, carols, fresh greens, handcrafted goods, food and warm beverages enchant you under a fireworks-filled sky at one of the nation’s most beloved annual traditions.

National Engineers Week Celebration

February 16-22, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Be inspired and get hands-on as The Henry Ford celebrates the dreamers and doers who solve problems and make our lives better during National Engineer’s Week.

Celebrate Black History!

February 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Delve into African-American history through interactive presentations, music and food.

Celebrate Women in Manufacturing

Canceled: March 1-31, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Last tour leaves at 3:00pm

Members: Discover the extraordinary impact women workers make on American manufacturing history. In March, members receive two FREE admissions to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour* plus special opportunities to meet Rosie the Riveter each Saturday.

Civil War Remembrance

Canceled for 2020: May 23-25, 2020

Spend Memorial Day weekend immersed in living history as soldiers, civilians, musicians and expert historians provide demonstrations, exhibits and special commemorations. From the battlefield to the parlor, the heroism and tragedy of the Civil War era are brought to life throughout Greenfield Village.

Motor Muster

Canceled for 2020: June 20-21, 2020 | Open Saturday until 9:00 p.m.

Kick summer into high gear this Father’s Day weekend in Greenfield Village. Motor Muster, one of the country’s most important historic vehicle shows, will serve one purpose: to transport you to the golden eras of car culture — the 1930s to the 1970s. Your road to inspiration starts here.

World Tournament of Historic Base Ball®

Canceled for 2020: August 8-9, 2020

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.

Old Car Festival

Canceled for 2020: September 12-13

Feel the passion behind America’s longest-running antique car show, featuring hundreds of authentic vehicles from the 1890s through 1932 — all coming to life in the historic setting of Greenfield Village.

Fall Flavor Weekends

Canceled for 2020: September 26-27 and October 3-4, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

From field to fork, experience America’s rich food culture in the abundant season of autumn through storytelling, demonstrations and our Saturday Farmers Markets.

Visit with Santa

November 27 - December 24, 2020

Take little ones on a thrilling expedition through our Heroes of the Sky exhibit to Santa’s workshop for a photo with the greatest tinkerer and toy maker of all time.