Member Events & Exclusives
Exclusive Member Events
The Henry Ford thanks members for their support with special, exclusive events.
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 Appreciation Days
February 7-9, 2020
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 Soft Opening - Plum Market Kitchen at The Henry Ford
February 12, 2020 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Member Preview Day
Cancelled: April 17, 2020
We open Greenfield Village early to members of The Henry Ford for a first look at the 2019 Village season.
Member Preview Day
Cancelled: April 17, 2020
Member Appreciation Days
Cancelled: 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
Cancelled: May 15-17, 2020
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
August 28-30, 2020
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.
Member Appreciation Days
November 21-23, 2020
Annual Members' Holiday Lighting Ceremony
November 23, 2020 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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.
Annual Members' Holiday Lighting Ceremony
November 23, 2020 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Discounted Events for Members
Members can buy tickets to these events before the general public. See the event details for more information.
Day Out With Thomas™
April 25-26, May 2-3, 8-10, 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.
Day Out With Thomas™
April 25-26, May 2-3, 8-10, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Salute to America
July 1-4, 2020 | Gates open 6:00pm - DSO begins 8:30pm
Join us for the quintessential Fourth of July celebration, full of high notes, music, food and fireworks.
Salute to America
July 1-4, 2020 | Gates open 6:00pm - DSO begins 8:30pm
Maker Faire® Detroit
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.
Maker Faire® Detroit
July 25-26, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
October 9-11, 15-18 and 22-25, 2020 | 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. (Timed Entry)
Step inside classic Hallowe’en tales as you stroll an enchanted path lit by over 1,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Adventures unfold as elaborately costumed characters transport you through spooky stories along the way.
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
October 9-11, 15-18 and 22-25, 2020 | 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. (Timed Entry)
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
December 4-6, 11-13, 15-23, and 26-28 | 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.
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
December 4-6, 11-13, 15-23, and 26-28 | 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Free Events for Members
Members get in free to some of our premium events. It’s our way of letting you know how important you are to us.
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.
National Engineers Week Celebration
February 16-22, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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 Black History!
February 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
Celebrate Women in Manufacturing
Canceled: March 1-31, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Last tour leaves at 3:00pm
Civil War Remembrance
Cancelled: 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.
Civil War Remembrance
Cancelled: May 23-25, 2020
Motor Muster
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.
Motor Muster
June 20-21, 2020 | Open Saturday until 9:00 p.m.
World Tournament of Historic Base Ball®
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.
World Tournament of Historic Base Ball®
August 8-9, 2020
Old Car Festival
September 12-13, 2020 | Open Saturday until 9:00 p.m.
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.
Old Car Festival
September 12-13, 2020 | Open Saturday until 9:00 p.m.
Fall Flavor Weekends
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.
Fall Flavor Weekends
September 26-27 and October 3-4, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
Visit with Santa
November 27 - December 24, 2020
