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ExhibitFor Generations Yet Unborn
- Near Your Place in Time
- Now Open
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
In this temporary collections spotlight, Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, The House by the Side of the Road: The Selma Civil Rights Movement, takes center stage, highlighting how everyday people can preserve and share their own family stories.
EventCelebrate Indigenous History
- The Henry Ford
- Oct 9-Nov 30, 2026
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Experience special programs in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village that reflect on and honor Indigenous history, culture, traditions and contributions. This celebration aligns with The Henry Ford's commitment to deepening its relationship with Indigenous communities.
ExhibitArtemis Adventure with LEGO® Bricks
- The Gallery by General Motors
- October 18, 2026-January 3, 2027
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Artemis Adventure with LEGO® Bricks launches visitors into a creative, hands-on exploration of NASA's Artemis missions and the future of space travel. This dynamic exhibition combines large-scale LEGO sculptures with interactive engineering stations to bring space science to life.
ExhibitHandmade: The Crafting of America
- Collections Gallery
- Mar 21, 2026-Jan 18, 2027
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Discover the story of American craftsmanship in Handmade: The Crafting of America. From practical beginnings to bold, modern expressions, this exhibition traces the evolution of craft and celebrates human creativity.
EventAuthor Talk with David Treuer, "The Savage Mind"
- Anderson Theater
- Nov 7, 2026
- 2 p.m. (Q&A and book signing to follow)
As part of The Henry Ford’s Celebration of Indigenous History programming, David Treuer will lead an important discussion drawing on his powerfully impactful work, The Savage Mind: An American Legacy (2026).
EventVeterans Day at The Henry Ford
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Nov 11, 2026
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
In commemoration of Veterans Day, join us on November 11 to honor and pay tribute to those military members, living and deceased, who have served our country in war and peace.
TourFree Guided Tour
- Museum Plaza
- Mon-Fri
- 1-1:30 p.m.
250 Years of American Innovation Tour: From the foundational Declaration of Independence to modern-day advancements, this guided tour will walk you through 250 years of American history, spotlighting innovation and the transformations we have been through as a nation. Note: On June 19 the tour will begin at 2 p.m.
ActivityCorliss Steam Engine Demonstration
- Made in America: Power
- Mon-Fri
- 2-3 p.m.
Our 1859 Corliss steam engine is the only engine built by the Corliss Steam Engine Company during inventor George Corliss’s lifetime to have survived. Generating 300 horsepower, it served more than 60 years as the central source of power for some dozen independent workshops in Providence. Learn how ingenuity was used to create an optimized power source. Watch it run!
ActivityAllegheny Locomotive
- Railroads
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Built in 1941 and weighing 600 tons, the Allegheny was one of the largest steam-powered locomotives ever built. Watch our video of the Allegheny in operation, and then step up into the cab of this mighty engine and imagine yourself at the controls.
Activity1975 Sperry-New Holland Combine
- Agriculture and the Environment
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Experience the innovation that changed the corn harvest by compacting multiple processes into one great big machine.
ActivityPit Crew Challenge
- Driven to Win
- Daily
- Times Vary
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.
ActivityIn the Driver's Seat
- Driven to Win
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Buckle up for high-octane racing with six interlinked, full-motion simulators that feature the latest technologies — just like the modern pros use for training. This 15-minute experience offers you the chance to drive the world's fastest cars on the most challenging tracks. Drivers must be 12 years old or older and at least 4'6" tall.
Giant Screen Experience
FilmBlue Whales: Return of the Giants
- 45 minutes
- Shows Daily
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.
Traditional Film. Closed captioning available upon request. Select showtimes playing in 3D.
FilmDetroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars
- 35 minutes
- Shows Daily
Welcome to Detroit, where a vehicle is much more than a way to get from A to B. Experience the movement that shaped not only the Motor City, but automotive culture throughout the world.
Showcase Film.
FilmT. REX
- 40 minutes
- Shows Daily
Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, filmmakers explore new scientific discoveries to bring the most dazzling and accurate T.Rex documentary ever made!
Traditional Film. Closed Captioning available upon request. Select showtimes playing in 3D.
FilmIt's a Wonderful Life
- 2 hours 10 minutes
- Nov 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Experience Frank Capra's beloved 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life in a special screening at Giant Screen Experience celebrating the film's 80th anniversary.
Before the film, award-winning author and cultural historian Sam Wasson, author of the new book Frank Capra: A Life, will share brief remarks offering insight into Capra and the film's enduring place in American culture.
Classic Film.
FilmAmerica The Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders
- 45 minutes
- Nov 11-25
America the Beautiful is a sweeping giant-screen experience celebrating the vast and varied natural worlds that define the United States and the conservation movement that has ensured their survival. The protection of America's beauty, wonder and resources was set in motion by Theodore Roosevelt and other pioneers who popularized principles still in practice today, passed down through generations, that will keep America's wild heart beating for many more.
To commemorate America's 250th, we're offering special $2.50 admission to this film for both members and nonmembers. Free for veterans, active duty military and indigenous guests with ID.
Premieres November 11.
FilmHunger Games Marathon
- Various Runtimes
- Nov 14
Join us for a day at the Giant Screen Experience Theater with a Hunger Games Marathon!
The day includes trivia, giveaways and an Ultimate Movie Marathoner drawing. Guests that see all four movies can submit their name to the Ultimate Movie Marathoner drawing for a chance to win a special prize!
- 11:00 a.m. - Hunger Games
- 2:00 p.m. - Hunger Games: Catching Fire
- 5:00 p.m. - Hunger Games: Mocking Jay — Part 1
- 7:30 p.m. - Hunger Games: Mocking Jay — Part 2
Purchase one Hunger Games movie ticket and receive 50% off on another movie in the series.