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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.
EventMember Shopping Night
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Nov 16, 2026
- 6-9 p.m.
Be the first to unwrap the magic of the season with this member exclusive after-hours retail event. We've expanded our offerings in 2026 to provide even more holiday cheer!
ExhibitLight & Joy in the Holiday Season
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Nov 20, 2026-Jan 3, 2027
- Program times vary
For many, December provides a time of reflection, gathering and hope for the future. Through a featured artifact display and a series of programs and performances led by local community organizations, discover how Las Posadas, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's are celebrated through traditions of food and light.
ActivityDymaxion House
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Go on a guided tour of Buckminster Fuller's resourceful aluminum dwelling, a prototype of a sustainable suburbia. Please note that the historic design of the Dymaxion House does not accommodate wheelchairs or strollers. However, the home may be viewed from the deck at the top of the ramp, and a special exterior presentation is available upon request.
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.
ActivityStory Stroll
- Your Place in Time
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Story Stroll combines movement and literacy, all while you explore the museum! Find the next stop to follow along, and join us every month for a new book. Free for members or included with museum admission.
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.
ActivityTexaco Service Station Experience
- Driving America Exhibit
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visit the service bay of the Texaco Service Station and try your hand at being a mechanic as you diagnose, assemble, inspect, maintain, test and repair various components throughout the exhibit. This interactive area is geared toward young learners, and enjoyable for guests of all ages and abilities.
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.
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.
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
Classic Film. Purchase one Hunger Games movie ticket and receive 50% off on another movie in the series.
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.