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Events & Exhibits

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  • Wooden mixed media quilt art piece
    Exhibit

    Handmade: 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.
  • Two dramatic presenters sit on the porch of the Mattox Family Home in Greenfield Village.
    Event

    Celebrate Juneteenth: Liberation and Legacy

    • Greenfield Village
    • June 19, 2026
    • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Juneteenth is the nationally recognized holiday celebrating the end of American chattel slavery. While Emancipation Days varied from state to state and occasionally town to town, Juneteenth has become an important date in American history to recognize the dream of liberty and justice for all.

  • Motor Muster
    Event

    Motor Muster

    • Greenfield Village
    • Jun 20-21, 2026
    • Open Sat until 9 p.m. Regular hours Sun

    Kick summer into high gear this Father's Day weekend in Greenfield Village and enjoy one of the country's most exciting historic vehicle shows, transporting you to the golden eras of car culture all weekend long. Open Sat. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Salute to America fireworks and concert
    Event

    Salute to America

    • Greenfield Village
    • Jul 2-5, 2026
    • 5-10 p.m.

    Experience a masterful musical performance in an idyllic setting with 300 years of American history as your backdrop at Salute to America in Greenfield Village.

  • World Tournament Base Ball
    Event

    World Tournament of Historic Base Ball

    • Walnut Grove
    • Aug 8-9, 2026
    • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
    It's a championship like no other. Every summer, we commemorate Detroit's 1867 World Base Ball Tournament with a gathering of teams that play one outstanding weekend of America's game by the rules of 1867.
  • Guests standing in front of the Ford Tri-Motor in the Museum
    Event

    National Aviation Day

    • The Henry Ford
    • August 19, 2026
    • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Experience the evolution of American aviation, from the Wright brothers’ historic liftoff to today’s awe-inspiring technological advances.
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Tours & Activities

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  • Inside view of the theater screen in Driven to Win
    Activity

    Fueled by Passion

    • Driven to Win
    • Daily
    • 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

    Immerse yourself in a 180-degree multisensory theater experience that ignites the drive we all have to power our passions. This 15-minute film shares the stories of five people who have empowered themselves to push their personal limits. Shows are every 30 minutes, on the hour and half-hour.

  • Girl experimenting with electricity and potatoes
    Activity

    Experiment with History

    • Agriculture
    • Daily
    • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

    Unearthing Agriculture

    How has agriculture changed through time? Go on an interactive scavenger hunt to find out!

  • Clay Seed Ball Hands-On Activity
    Activity

    Clay Seed Ball Hands-On Activity

    • Liberty Craftworks Activity Center
    • May 29-30
    • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.
    Build your own seed ball out of clay, compost and seeds native to Michigan. Activity is located in front of Spofford Sawmill. All tools and supplies provided. Crafts will run while supplies last. Should a craft run out of supplies an alternative craft will be available.
  • A loom
    Activity

    Liberty Craftworks Hands-On Activities

    • Liberty Craftworks Activity Center
    • May 29-30, Jun 12-13, Jul 11-12, Aug 7-8, Sep 26-27
    • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Join our presenters for an engaging experience with hands-on activities inspired by the seasons, featuring a variety of themed weekends. You'll have the chance to explore crafts such as weaving, printing, pinch pots and corn husk dolls. Activity area is located in front of Spofford Sawmill. 

  • Presenter telling the story of Elijah McCoy
    Activity

    Elijah: The Real McCoy

    • Near Town Hall and Phoenixville Post Office
    • May 24-Aug 31 (Sat-Tue)
    • 11a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:15 p.m. weather dependent.

    Meet Elijah McCoy, an iconic American inventor who created 57 patents over 80 years. He revolutionized the Industrial Age and brought trains in ahead of time. The performance is approximately 15 minutes.

  • Guests engage with a staff member while taking a tour of the Dymaxion House.
    Tour

    Free Guided Tour

    • Museum Plaza
    • Daily
    • 1-1:30 p.m.

    Herstory: Join us on this engaging tour as we celebrate the remarkable women who shaped history. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of women who defied norms, shattered glass ceilings and left a mark on our world.

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Giant Screen Experience

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  • America's Musical Journey movie poster
    Film

    America's Musical Journey

    • 40 minutes
    • Shows Daily

    America's Musical Journey follows singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of American music and explores the great musical cities — places like New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, Miami, New York City and more — where such electrifying art forms as jazz, the blues, country, soul and rock and roll were born.


    Closed Captioning available upon request. Select showtimes in 3D.

  • Blue Whales Return of the Giants movie poster featuring a deep sea diver next to a whale
    Film

    Blue 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.

  • Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars
    Film

    Detroit: 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.

  • Train Time
    Film

    Train Time

    • 43 minutes
    • Shows Daily

    Train Time propels audiences through the rugged beauty and vastness of the American landscape, revealing the brutal challenges of railroading, as well as secrets of the art and science of running the greatest trains.


    Traditional Film. Closed captioning available upon request.

  • Poster of Into America's Wild with two hikers looking at a lake in Cascades National Park
    Film

    Into America's Wild

    • 40 minutes
    • Shows Daily

    A cross-country journey to some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America. Explore North America's scenic views, ancient canyons, and the human connection we share with the natural world.


    Traditional Film. Closed Captioning available upon request. Select showtimes in 3D.

  • A River Runs Through It
    Film

    A River Runs Through It — Dementia-Friendly Screening

    • 2 hours
    • June 16

    Two sons of a stern minister — one reserved, one rebellious — grow up in the rural 1920s Montana while devoted to fly fishing.


    During Dementia Friendly films, the lights in the theater are turned up, the sound turned down, and guests are welcome to talk, tap their feet, clap, and sing along. All guests are welcome.


    A brief presentation about the film will take place before the film starts.

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