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Members' 17th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony
November 22, 2010 (6pm - 9pm)
Exclusive Member Holiday Event
Join us as we kick off the holiday season in Henry Ford Museum. Clocktower doors open at 5:30pm, and festivities commence at 6pm as Santa makes his grand entrance into the Museum to light the towering Christmas tree. After Santa’s arrival, holiday fun continues with plenty of seasonal activities until 9pm.
   

activities
Program Highlights
  • Complimentary light refreshments
  • Classic TV Holiday specials in the Drive-In Theater
  • Make-and-take activities
  • Live musical entertainment
  • Visit Santa and have your picture taken. You’ll receive your photo and a souvenir frame as a memento of your visit.
  • Have a snack or a meal at the Michigan Café
  • Visit our Genius at Play store to discover innovative, educational, fun merchandise for your young genius.
  • Door prizes

The George Washington Carver exhibit in the Museum Gallery will be open to members throughout the evening.


pricing
MEMBERS ONLY, $10 PER PERSON
CHILDREN 4 & under are free

what to bring, what to wear
The exhibits of the Henry Ford Museum are spread across several acres; all indoors. Comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available to rent for a fee at the IMAX and Clock tower entrances. Electric scooter supplies are limited, please arrive early if you plan to rent one. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchairs, electric scooters and children's strollers-- however, upright electric scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.

Bring a camera, photography is allowed in most areas of the Museum.

special
Tickets are available through The Henry Ford Call Center (open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm) 313-982-6001, and at all admission counters. Tickets can be mailed when reservations are made 2 weeks or more in advance. Tickets purchased less than 2 weeks out will be held at the Museum Clock Tower Will Call the day of the event.

directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Blvd exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Rd and Oakwood Blvd.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39), drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) South 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 miles. At the first stop light, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive 3/4 miles.
Metro-Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.
Michigan Department of Transportation
AAA Traffic & Construction Report