Rediscover Inspiration

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Experience one of the largest collections of its kind ever assembled, and learn about the breakthroughs big and small that have made our world what it is today.

Operating hours: Daily, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Limited-Time Exhibitions

• HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever
  Exclusive 2-Day Member Preview: October 11-12
  Public Opening: October 13-January 5
• Dick Gutman, DINERMAN
  Open through March 16

Holiday Programs & Pop-Up Exhibits

• Permanent Exhibition: Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark® Keepsake Ornaments
  Explore our extensive collection of nearly 7,000 Hallmark ornaments made between 1973 and 2009.

• Member Shopping Night
  Member Exclusive: November 20, 6:00 p.m-9:00 p.m.
  
  Be the first to unwrap the magic of the holiday season with this member-exclusive shopping event in the Henry Ford Museum Store. Access our exclusive lineup of handcrafted products from Liberty Craftworks, plus meet local vendors and listen to a variety of musical acts. New in 2024! Enjoy a double retail discount on eligible products.
  
  Free registration is open now through November 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

• Visits With Santa
  Member Exclusive: November 23-24, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  Members enjoy a complimentary digital photo, these two days only.
  
  Public Days: November 29-30, December 1, 7 and 8, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  
  Start your holiday season by visiting history’s greatest toymaker. Say hello and snap your own photo with Santa in front of our towering 25-foot tree.

• Holiday Greens & Tree Lot
  November 29-While supplies last, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily.
  
  Take home a seasonal tradition, just as a century of American merrymakers have done. We specially source our fresh balsam firs for their heritage shape and distinctive scent. These are the classic Christmas trees that bring the rustic character of the 19th century to today’s yuletide celebrations. Museum admission is not required to shop.

• Pop-Up Exhibits | Holiday Themed
  November 23-January 5
  
  ❄ Holiday LEGO Building Display
  ❄ Holiday Train Display
  ❄ Light and Joy in the Holiday Season

• Christmas with the Dance Theatre Studio of Ann Arbor
  
  December 7, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
  
  Join in on the holiday cheer with activities in the Museum Plaza. At 12:15 and 1:00p.m., delight in performances by Dance Theatre Studio of Ann Arbor. They will showcase a short and "suite" take on the classic Christmastime tale, "The Nutcracker," in the styles of tap, ballet, and hip-hop.

• Las Posadas with the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest
  
  December 14, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
  
  The Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS) will do a special performance showcasing their student musicians at 1:00 p.m. in the museum plaza. Learn about this special Latin American holiday and participate in fun holiday activities.

• Winter Solstice with the Detroit Waldorf School
  December 21, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
  
  Spark your creativity with a variety of activities, including paper lantern-making and a Spiral of Lights. Spiral walks will be led every 30 minutes. Please meet in the Museum Plaza to be led to Anderson Theater for this special experience. Space is limited.

• Hanukkah with the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan
  
  December 22, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
  
  Learn about the history and traditions of Hanukkah, like what makes the Hanukkah menorah special, and how the game of dreidel was used to teach important lessons. Plus, join us at 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. for traditional Israeli dance lessons with Gail Posner, accompanied by music from members of Klezundheit, a Jewish American klezmer ensemble from Detroit.

• Kwanzaa with Mama Jahra
  
  December 27, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
  
  Learn the seven principles of Kwanzaa through entertaining tales and music. Then, enjoy activities and crafts celebrating Kwanzaa in the Museum Plaza.

• Noon Year's Eve Party
  
  December 31, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  
  Celebrate the end of the year with family-friendly crafts, activities, story time and a bubble wrap stomp to welcome in the new year.

• National Historic Vehicle Register, Powered by the Hagerty Drivers Foundation
  Explore a rotating collection of culturally significant vehicles.
  
  ❄ Current feature: 1911 Marmon Wasp
  ❄ Next feature: Amelia Earhart's 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Convertible, on display mid-November
• What We Wore
  Explore a changing exhibit of garments and their stories in What We Wore, a collections platform showcasing The Henry Ford's rich collection of clothing and accessories.
  
  ❄ Current feature: Off to Work We Go
  ❄ Next feature: Cocktail Party, on display starting December 14

Featured Activities

• Story Stroll, Presented by PNC Bank
  A program that 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.
• Experiment with History
  Enjoy a rotating hands-on activity to explore history through the eyes of past innovators.
• Tinkering for Tots
  2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  
  Little learners get hands-on, minds-on at Tinkering for Tots, a program designed for curious preschoolers to develop an innovative mindset and make connections through storytelling, play, artifact exploration and a take-home STEAM activity kit.

Greenfield Village

Experience firsthand the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s fascinating formation with over 80 acres brimming with resourcefulness and ingenuity.

2024 Operating Hours

• Through October 27
  Closed
• October 28-December 1
  Open to the Public: Friday-Sunday
  Closed: Monday-Thursday

Ford Rouge Factory Tour

Giant Screen Experience

Experience some of the most entertaining and enlightening stories of America’s past, present and future ever told — in one of the nation's most impressive venues for telling them.

Operating days and hours vary. Learn more.