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Detroit Map: Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield VillageHenry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village Frommer's Recommended

Hours Daily 9:30am-5pm; Village Fri-Sun only Nov-Dec, Factory tours Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm
Address
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Location Dearborn
Phone 800/835-5237
Web site www.hfmgv.org
Prices Museum $14 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children 5-12, free for children 4 and under. Village $20 adults, $19 seniors, $14 children 5-12, free for children 4 and under. Factory tour $14 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children 3-12, free for children 2 and under. IMAX $10 adults, $9 seniors, $8.50 children 12 and under. Combination tickets available
Season Village closed Jan to mid-Apr

Frommer's Review

The Henry Ford Museum, a 12-acre repository of Americana, holds something of interest for everyone. "Heroes of the Sky" features dozens of historic airplanes: Byrd's Arctic Fokker, a Sikorsky helicopter, and early commercial and barnstorming planes. But the museum's highlight is, not surprisingly, "The Automobile in American Life," exploring our nation's infatuation with cars. Look for the Rosa Parks Bus as well as Ford's 1901 Model-T, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, and a host of presidential cars, including the limousine in which Kennedy was shot. Facilities also include an IMAX theater. Allow 3 hours.

Greenfield Village encapsulates Ford's infatuation with history and the world's innovators. A hundred genuine 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century homes were transported from throughout the U.S. and Europe to bring history to Detroit. The Wright brothers' bicycle shop, Edison's laboratory, and a collection of slave quarters are highlights. Note: The village is closed January through mid-April. Allow 2 hours.

The Henry Ford's newest addition is the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. Visitors view the production of Ford's most popular truck, the F-150, through the magic of virtual reality and an assembly plant walking tour. Tours begin in front of the Henry Ford Museum; reservations are strongly recommended. Allow 2 hours.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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