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ExhibitFor Generations Yet Unborn
- Near Your Place in Time
- Feb 7, 2026-Jan 2027
- 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.
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.
EventDetroit Central Market Weekends
- Detroit Central Market
- Sept 26-27, 2026
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Explore Detroit's historic public market as it comes to life with local vendors, including farmers, artisans and makers, during our Detroit Central Market Weekends.
EventNational Manufacturing Day
- Ford Rouge Factory Tour
- Oct 1-2, 2026
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The first Friday of each October is National Manufacturing Day — a celebration of manufacturing and the ways it impacts our lives and communities. Manufacturing’s influence can be seen in countless products we rely on daily and the jobs it provides to American workers and beyond.
EventHallowe'en Fairy Tale Feast
- A Taste of History
- Oct 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2026
- 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Delight in a Hallowe'en-themed buffet supper that's perfect for young children and families. Meet storybook and spooky characters from Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village and munch on festive fare.
EventHallowe'en in Greenfield Village
- Greenfield Village
- Oct 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2026
- 6-9:30 p.m.
Step into a world of enchantment and imagination at Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village — Michigan's premier outdoor October celebration, showcased in the bewitching setting of the village after hours.
ActivityFueled 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.
ActivityExperiment with History
- Near With Liberty and Justice for All
- Daily
- 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cast Your Vote!
Learn about the importance of voting and make your voice heard in our mock election for the next mayor of the Lionel Model Train display.
TourFree Guided Tour
- Museum Plaza
- Mon-Fri
- 1-1:30 p.m.
250 Years of American Innovation Tour: From the foundational Declaration of Independence to modern-day advancements, this guided tour will walk you through 250 years of American history, spotlighting innovation and the transformations we have been through as a nation. Note: On June 19 the tour will begin at 2 p.m.
ActivityCorliss Steam Engine Demonstration
- Made in America: Power
- Mon-Fri
- 2-3 p.m.
Our 1859 Corliss steam engine is the only engine built by the Corliss Steam Engine Company during inventor George Corliss’s lifetime to have survived. Generating 300 horsepower, it served more than 60 years as the central source of power for some dozen independent workshops in Providence. Learn how ingenuity was used to create an optimized power source. Watch it run!
ActivityIn the Driver's Seat presented by Brembo
- Driven to Win
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Buckle up for high-octane racing with six interlinked, full-motion simulators that feature the latest technologies — just like the modern pros use for training. This 15-minute experience offers you the chance to drive the world's fastest cars on the most challenging tracks. Drivers must be 12 years old or older and at least 4'6" tall.
ActivityInnovation Nation Lounge
- Near Mathematica
- Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rest your feet while you exercise your mind with the Emmy Award-winning TV show The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation.
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.
FilmNational Parks Adventure
- 40 minutes
- Shows Daily
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation's awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness.
Traditional Film. Closed captioning available upon request. Select showtimes playing in 3D.
FilmLord of the Rings Trilogy Marathon
- Various times
- Sunday, September 20
Join us for a day at the Giant Screen Experience with a Lord of the Rings Trilogy Movie Marathon.
- The Fellowship of the Ring - 11 a.m.
- The Two Towers - 2:30 p.m.
- The Return of the King - 6 p.m.
The day includes trivia, giveaways and an Ultimate Movie Marathoner drawing. Guests that see all three movies can submit their name to the Ultimate Movie Marathoner drawing for a chance to win a special prize!
Purchase one Lord of the Rings movie ticket and receive 50% off on another movie in the trilogy.
FilmInto 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.
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.
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.