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The Henry Ford

20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
313 271 1620
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Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Dearborn
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Speciality Museums, Factory Tours
Activities: Leisure education, Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Trace the history of the auto and our fascination with it along with other American inventions through the staggering collection of Henry Fords... more » Owner description: Trace the history of the auto and our fascination with it along with other American inventions through the staggering collection of Henry Fords estate, which includes such memorabilia as the chair Abraham Lincoln sat in when he was assassinated and the limo in which John F. Kennedy was shot. « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children, Wheelchair access, Stairs / lift, Bathroom facilities
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Alpha Ohio
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51 reviews 51 reviews
17 attraction reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

While this was perhaps our least favorite visit due to 3000+ children acting like disobedient uninterested brats, the museum itself is most remarkable. The 1939 World's Fair exhibit, however, was not good.

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Mississauga, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The Henry Ford Museum is amazing. I had no idea Henry Ford was a collector. See the bus Rosa Parks ignighted the Civil Rights movement in, see the actual chair Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in, See so many cars from every era and a fabulous exhibit on our love of the Road trip. Trains? Got em! Planes - Got em!... More

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Dallas, Texas
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I spent two days touring the Henry Ford which included the Greenfield Village. I really enjoyed the exhibits (my favorite was the Dymaxion House) and would recommend this museum to anyone young or old. One note of caution: this place "celebrates" the history of the automobile so don't expect to see a collection of Ford cars. I think they have... More

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Toronto, Canada
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34 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Not much I can add to the wonderful comments on the "Must See" attraction - made a mad dash around the place in 5 hours and caught all of the big chunks but a full day would have easily disappeared in the Museum alone. We'll leave the village and factory tour for our next visit. Active duty military gain entry... More

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Ohio
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Fantastic experience! Wonderful museum, outstanding displays great staff. Much bigger than I remembered from a childhood visit. Even the food was great. Oscar Meyer hot dog stand or 50's Diner. Did I say Wow......

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Westland, Michigan
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The village has a great historic feel and if the weather's bad there's lots to see at the Museum. I go at least once per year and am never bored. The Titanic exhibition and holiday events are fantastic family outings. Don't miss it!

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Stow, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This museum was great. So much to see and wish we had more time. We were unable to go to Greenfield Village due to time but would like to come back sometime. The museum had so much to see. Way more than just cars. It is a bit on the expensive side if your on a tight budget.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Henry ford museum is a must every person visiting Michigan must see.It not only tells us the history of how Henry Ford established his set up but also gives us a lot of information about the machinery that were used from those days.It has a special section where a lot of agricultural implements are kept, right from small machines to... More

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Highland, Michigan
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36 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

A great family time, and experience. Lots for kids to do. Presented in a way they will have fun. Good for all ages.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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4 attraction reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This holds many hidden gems. Henry Ford set out to make a Smithsonian like venue in the Midwest, and succeeded. There are all sorts of interesting things here, and there are many little areas that hold fantastic treasures. Greenfield Village, connected to the Museum is also a wonderful spot to wander. One of the greatest things, they allow you to... More

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