Greenfield Village Reviews

The historic buildings that have been moved into the Village were amazing. We also took a ride in a Model T, a horse drawn carriage and the train. Enjoyed it all!

They said 3 to 5 hours.. I could have spent 10 there.. you can ride in a Model T.. on a Steam Engine Train. The actual Wright’s brothers bike shop where the first flying plane was built was taken a part and moved there along with the DIRT underneath the place and put back together.. So much history and cool buildings to see there.. This and The Henry Ford Museum were the only reason for my visit here. I was NOT disappointed!

We very much enjoyed our visit to Greenfield Village. The docents were informed and enthusiastic. The park was very clean and easy to walk about. The train ride pass for $6 with unlimited rides was reasonable. We were there from 9:30 to 3:30 and covered about 3/4 of the park; we would have stayed longer but the 85 degree heat had drained us. We looked forward to doing our own glass blowing and candle stick making, but the opportunities were closed due to Covid. We were glad that masks were optional - most people didn't wear them. We ate at Taste of History, less expensive than the Eagle Tavern, but still $17 for a sandwich, chips, brownie & pop....still rather pricey. Overall we had a very nice time.

For the price it wasn’t that worth it. The train ride was for kids and the restaurants inside the place was too pricey. Had to get tickets instead to the Ford plant to make the entire trip worth it.

The train ride was incredible, highly recommended it to everyone. After walking around and exploring for hours it was a nice relaxing way to cool off, sit back, and learn a few more things to wrap up the day.

We really enjoyed our day there yesterday & we watched the old timers baseball game for the first time. It was so awesome. Can't wait to go again. We did notice a lot of the homes weren't open & hope they will be the next time.

Weekday visits are the best! If you get the chance to visit on a weekday there is little to no crowd.

In July and August (I think) on Saturdays, teams play baseball according to 1860's rules. They are much more civilized and low key than MLB. Attendance is free with your Village admission. Players from the batting team walk among the fans and talk about the game and answer questions. Take your own chairs and maybe some water.

So much to do in one spot. In addition to the Village there are a Factory Tour and the Henry Ford, all can be done for one parking fee - although I just did the Village. Tickets are $30 per adult with kids cheaper. I was there three hours and still didn't fully experience all that was offered. Definitely pay the $10 to take a ride in a Model T! All of the buildings were brought from other locations and have historical significance to include Menlo Park (Edison) and the Wright Brother's Bicycle shop.

At first sight it seems like a village of touristy barns and sheds with themes of America's industrial past. On closer look one realizes the buildings are real. The wood mill was actually moved from where it was more than a century ago- and you can truly walk through it. The power plant made by Edison himself is here. As also the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln defended people as a travelling lawyer- moved all the way from Illinois! Even the house where the Wright brothers grew up is here......though the original "Flyer-II" is still in Dayton. But that's ok because Greenfield Village still lets you have way more of a brush with history than what it seems on first look.

This is one of the most beautiful and educational place in American history and technology!!!
This village has fantastic original houses and work shops of inventors such as Edison, Bell, The Tight brothers, Henry Ford and more....
You will experience an authentic atmosphere of how people lived in The beginning of the industrial revolution of the USA.
The streets in the village will give you the atmosphere of the streets in the beginning of the automobile industry!!!
Every corner and display of this village will make you wish to come back soon and learn more and more about the great invention of people at the old time.

I have never written a review before but I thought Greenfield Village needed some attention regarding Holiday Nights and a review from a member and donor of decades. My family and I have attended Holiday Nights for years and it is a family tradition for us. We did not go last year as they required wearing a mask outside and we do not believe in wearing masks outside. So we decided to go this year. From the beginning of the ticker buying process, it was a nightmare. Pre Member tickets go on sale before general public. Took 3 hours in a lottery style ticket selling. Unacceptable. The night of our arrival (12/18) was a huge disappointment, poorly lite streets, no lanterns, no homes were open, closed off by rope and had too look thru windows at the homes. Could enter zero homes and many were closed. But you can go get drunk and eat in the food places with hundreds of people. Unreal and unacceptable. Save your money and time. Patricia Mooradian and the board needs to be replaced. u have lost my $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Also I bought tickets for 3 nights , 4 tickets total for each night, only went on 12/18/21, so I ate the remaining hundreds of dollars. Shame on the Village. Oh and the food trucks are ridiculous, not period correct and all Holiday Nights has turned into is a eating and boozing festival. No more money from my family, they have lost their donations,

Wow. I am Canadian, living in Windsor, just across the border. I went with my American girlfriend last fall and oh my gosh what an experience. From the moment we walked up to the gates and were approach by a couple from Georgia who generously gifted us two admissions to the park to when we left I was just floored. It’s found it very difficult to contain myself with the vast amount of history, knowledge, and inspiration I drew from my experience. I couldn’t believe that I was mere feet away from the wright brothers’ tools that crafted the first airplane or walked the same stairs as Tomas Edison. Wow. The knowledge that each staff member had about their section was just amazing. I would highly recommend going and enjoying ever piece of history this place has to offer!

Great historical visit to a variety of old time historic buildings with themed characters, and opportunity to ride in a model T and steam locomotive. Great weather made the walking a good choice as well. Even a playground area for the little historical travelers.

We happened to be here for the Old Car Festival and what’s a treat it was seeing all of the historic vehicles in action. Do note that as a result, the regular ride a model T attraction was not operating, so come a day early or stay a day later if that’s something you want to do. The buildings were almost all open and mostly staffed so we had time to see everything, rude the train and have dinner at the Eagle Tavern before the evening concerts and fireworks.

If you enter the Village when it opens for the day, go to the Model T ride area first. That is because lines form quickly. You must purchase a ticket. The driver will give you a brief history of the buildings you drive by. Next take the train ride around the village. You will get a good idea of the layout of the village. The visitor map helps you pinpoint the location of buildings you want to enter. However, the map is a little confusing. Some of the street names change even though you have not changed the direction of your walk. Most of the concession and dining areas have limited menu selections. Plan to spend 1 day in the village.

Greenfield Village is set out like an actual old-fashioned village. There's a working farm, there are houses, train station. Being able to walk through Thomas Edison's workshop, and the Wright Brothers home, among many other attractions, was something to see. The place is really big, so be prepared to do a lot of walking. It was over 90 degrees the day we visited, so it was tiring. Lots to see. Definitely need a whole day. We spent one full day at the Village and another full day at the Museum. Both are excellent. Highly recommend.

Great and very educational! Staff is very knowledgeable and great for family events. They offer a variety of things to do and host many events.

I am a history teacher, so this was right up my alley. My teenage girls didn’t love it as much as I did, but this was so amazing. There are so many cool buildings to visit and you can ride in a Model T. We had frozen custard for the first time and saw Edison’s lab. They also had glass blowing. We spent two hours there and didn’t see everything.

My husband and I both agree that this is a very family friendly atmosphere. We are also having and excellent time. The staff is awesome! The food choices are great. The grounds are clean and there is much to do.

Have been going to this place for years. Continues to be a very well run and super clean place. This place is perfect for taking the entire family and spending the day.

We went December 13 with adult children (apparently Trip Advisor doesn’t think adult children would enjoy doing things with their parents). Greeted with hot cocoa on a cold evening. A very friendly staff everywhere. Nearly all the buildings were open and staffed. Some had live music, some had to historical food demonstrations and some showed period crafts. We warmed up a couple of times with hot mulled wine. After dark with fires and candlelight it’s easy to catch the old time holiday feeling. Brass bands, great carol singers and fireworks make for high holiday spirits.

My family and I goto Holiday Nights every year. We are long time members and donors. After the major disaster and disappointment last year of no homes being open and roped off, we thought we’d give Holiday Nights another try this year. What a mistake that was. Historic homes have no reenactments, no Christmas anything except for lights, most of the historic homes were still roped off just like last year and the historians and workers seem very upset and no Christmas spirit. Like I said before, been going to Greenfield Village and Holiday nights for decades and my family is officially done. We left Holiday Nights after 2 hours as there was nothing to see or do. The music house wasn’t open, no holiday band like years before you know what, none of the homes had any cooking going on, the Ford House which usually has the kitchen cooking was roped off and had nothing going on. And only one Caroler group that was awful. And why is there lights in the bridge tunnel that have nothing to do with Christmas, more like lights of the Rainbow…wink wink. The Gift Shops have barely any ornaments or anything Old World Christmas but hey, they do have stuffed animals like WalMart. The CEO and Board of Greenfield Village has ruined Greenfield Village and The Museum and Holiday Nights has lost its sparkle. Oh but you can get alcohol and donuts, makes sense right?! We will not be renewing our memberships with Greenfield Village, will not attend any special events and will not be donating any more money. Did everyone know The Eagle Tavern is closing for good? No staff.

If you visit the Henry Ford Museum, dont leave this out. Ford did a great job to make sure American History was preserved. For example, the Wright Brothers Ohio Shop, his home (make sure you hear the story of the pot bellied stove), Model T's, etc

Greenfield village is absolutely amazing! Staff are friendly, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable, and the park is clean and well-managed. As this is both outdoors and incredibly expansive, we were able to easily keep ourselves socially distanced aside from waiting for the Train and the Model T rides. I would recommend doing these rides as early as possible in an attempt to lessen your wait time.

The glassblowing, pottery, and printmaking buildings were incredibly cool and very informative. I'm sure the tinsmith would have been too, but unfortunately it was closed for renovation during our visit. The houses and other buildings were in incredible condition. Our favorites included Noah Webster's house, the Wright Brothers' Cycle Shop, and the Dutch Windmill.

We were able to see about 90% of this in one day moving at a bit of a clip. We visited Greenfield Village in conjunction with Henry Ford Museum over the course of 2 days. If I were to go again, I would allot 3 days total so that we could see everything in both locations and still have time to do the Ford Rouge Factory Tour.

Be advised that you will need a FULL day to see it all. We were there for 5 hours and only saw 3/4 of it and a few of the buildings were closed. We had previously visited during the evening holiday experience about 5 years ago and were at least able to see the area of the park that we didn't have time for during this visit then. They really need to stay open until 6 or 7 as there is SO much to see. I would imagine that in the middle of the summer or on weekends it would be very crowded and therefore take more time to see.
This place is a treasure! There are a great number of actual historic buildings from all over the country that were moved here and reassembled and filled with historic artifacts. It is a journey through history. I enjoyed myself immensely. About half of the buildings had costumed interpreters to tell you about them and give living history demonstrations, most of the others had recordings to give you more insight.
We were able to ride the train, but didn't have time for the carousel or carriage ride. They are not giving antique auto rides yet. I was impressed by how they were sanitizing the rides between passengers.
My only complaint was that there is a communication problem. I checked their website a few weeks before our visit and it stated that the Eagle Tavern would reopen in mid-May. I rechecked it the day before our visit and it said it was closed. The map they give you at the park also said it was closed. I was very disappointed. However, as we walked past it on the way to the main restaurant we discovered it was open. So, we were able to have a sit down lunch of authentic fare in the historic tavern after all as I had hoped to.

Henry Ford was a bit of a collector who created the Village in 1929 to display his collection of buildings that includes the Wright Bros home and their bicycle shop where they developed the Wright Flyer, Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Complex, the oldest surviving windmill in the US and Sarah Jordan’s Boarding House which was one of the first buildings to have the, then, new electric lighting.

Greenfield Village is an interesting immersion in that bygone era but with the added bonus that you can also ride a Ford Moel T.

What’s not to love? Great day out.

Amazing restoration of a period town complete with a railroad that you can ride. We actually ate in a 1800's road house with authentic food from that time. The food was delicious as was the sarsaparilla and beer.

During the Christmas time the village is open for the holiday night event on Friday Saturdays and Sundays a family tradition for us brings many fires that you can stand by while walking around treats that you can enjoy and you can even see Santa make sure to purchase your tickets early. Boys you didn't hear or let's get dressed and wait

We also visited The Henry Ford and the Rouge Factory. We spent our second day here. Arrived when it opened and left at closing. Wear comfy shoes there is a lot to see here. Only a few places were open for lunch because of Covid, but you can pack a lunch.

Lovely to walk around and see history. great selection of things to do, and see. Enjoy a model T ride, make print paper, get a train ride. The staff are amazing and really helpful. Would really recommend the ice cream custard. Yum. Can get round in less than a day, but there is lots to see and plenty of walking so allocate a day and enjoy.

Amazing! What an experience. Americana at its best. I really had no idea just how much there is to see and do in that little village, which is much bigger than I expected. There was a little bit of everything.
We are fans of Mo Rocca's Innovation Nation, which was why we chose to visit the area. I was more than impressed. It was well worth the drive from Alabama. I highly recommend it.

Beautiful day and a spectacular outside museum! The exhibits were so well done and plenty of opportunity to interact and learn. We will certainly be back:)

A highly recommended trip to Greenfield Village. We purchased the annual pass which allowed us to visit the Henry Ford museum and ride all the rides in Greenfield Village as well. Very enjoyable and informative and authentic. I am glad we bought the pass for multiple days because there is no way you are seeing the entire village in 1 day. I suggest getting a map and picking out the buildings you want to see and target them. Otherwise you might miss them.
We did not eat there, typical museum food that seemed expensive. The Eagle Inn was really expensive. If we were rich, I would totally eat there though. Everything sounded delicious... We ate sandwiches in the parking lot in our car. And went back in.
I liked that our pass had the rides, I should note that we went there 3 days. Ad our pass enabled us to go back and forth between the village and the henry ford. Loved the model T rides, the wait was a little long, but worth it. Especially as my husband is an old car nut who owns a Model A himself. We also rode the carousel. Totally worth it, very historical, circa 1913 that is painstakingly restored with working organ even! Kids (and adults) will love it! They have other rides in the park, which is nice because the walking can be strenuous because the village is so large.
Loved the historical buildings, but not to be missed is the choral groups... when we went they had a tribute to Gershwin - and also other american songwriters. So enjoyable and were they talented! Also the craftworks section: do not miss the glassblowing demonstrations, amazing and talented artisans show how its done.
Edisons laboratories not to be missed, the phonograph demonstration, another do not miss. I was really amazed.And the Wright brothers shop where their 1st plane was built - ditto.
Loved the real coal fired train ride. Very authentic. Workers were all dressed in authentic period, and demonstrating cooking and farming with the old time methods which was very informative. Our teen daughter really liked it. Makes history not so boring!
Only drawback Gift shops were expensive, very nice items, not junky, but just want to make you aware. They have those pennies that you squish though - cheapest souvenir ever for the kids! Worth the admission, especially if you are a history buff. If you're not a huge historyperson - make sure you get the ride tickets - you will enjoy it better.
Do not even attempt to do the henry ford Museum and Greenfield village in 1 day - even 2 days is pushing it.

Don’t waste your money if you have young children or those with special needs. Glen and Kevin are not tolerant employees and need some customer service training and also, how to deal with those who have disabilities. Glen attacked me because my autistic son briefly took his shoes off at the children’s playground and called security to have us kicked out even after I put my son’s shoes back on. I don’t care how many years of service these two have, they are not people you want representing your business. I don’t care that Glen has perfect attendance. I don’t care he has worked as your employee for years. He is an awful, nasty, antagonistic, and ignorant person. Tolerance can’t be taught to ignorant people. He even brought race into it when he called me a bad mother.

You can easily spend a whole day here going through the Village. It is very educational and offers many interesting things.

My cousins and I went when they had Thomas the train. We were by the little chapel taking pictures of our kids when this driver comes with the bride to drop her off in front of the chapel. There was 6 moms and 10 kids. We all had our strollers and wagons on the side and instead of waiting for one minute for us to move the driver drove past us within an inch from most of us and then towards the end, he hits one of my cousins wagons that had an 8 month old in it, which then hit one of the 4 year old boys in the nose with the bar of the wagon. she had to take her son multiple times to the doctor to make sure he was ok because he kept complaining about his nose. The driver didn’t even seem sorry about it nor did he come to apologize! And even tho it’s a pretty place and one employee doesn’t represent it, my negative review is because greenfield village didn’t do anything for my cousin. No refund offered nothing, until a month later when we called to complain to the owner and they finally gave a refund. But for real?! That should have been done that day and should have been offered something else for that scary experience! Yuck! And also I paid almost $100 for just me and my 4 and 1 year old and then how much the rest of the group paid and they wasted the last half hour of my time because of that! What was the point in asking us all those questions if you weren’t planning on doing anything for them?!

Great place to visit for history buffs. My wife, college age son and I really enjoyed walking through the old houses and shops, riding the antique vehicles, and listening to the workers/performers. Take two days if you want to see both the Village and the Museum. It took us the whole day to go through the Village.

We love this place and a trip the the Henry Ford is not complete without coming here. A Taste of History is a great place to eat and we loved the 1867 baseball game and the Gershwin show

Greenfield Village was put together in 1929 and they have Henry Ford's birthplace, the Firestone farm, Wright Brothers shop, Edison's laboratory and so much more. You can ride an actual steam powered train, a Model T Ford, horse and buggy, or a vintage bus. A great setting with plenty of green space to spread out and enjoy.

Enjoyed this so much! We weren't able see everything so schedule a whole day to enjoy the entire village. The village talks and demonstrations were very interesting -- we saw the glassblowing demo; the talk at the Weaver shop and the Thomas Edison building; and the Wright Brothers Home. It's overwhelming that Henry Ford had the foresight to keep these treasures for future generations.

A family could easily spend more than a day here. Our 9 and 11 year olds are super into history so although they enjoyed the carousel, learning to walk on stilts, the custard and cookies, and a few other bits they were less engaged than my 13 year old and my husband and I. We did not know that you can only scan your entrance into either the museum or the Village per day (can’t do both in a day) but the guest services department worked something out for us. Heads up though on that! Another thing to know is that there is a lot of walking at Greenfield. I loved the Model T car ride, visiting a courthouse in which Lincoln practiced law, and the Edison exhibit. The glass blowing exhibit was super cool. Overall it exceeded our expectations for sure! Would love to visit again and see more we didn’t get.

Very well done! Very clean and well landscaped. The garden at the Cotswold Cottage was fantastic. And the history! You walk through the actual (not a reproduction) Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, and, just next door, their actual home. The staff really made the visit a great experience. They knew, and seemed to care, about their subjects. The costumed woman in the Ford Home, our first stop, was so knowledgeable and engaging. The gentleman in the Wright Shop really knew his history. The woman in "Menlo Park" demonstrated a working antique phonograph ("Mary had a little lamb..."). Great stuff! We saw good demonstrations of glassblowing, printing, tinsmithing, and pottery. A wonderful visit!

This truly lives up to the hype. The train ride is substantial. You can be taken on a ride in a real Model T. The frozen custard is as good as they say it is. We allowed one day for Greenfield Village and we really could have come back and finished seeing it.

Highly recommended. Good food at stand 44, but know that you order at all different windows for different food. They have a salad window, a burger window, a pizza window etc, then you pay for it all. Very confusion first trip! They do have fountain drinks, which we missed and all bought bottled drinks. One pepperoni pizza was enough for 2 hungry boys. The men liked the burgers, and the salad portion was huge with lots of chicken. We had 5 people and our bill was $68. The owl night lunch wagon has “historic Franks” for $5.50, which we thought would be a fairly cheap option for next time. On another note, we rode the train right away and we’re glad, the lines were longer as the day went along. Didn’t go to ride the model Ts until 3:00 and the line was huge - 45 min or so. Will go first thing in the morning next trip. One of my favorite things was the band Marched with the ball team and played all through town, then played off and on through the game.

I went here when I was a kid and I wanted to take my own kids. Its wonderful. It's well run, the workers are friendly and know what they are talking about.

But manage expectations if you are visiting with kids- this is not an amusement park. The rides are model T car rides, a real steam engine train ride, a carousel, and a horse drawn carriage.

Food it ok for park food but walk to the back and go to the larger food court near the chapel. The frozen custard hit the spot on a hot day. Bring a stroller or wagon so kids don't have to walk the whole day- its a big place.

Also, be prepard to get soot on yourself from the train ride- its not the cleaned up modern Disney version of a steam train, it a real steam train with dirty soot. So wipe the seat of the train with a paper towel or lysol wipe before you sit down of you'll have black soot stains in your pants.

I guess I've seen one too many late 1800-1900s villages. You pay to get in, pay to ride the carousel, pay to ride the bus and the model-ts. The artisan ware is incredibly expensive. Most of the village is not accessible except for the sidewalks and streets. If you want to walk around and absorb some history in a nice setting,it's a nice leisurely day. We were bored after an hour and 1/2.

My wife and i made a trip to Detroit just to see the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village and we were not disappointed. The collection of historic buildings and artifacts is incredible and nowhere else in America can you see a collection of buildings with historical significance collected from other places in one location. It would be nice if Henry Ford was still alive and still able to relocate historic places to this place before they are forgotten or lost to progress. to cover it all, allow an entire day and be prepared to do some walking. While you are there enjoy the rides in actual working Model T automobiles, a 1930s bus, and the historic locomotive train.

At Greenfield Village there is something for everyone: from horse-carriage rides to train rides; from Edison's lab to the Wright Brothers workshop the place is entertaining and educational. Lots of fun!

My kids went ecstatic over the custard, carousel, and playground. There were so many fun old-timey houses and things to see. When we rode on the Model T, my youngest was so excited. It was a blast. One of my oldest kid's favorite thing was the steam and diesel trains. I recommend getting the ride pass! Everything was awesome. When we left, one of my kids asked, "When can we go again?" It was amazing. We came when it opened and left when it closed! I recommend to anyone who likes old-timey stuff.

This is the first review I think I have ever done. I'm doing so because I read another review about someone not being able to get help after their family member fell. While we were at the village my niece scratched herself and had blood running down her leg. A man at one of the restaurants called security and literally maybe two minutes later a lady rode up on a bike. She wiped my niece's leg down and bandaged her up and gave her another bandage to keep on her in case she needed it later. She also rode up to us later that day and asked how she was. I absolutely would recommend everyone to go and experience this place. All the people that work seem to enjoy being there and that made everything we got to see and experience even better.

Greenfield Village has been in a decline for about the past ten years and the last few years with COVID and the “election” has made it much worse. I remember more homes being open, more re-enactments with the historians, food cooking in the homes, and more of a fun buzz. Now it’s no homes open, maybe about 30 percent. The workers and historians seem unenthusiastic and why is Eagle Tavern closed? Also they built a farmers market structure that has no farmers market anything. We went his past fall after Thanksgiving with our family and we left after a couple of hours. BORING. I am not sure who is in charge of Greenfiled Village and the Museum these days, but they need to re-look at their business and the preservation of history cuz they aren’t preserving anything. The only reason people give this Michigan attraction good reviews is because there isn’t much to do in depressed Michigan and they don’t know how beautiful and great Greenfield Village was in the past. I am a member who will be not renewing my membership this year.

This village is so well done. It was like going back in time with the model T’s driving around! There is a lot to see here. All the old house are beautiful and the grounds are kept up perfectly. Everyone in our group really enjoyed it.

Unfortunately because of Covid we did not appreciate the full experience. However they are doing everything in their power to keep everybody safe and healthy. We enjoyed what was open. Be prepared to do a lot of walking but it is worth it to see all the different areas. A hidden gem for sure.

Wonderful exhibits! Worker dressed to their parts. Ride the Model A’s. Skip the train ride. This place is so spectacular and could spend a whole day there but only had about 5 hours there and still did t cover it all. Be prepared to walk all day though! Needs more spots to buy water or drinks.

One day is not nearly enough time to visit this place! We were there when the gates opened on a Saturday, and I really wish they had been open until 7:00 instead of 5:00, we could’ve used a couple more hours. Long lines for the Model T rides and food stands on the day we were there. We had a great time though! Rode the train (got sprinkled with coal dust), took a ride in a Model T, rode the carousel, enjoyed a BBQ pork fritter, some fried okra, brandy peaches and ice cream, and had tea at Cotswold cottage, all fantastic. Watched some old-timey baseball, loved it. Thomas Edison’s Light Fantastic was exceptional, as was Return From Kitty Hawk. Very very well done! Wish we could’ve had more time to see it all! We did our best.

Greenfield Village is like being in a small town 100 years ago. There are buildings and houses that were moved to the Village from their original locations, including a home moved from the Cotswolds in England. You can see a barber shop quartet, someone blowing glass, a person riding a high wheel bicycle and take a drive in a model T. The employees are all dressed in costume, and the entire complex is beautifully laid out and extremely clean. You can easily spend a day at the Village and not see everything.

Good experience...4th of July weekend closed at 3pm (early than normal 5pm) Had a good time, but lots of houses and buildings closed...just had to peak in the windows. That was a letdown. Want to go back to ride horse and carriage (closed for weekend). Model T ride was short for 40 minute wait, very little explanation from our driver other than about the car itself. We were hoping for commentary on the village which we had heard from other drivers traveling by us early in the weekend. Luck of the draw. Enjoy train rides and bus rides. If you are going to be there an entire weekend buy the membership WITH rides and save on the movies(FREE) inside the Ford Museum as well! Great DEAL!

My only regret is that we didn’t have more time! This is an incredible place that is fun (and even educational). Such a cool place to hang out with some incredible pieces of history! You should make it a priority to go! We booked a hotel package with Holiday Inn with hotel and tickets to two Henry Ford attractions, so it was a pretty good deal!

I have visited Greenfield Village several times in the past and have always loved walking around the Village and enjoying all the sites, food and education. My last visit on a Thursday in August was not as enjoyable. One of my favorite stops was the farm, now only a shadow of the past. No animals and lots of weeds in the garden. The Village has some parts that are still maintained nicely, others not at all. Covid-19 I am sure is too blame but hopefully in time Greenfield Village will have all the necessary personnel and assistance to come back to life.

We like Americana, and if you do, too, you’ll be delighted by Greenfield Village. It’s quite doable in half a day, if you decide what you want to focus on. We have seen many farms, and skipped the agricultural section. But we concentrated on the Porches and Parlors, and the Edison exhibits. Loved it all. Great people giving you the history of the place.

It was a nice visit but, as we visited already many such places, I did not put a 10. Anyway, the place is great.

Nothing like it used to be. Minimal explanation's of the things you were seeing. Couldn’t go upstairs or in all parts of the houses. Saw a lot of parlors and fronts of houses. No interpreters explaining their living conditions or life. Very disappointing. And the food prices were shocking. Bring food or snacks!!!!!!

Fabulous collection of historic buildings. Many have docents on site, eager to tell their story and answer questions. Spent one entire day, and barely saw half of the attractions.

Stand in Edison's workshop, the Wright Brothers bicycle shop where they made the first airplane, Henry Ford's boyhood home and the courthouse where Lincoln practiced law. Much more, plan on spending an entire day watching Model T's ride down the street and soak up the real history of America.

Wasn't expecting much from the Greenfield Village but I was really surprised! There was too much to see in the 4 hours we had to spend there. All the old buildings from different eras were neat. Got to operate an old printing press and that was a special treat. The working farm was educational as it really shows how rough things were before automation.

We came to Dearborn on our way to Mackinac Island and spent a great day here at Greenfield Village. It’s amazing that Henry Ford preserved buildings slated for destruction like the Wright brothers’ home and bicycle shop from Dayton Ohio. The staff was excellent- informative and passionate about the history they presented. We had a large family group that included kids, parents and grandparents and we all enjoyed ourselves. Lunch on the premises was very good albeit expensive but worth it. Unfortunately you cannot go in the buildings due to COVID but they have done a nice job of compensating for things.

Please rly surprised. Beautifully designed, walking trail through historical buildings, farmhouse and agricultural works and innovation through the periods. Train ride was fantastic. We liked this place better than Colonial Williamsburg as it didn’t feel like we were bled dry of cash at every stop to see. Self sustaining environment and would recommend. Rated 1 star as food options were limited to dull taste palates(no fault of their own). Our 9 year old had a blast learning and looking at the buildings and let his attention for about 4 hours.

We last visited GFV 11 years ago. We simply loved all it has to offer, including an 1867 baseball game reenactment that we did not watch last time. We rode a bus, Model T and train too but still got all our "steps" in. Safe to say you should allow a full day visit.

A Henry Ford (1863-1947) hobby was collecting antiques including buildings: they were moved to Dearborn, refurbished, and then surrounded with an antique train just like a model train layout—today’s Greenfield Village. The Village is beautiful and well maintained. However, it’s difficult to get one’s bearings. One starts at the entrance with a map and a barely legible “Daily Program”. When asked, the cashier said there wasn’t any tour or film explaining how or why the village was built and organized—I would have gladly paid for a tour and/or film. She suggested to start in any building and a costumed well-versed guide would explain its history. There are about 85 buildings on 90+ acres that require time, footwork and serious map scrutiny. Downloading a visitor’s map and list of buildings prior to visiting the Village would have been helpful. Taking the Village’s four “rides” at an extra cost would have also helped with Village orientation. Luckily, I took the Model T auto ride--the driver was very knowledgeable and surmised that we needed a mini tour and off we went. Other rides were: the 1931 Model AA bus, a horse-drawn carriage and an 1873 train. I could have interspersed them throughout the day so that when I collapsed it would be near the Eagle Tavern restaurant—check food shop hours of operation. I particularly enjoyed the Wrights’ home and bicycle shop, Ford’s childhood home and the Edison complex. These buildings came alive when the guides spoke. No building is original to the site—not even Ford’s childhood home which was originally 3 miles from the Village. I was taken aback by the Edison complex-- does New Jersey have repatriation rights for these buildings? Somehow it seemed strange to think that these historical houses and buildings were taken from their communities and now are completely out of context. I would have liked to have seen Ford’s 1915, 50+ room mansion, Fair Lane, now under restoration, and grounds, 2+ miles from the Village; the house remains where it was built and where Ford actually lived for the last years of his life.

This is a museum that I have wanted to visit for years. I had heard about it from many. It was very good, not very busy during the week. We ate lunch on the premises too. There is much to see in this fantastic village from farms to the early vehicles and workshops.

Visiting Greenfield reminded me of my visit to Williamsburg. This village is loaded with historical buildings and experiences. Many of the staff in the village are dressed in period attire. There is an old steam engine train that circles the property. There are vintage cars and other vehicles for visitors to ride in as passengers. We owe Henry Ford a debt of gratitude for preserving so many of these structures that might have otherwise been destroyed.

This is a beautiful and interesting collection of buildings and representation of their places in history. The interpretative staff is phenomenal in their knowledge base and friendliness. Plan to spend the whole day - or better still get a membership so you can take 2 days to see it all. Get a ride pass so you can be driven around in a Model T - so fun!

Overall Greenfield Village is great! However, my father has MS and uses a motorized scooter and couldn't get into most of the exhibits. Me, my 11yr old daughter and Mother loved it and i am sure my dad would have too. You need to improve your accessability or not charge for these folks, very disappointed.

We were told the Greenfield Village was worth the trip and boy it did not disappoint.
It exceeded our expectations.
It is unbelievable to see such a vast array of historical places and done with such detail and so true to the time period
If you like history you’ll love this place.
If you have kids would advise paying the $16 per person for the “rides pass“ which was well worth it to ride in the model T automobiles and go on the old buses and carousel and horse drawn.

You can easily spend the entire day just at Greenfield Village but I would a lot at least half of the day. Ride the model T early in day

This was a very nice outdoor venue. So much to see. The area is generally clean and inviting. We were slowed by the excessive heat and humidity. Plan on several stops to rest. We wanted to take a ride on one of the vintage Fords but, the lines were long and moved slowly. It’s probably because they are short of help. We did get to take a ride on the train. It’s really not worth your time. The ride is less than 15 minutes and that includes two 4 minute stops. It’s not a good deal for $12.00. Best bet is to go early and get a jump start on the crowd.

we visited the green village and the Ford factory. We like to know more about the story of Henri Ford and other characters in the story like Thomas Edson and the Wrigt's brothers.

We enjoyed the village. We were hoping for a few more hands on things to do. The train and Model T rides were great and we learned a lot in the various buildings.

We did this along with the museum and really did not have enough time. You need several hours to fully enjoy it all. It was so enjoyable, though.

They charged my $5.00 PLUS TAX for a bottle of water from the gift shop (it's illegal to charge tax on food and water). That's no way to treat your customers. never again. AMAZING, the simple things you get wrong and upset people.

It's a nice outdoor walk through time, it's kid friendly, a little pricey though.
I was really disappointed that they would charge $4.50 for a small bottle of water, that shows lack of respect for their customers, that was a turn off.
It costs like $10 to ride the model T's, but it's a nice trip.

Semi-interesting concept, but simply not engaging enough for kids. And at the price point of $100 for a family of four, that is really hard to justify. And, honestly, a lot of the "attractions" are houses with no meaning to most folks, let alone kids. And the ones they do offer (Wright Brothers, for example) don't really capitalize on the little bit kids do know. Our kids are 4.5 and 7, by the way.

This place depicts the Michigan of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. The late 19th Century and early 20th Century workshops, laboratories, and even a power plant are well-preserved. The narrators truly know their stuff and some of them even play the roles of the characters they are discussing.
I chaperoned a group of 5th graders who were not impressed. Although the buildings and artifacts were more interesting to the adults in the group, there was a lot of walking between the exhibits. One could take a trolley tour or catch a brief ride in a vintage Model A or Model T but the cost was rather high.
Summary: Interesting but not sure if all the walking was worth it. Next time I will choose the Henry Ford Museum, instead.

We planned our visit to Greenfield Village from out of town based on the hours posted on Trip Adviser. When we arrived around 5:00pm we were disappointed to find that it was closed and it was the only day available for us. Sooo disappointing!!!

Hadn't been to Greenfield Village in decades, but it was all I remember it to be. GREAT day trip. Amazing historic museum.

We spent whole day there, sprinkled but the place is like taking a trip back in time...the steam train was awesome, in fact that should be 1st thing you do...it takes you around whole place...the bus is amazing, the horse carriage and model T ride amazing....this whole place you can spend whole day there easily.

How one extraordinary guy has revolutionized our society with his bright vision of what could be our future.

We combined this with a visit to the Henry Ford Museum and at over $200 for a day ticket for three including the train ride, it is pricey, but worth it. Unfortunately a day is not enough for both and if you have the time plan for two visits - there is so much to see and do. Too many highlights, but stilts, train, penny farthing and Model T are some of the key words. If you have to choose between the Museum and the Village - it would be the Village for me!

We spent an entire day here during the week in September. The place was very interesting to us and enjoyed the buildings that had lectures and demonstrations inside. I could not imagine young kids getting much out of it but we did. The maps and layout were terrible in my opinion. Because of when we were there some things were not open but we did get a ride in a model T for an additional cost. We were looking forward to eating at the tavern but it was closed.

3 of us visited Greenfield Village in May 2021 as a family. I hadn't been there in over 15 years. We spent 4.5 hours and saw over 80% of the place. The idea was by Henry Ford to recreate history over time periods ranging from 1700 to about 1910.

There are several sections that flow into one another. The main strip in the middle is called "Main Street" with several period buildings such as the house Henry Ford was born in, a replica of the original Ford Motor Company, the Wright Brothers cycle shop, and home, and a few others. Off Main Street to the left is a section with a farm, and a section with trades of the day (glass blowing, weaving, etc.). Off Main Street to the right is a section with Thomas Edison's shops, homes from the 18th and 19th century, and a variety of buildings from centuries ago.

Nearly every building had a knowledgeable volunteer that willingly put us "back in time". They told the story of life in that era relative to the building or property. They are passionate about sharing what they know.

There's a scenic train ride that circles the property. We even saw horse and buggies throughout...

Overall, my app says I covered 3.5 miles...

Expected to see this and the inside Ford but got so involved with the people at the exhibits listening to their stories that I need to go back to just finish Greenfield. GREAT DAY!

Walking along in the Village brings early history of the 1900 to life; their are mini sketches and songs performed by talented young musicians and there are ample bathrooms and drinking fountains to keep you going...also, wonderful craftsman showing how items were made only 100 years ago!

This is an uniquely amazing place to visit. Henry Ford collected innovator homes and buildings like others collected art. Seeing the home of the Wright Brothers or Noah Webster preserved in their original state is truly awesome. The only downside here is the cost gets a bit high, with them charging you for everything inside whether the train, ride in the model t, or the carousel. People working here all all great.

We had a day here as well as the museum. We really enjoyed the rides in the Model T and the 1931 Model AA bus. The staff was super helpful. Be sure and see the Wright Brothers original bike shop and also the original Edison buildings. I am sure that if you had the time you could spend a complete day seeing all the houses and buildings

First time visiting for my 13 year old son. We both enjoyed it and had a good time. All the presenters were knowledgeable and friendly.

This sprawling museum is mostly outside, so pick nice weather. Lots of really old homes, farms, businesses. It's a walk back in time. Picked apples from the orchard and ate them. Definitely buy the ride pass, you will want to do those rides. Model T, Train, horse drawn wagon. Also, make a candlestick in the machine shop. Super fun.

My wife and I got tickets with out accommodation and went to The Henry Ford, this attraction is attached to it all the buildings are old and have been moved from all over America, the Wright bros home, shop, workshops. Harley Davidson garage Henry Ford’s garage etc all beautiful. We went on memorial weekend and they had civil war re enactments and people dressed up in the era 10/10

This is a truly amazing place. Plan on spending the entire day. This is a great way to experience American history. This place has historic interpretors that are extremely knowledgeable, and either actual buildings or recreated buildings of such things as: Thomas Edison's laboratory, one of Webster's family homes, a working farm, railroad turntable, George Washington Carver's home, and so much more. It is a must see attraction!

Excellent day and wonderful way to make history come alive for young and the young at heart. I learn something more with every visit

Don't miss Greenfield Village for a glimpse into American history. Bring your children and grandchildren to see where Henry Ford was born, Orville and Wilbur Wright's home and their bicycle shop, Noah Webster's house, a courthouse where Abraham Lincoln defended clients and so much more. My day at Greenfield Village was one of my best historical experiences. I couldn't see everything in a single day, but will go back the next time I am in Michigan. Oh, yes, you can ride in a century-old Model T Ford, too!!!

This was a very nice event! Although it is rather pricey, stepping back in time was delightful. Be prepared to do a lot of walking!

This place has changed a lot since the last time I visited 20+ years ago; buildings have been re-arranged into neighborhoods by theme.
Guides were knowledgable, but some of the buildings and grounds did not seem so well-maintained.
We were there for a half-day and did not (could not) see everything.
There are a number of choices for places to eat, but not a whole lot for vegetarians.
This is really a can't-miss site for those visiting the Detroit area.

Let’s just start off with, getting hit by a car.

We entered as a party of 6 families with kids at and under the age 4. We went to go ride on the Thomas the train they had. We didn’t get to go on until 1 because they over booked 1230 which is what we paid for, so we waited in line until then. After the train we walked around then got food at the taste of history restaurant. It was around 5 when we walked out. We took pictures by the rocks infront of the chapel and parked out strollers/wagons there. Well, as soon as we were don’t taking pics we put our kids in their strollers/wagons. I was changing my 8 month old in the wagon, my cousin who’s 4 was right next to the handle bar. (If you know where the rocks are infront of the chapel, you know there is a dip that’s like 5ft, this is where I was standing right over it, so if I were to take a step back I would of fallen). All of a sudden an old school vehicle comes with a bride and groom while I’m still changing my 8 month old, and the 4 year old still at the handle of the wagon. The older man driving the vehicle NOT once hesitated as he saw 6 strollers/wagons with BABIES/KIDS in there he continued to drive on such a narrow road… he didn’t say excuse me NOTHING!!! He passed 4 strollers/wagons with no issue, but of course he ended up hitting the wagon my 8 month old was in, I was almost gonna tip over into the 5ft deep ditch as I’m trying to hold on to the wagon from tipping over my 8 month old, and of course the 4 year old that was standing next to the handle bar GOT HIT!! At this point I was just shaken up I didn’t know what to do but to make sure my son was okay and the 4 year old was doing okay. Everyone in our family was frustrated. The little boys face was red and he was crying from the pain in his face. Honestly, you would think this place is safe since it is made for kids to learn? As a nurse I could only imagine how much worse this situation could have been. The driver of the vehicle did NOT apologize and continued to drive as we were all screaming. Security arrived at the scene and helped, they were very professional we ended up taking our kids to the doctors to get evaluated after.

Fast forward, it’s been almost a MONTH since we have been contacting greenfield village for a refund and to compensate for the damage that has been done to the wagon. They did NOT want to compensate nor refund. We have been at it for weeks to get out money back for the tickets which we all well paid over $50 for. This place probably makes great money and for them to not want to refund us was RIDICULOUS. I am not asking to pay for my sons medical bills or my cousins medical bills from the doctors visit. To be honest, it was very traumatic we had BABIES AND KIDS!!!!! It is way different if it was an adult but cmon?

After several weeks I was able to get 3 tickets refunded out of the group which included 11 of us. And finally, compensation for the damage to the wagon.

I really expected a full refund for the damage/trauma that occurred. I was very patient and calm speaking with the attorney and the supervisor. The supervisor just kept asking me “will that be ok with you refunding 3 tickets”? NO it is not. Not only did we get hit by a car, you ruined our kids day, when one kid cries the rest do. We are ALL traumatized. I would add photos but I am not posting a picture of our kids on a review.

Furthermore, Pay attention to your surroundings and don’t get hit by a car.

This is my favorite part of the Henry Ford membership. It is a working museum with old cars, buggies and horse carriages bringing guests around. Volunteers are dressed up and explain the history of the buildings. We loved taking the train ride and hopping on/off.

We had lunch at Stand 44 which is fabulous. There is a good variety of delicious food. I enjoyed my grilled chicken and beef bacon sandwich in a gluten free bun.

I would LOVE to come back in the Fall because I am sure it will be absolutely beautiful and decorated.

We loved our afternoon at the Greenfield Village. There are many enthusiastic people in many of the buildings recreating the period or answering questions.

We didn't do any of the rides, but the Model T rides looked like they'd be fun if you've got time. There is so much to see you may not have time either.

We previously did the adjacent museum and factory tour -- I think it's best planning to do those on a separate day (one day for both of them and one day for the village).

What a great way to get a glimpse into our past. From a working farm that is in the 1800’s to all the homes that have been brought in. There is so much to see. Lots and lots of walking but so worth it. If your feet get tired there is an old fashioned bus that you can ride or a train. They also have horse drawn wagon rides. These were not running while we were there but I am sure they were great. I would allow no less than 4-5 hours to spend here.

An unforgettable step back in time...The amount of time and money that went in to preserving this history was appreciated by this couple..we spent two full days there.. added bonus were ridding in a Model T, ridding in horse pulled carriage and riding in a 1930's bus was a great experience..the employees shared a wealth of information in regards to the history of each building..

Want to see Thomas Edison's lab from Menlo Park, New Jersey? Want to see the farmhouse where Henry Ford grew up? How about the Wright Brothers bicycle shop and home from Ohio? Or a home Robert Frost lived in?

If this kind of history is fascinating to you, this is the place to come. Amazing that Henry Ford moved famous places like these to a location in Michigan.

There's also a section with craftspeople making things the old fashioned way. You can see cards printed with a 19th century printing press. You see how pottery made by hand is a long, laborious process. You view different looms in the speeding up of the process of weaving.

So much to see and do that we spent over 4 hours here.

I'm 57 yrs old and remember going on a field trip in the '70s, from Cleveland Ohio area! I've got to say, it was certainly my FAVORITE field trip ever! I still have such fond memories of this trip which included visiting the Henry Ford Museum. It was absolutely FANTASTIC! And to top it off I remember finding a $5 bill in these ground! Lol! I highly recommend to everyone to visit! I'd love to visit again someday.

This is the outdoor living history portion of The Henry Ford, an amazingly awesome museum complex. It’s like living in the mid-1850s. There are two working farms. There are Model T cars buzzing around (that you can get a ride in). The Wright Brothers home and bicycle workshop have been relocated here from Dayton, Ohio. There are costumed interpreters demonstrating period crafts and tasks. We spent the entire days here and didn’t see everything.

Such awful Customer Service. I was travelling 1+ hour with my husband and 2 small children to attend Holiday Nights for tonight, December 22nd, and my friend was travelling 2.5 hours with her husband and 2 children. We were looking forward to it, until Winter Storm Elliott put a wrench in our plans. The winter storm was set to begin at 7pm. The event begins at 6:30. It has been pouring down rain for the entire duration of the event (if we would have made the trekk) with predicted terrible road conditions on the route back home. We decided for the safety of our family not to go. I called Greenfield Village earlier today and was told rudely there was no cancellation of the event, and no refunds. My family and I are out $96 because we chose safety. This event should have been cancelled. Greenfield Village could care less about the safety of their travelling customers, they only want to make a buck. I will never buy tickets again.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere and chance to interact with the people camping in the grounds as part of the civil war era Memorial Day weekend. The train station with turntable is really worth timing to catch it in action.
Food was just okay, recommend eating at the Henry Ford, or bring your own food. Many families came with ice chests in wagons.

Imagine mixing Plymouth Plantation, Sturbridge Village, and Colonial Williamsburg all to tell the story of the transition from working by hand to working by machine. This place goes way beyond Henry Ford. You learn about Edison and the Wright brothers quite a bit and see the homes and buildings for other great Americans (completely relocated from their original location). There is a cool playground and 1913 carousel (3.50 a ride) for kids. Explore the trades, Firestone home and farm, and so much more. Active duty members get in free. Food is available on site. This is a great showcase of American ingenuity and those who came from humble beginnings to do something exceptional.

This was a really great place to experience so many different pieces of history in one spot. It was nice to not have to travel to many different cities to see all of it. Great variety for all ages.

Lots of walking… so wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Plenty of places to picnic. We could have brought a picnic lunch but chose to eat at the restaurant. Plenty of chairs/tables and a variety of options for kids and adults.

I had the chicken salad… it was good.

Overall, we had a fantastic day, minus the couple of negatives below…

Negatives—- parking is free, but we got charged for it online when purchasing tickets. That makes no sense.

Purchased train ride tickets online and one stop accepted our tickets online(on my phone) and another stop wouldn’t and the worker lady at the stop told us to get a wrist band…. And the worker was RUDE about it!!!! We were done for the day and just wanted to ride the train one more time and we said FORGET IT! There was no where posted that I saw that we needed a wrist band after purchasing tickets online!!!!!!! 😡

Horrible experience from the moment we entered the gates. When we booked visit were told that we had the total package that would give us access to all at the village. When we went to go on the train were told that we did not have total package and had to pay additional for all access rides. One of our friends had a fall getting ready to enter one of the houses and needed immediate medical assistance. Security came walking down the street and told us they had no medical supplies or a first aid kit. When I asked for an EMT they told us no EMT was on site during the weekend. We asked for the local Dearborn EMT and almost 45 minutes later the truck came and escorted our family member to the ER. The Greenfield Village security team could not even secure a bottle of water and it was 95 degrees. The most unprofessional group we have ever seen and to boot no one offered us an apology or tickets to come back at a later date. Anyone planning to visit Greenfield Village should rethink your visit and go else where. What if our family had a heart attack. They would have dies on the spot as the security team was clueless as to first aid.

So much to see, but the car show brought huge crowds.
Liked all the houses. We ate lunch at the History of Food restaurant and liked it.

This was awesome. As part of our visit to The Henry Ford we spent a morning at the Village and were so impressed with all of the buildings and the stories that connected them to Henry Ford. Don't miss the bicycle shop!

My family visited here having already went through the amazing Henry Ford, and touring the Rouge River Plant factory, both of which we were very impressed with. We arrived here and were so disappointed. All the extra novelties that make this place special - riding the Model T, riding the train - cost extra money. The craftsmen (pottery, glass blowers, etc) were either disinterested in talking to us our downright rude. The rest of the place could be described as a pricey "Little House on the Prairie" living history museum. Skip this destination unless money is no object.

Be careful. You might have to purchase a membership to be admitted to Greenfield Village. Cost was $170.

We met my buddy’s ex here so he could spend the day with his kids, it’s about half way point for them both.

This place is amazing!

Not only did the kids have a blast, the adults did also.

There’s a train ride that circles the property, carousel, model T car rides, and a horse & buggy ride, ( rides are separate cost, get the all day ride package).

The houses are phenomenal. It’s like you’ve stepped back in time in the era.

Staff, employees, were dressed alike to fit the part and everyone is welcoming and friendly.

Everyone is so informative of the details from the history.

There’s plenty of shops, restaurants, ice cream, custard, etc.

The covered bridge and every inch of the property is beautiful!

So much to do you will spend the whole day and probably not see everything.

Can’t wait to come back!

Another wonderful visit to Greenfield Village and their awesome Holiday Nights event. It was opening night and the temperature was 15 with a wind chill of 3. It was so cold, but so worth bundling up and going. We have done this before but it has never been so cold. But the Village was all set up and ready to warm us with all the Holiday Cheer. So many "villagers" were out and about and ready to help make your night magical. Many, many buildings were open and warm and many had treats to share with visitors. And we loved all the warming campfires we could stop at all over the village. Santa was there, the cars and wagons were all free for rides, with just a short wait. And the carousel was also free and so many people were laughing and enjoying this. Carolers were at many places and kudos to Ford to having them singing traditional carols. It was great. And if you were hungry there were so many places for you to get food. And as always, the fireworks finished off a wonderful night. I hope they never stop offering this amazing event. It has become very popular since covid, so be sure to get the date for ticket sales as they go fast. But it is worth the effort! We will be going again for sure!

So much to see and do!!! Go for a ride on a Ford Model T, or a carriage or on a steam train. Explore the glassblowing shop, the antique jewelry store, the blacksmith shop, etc. Plus, there are so many building of famous people that have been brought to this "village".
One could easily spend the day here.

Greenfield village has something for everyone. You’ll get a history lesson without having it being forced on you. You’ll get to see how people live during the early American period, ride the train or Ford model Ts for an extra fee, and just wander around the village. My personal favorite was the Wright Brothers’ house, maybe because we were there just in time for their little skit which told the audience how they first flew a plane. Another fave was Thomas Edison’s lab. Greenfield village is a must visit. Bring your water bottle becuase you’d be walking all day.

The village is very well done. Huge highlights: getting to ride in a Model T. I also thought that the fully functioning train repair building was awesome. But other than that, this is a sprawling property with lots of preserved homes and buildings and I was very unimpressed in that regard. Henry Ford's birthplace? Not quite - it's the family''s home but uprooted and put in this fake village. The place where Webster wrote the dictionary?....in CT. Yes, that's the building plopped there but it was uprooted from somewhere else. I guess I was less impressed with the concept of preserved buildings and found the whole village to be kindof random. Tip: there's many many acres of walking. If you go on the Model T ride (costs an additional small fee), the guy will loop you around the entire property and give you the highlights. For me, that was good enough. For others, at least it would lay the groundwork of the place so if you did feel like walking, you know what is where. Just a suggestion.

Kids and I had a great time and walk (and ride) through history. Kids loved riding the steam train and in the model T. My son especially liked catching the 1930 Ford bus to get around 'town'. Lots of living history with static displays, but live interaction in the craft area including glass blowing, weaving and printing, not to mention the machine shop and pottery. There was absolutely a moment as I walked down Main Street that I really felt I had been drawn back in time and could easily be in a small town in the 1920s or 30s. Great experience and will go back

My first and last experience with my 3 year old was horrible and DONT recommend taking your BLACK children. It was very obvious of the difference the entire visit that my 3 year old noticed they were not nice people. They didn't have any patience with my black family and the excitement of toddlers excitement.

We had a great time in Greenfield Village and wish we had been able to stay longer. The displays were amazing! It was so fulfilling to see homes and workshops of Ford, Edison, Frost, McGuffy, Heinz, Webster, and many others. It is a MUST go!

Overall, it was a nice day. Unfortunately, we had wanted to take a train ride in Greenfield Village, and they had sold out the tickets, so they said "come back in an hour" to see if we have any tickets available. We were going to leave right after the train ride, so we just left a little bit disappointed. Walking around outside and wearing a mask was a bit overkill for people who had been vaccinated, and since the President had said masks were no longer needed for people who had been vaccinated.

Just make the trip! It's definitely worth it. There is too much to describe here. Wright Brother's home and shop, Edison's lab from NY, old mills from Mass, wool carding shop from Georgia, ....., you name it!

The house Henry Ford was born in, the Wright Brothers actual bike shop, Wright Brothers home, Thomas Edison's Menlo Park and Florida labs, the steam trains, the park settings. WOW.

This Village was wonderful and is a testament to the intelligence of Henry Ford and his friends who were also famous inventors! Plan to spend a whole day, at least!

Greenfield Village is the first outdoor museum of its type in the United States, an outdoor living history museum section of the Henry Ford complex in Dearborn, Michigan. Dedicated in 1929 and opened to the public in 1933, it features nearly 100 historical buildings that were moved to the property from their original locations and arranged in a village setting with the intent of showing how Americans have lived and worked since the founding of our country. It includes buildings from the 17th century to the present, many staffed by costumed interpreters who conduct period tasks like farming, sewing and cooking. There also are craft building such as pottery, glass-blowing and tin shops that provide demonstrations while producing materials used in the village and for sale. The museum covers 240 acres but only 90 are used for the village while the rest is forest, river and pasture for sheep and horses. Visitors an ride through the village in authentic Ford Model Ts, a 1931 Ford Model AA bus, horse-drawn omnibuses and a trail pulled by a steam locomotive. Among the attractions are Noah Webster's Connecticut house, the Wright Brothers' bicycle shop and house, a replica of Thomas Edison's Merlo Park laboratory in New Jersey, Henry Ford's birthplace that is furnished as it was in his mother's time, Ford's garage where he built the Ford Quadricycle, Harvey Firestone's family farm from Columbiana, Ohio, and the the Logan County, Illinois, courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law.

It was a beautiful spring when we visited the museum and village. There were also more than 3,000 school kids on a field trip. When the noise in the museum got to be a little overwhelming, we walked over to the Greenfield Village having purchase a combo ticket. We were also hungry and there are 3 resturants in the village so we ate lunch there. There are 7 "historic districts" in the village which are all the original buildings relocated there or re-creations of the original. Especially interesting were the Wright Brothers home and bike shop and the Edison Menlo Park buildings. Time was limited for us as we had an evening flight home out of DFW (close by). Next visit for sure I want to take a ride in a Model T Ford around the village streets.

A step back in time. Truly amazing how much stuff Ford collected. The park is very spreed out but very organized and easy to see. You can ride in a Model T. Lots of shops and historical buildings. The newest thing is the Jackson Home from Selma Alabama. It will open next year. They sat it right next to George Washington Carvers log cabin. There was not a lot of eateries open the day we were there but maybe its because the time of year, there was not a lot of people there at that time. You can bring in water bottles and there are water filling stations. There is a great playground and ventage merry go round that was popular with kids and adults.

There is SO much history to soak up as you walk the Village. We rode the train ($5 per ticket) and took the Model T tour ($10 per ticket, but very very worth it.)

I wanted to do something special this Christmas because my son was coming home for Christmas with his new wife and also Grandma was visiting and it was her first Christmas without Grandpa. There was 10 family members that made it even more special. We had a great time looking at all the historical homes, and seeing the people dressed up for that time period. We enjoyed the shops also. The streets are dark, only lit by lanterns so be very careful walking. I did fall, did a tuck and roll but didn't hurt myself too bad. HA! We took a ride on the model T cars that take you around a block or so. Santa and two reindeers were there, and they had horse drawn wagons with Christmas lights on them and they were singing holiday songs. We had great mild weather but later in the evening it was getting colder so we decided not to stay for the fireworks. Its a great outing for the young and old. Going back in time was a nice experience. Would like to go during the summer to see more.

the stores are full of crap no more home made candles or rock candy. nice people, not too bad even though it has changed some. the building are air conditioned now but that doesn't make up for the commercialism nowadays.

We really enjoyed the Village tours. The Craft area and the working farm were our favorites. We enjoyed the smells of the ladies actually cooking lunch. Each. We also enjoyed the glass making and pottery areas. Very educational and enjoyable.

ALL DAY EXPERIENCE! This place is huge! If you want to see everything and watch the demonstrations it will take all day. You could easily even do 2 days. We bought the ride pass which included unlimited train, model T, horse and buggy, bus and carousel rides. It was well worth the price ($20ish per person) in my opinion. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. We rode the Model Ts 5 times (my child is obsessed with old cars) and each driver gave new information. Shout out to Jim for being my child's favorite but they all were really good! Another favorite experience was being able to turn the turntable for the train. Great physics lesson while being super fun. Added tip: pack a lunch and drinks. You are allowed to bring in a reasonable amount of food and beverages.

The Greenfield Village is a place hard to describe with words, so I will not waste many of them in a useless attempt for the impossible...

The Village is one of those places in the world that provides an integral experience. I what Disney would have probably attempted to do at Disneyland had he have more money at the opening time.

The combination of Ford and Edison make the place a sort of Utopia where everything works well and is set to keep on improving. The attention to detail and the ambience supported by the size of the location let’s you have a completely immersive experience.

I just did not like the fact that you had to pay extra for the rides, even when the economics are understandable.

I would return to Detroit only to visit “The Henry Ford” complex anytime. A single purpose trip is justifiable. I was there for three hours and left at the closing time craving for more. I had no chance to cover the whole thing.

Don’t miss it. No one excuses. If you have to put a second mortgage on your house to attend it would probably be some of the best spent money in your life...

Enjoy!

Experiencing the holiday spirit without commercialism was a real treat! We loved it!
The night we were there was a little cold for the children (ages 2 and 4) but they were troupers and really enjoyed the ride in the antique car and the wagon while singing Jingle Bells. Enjoying mulled hot cider and roasted chestnuts was an added treat.

Took my teenage daughters while we were traveling for sports. Unfortunately it was almost 100 degrees the only day we could go and we all have in before we could see the whole place. It was MUCH larger than I had expected and so much to see! Loved that they had docents (?) In some of the buildings to tell stories and anecdotes about the historical people. We would totally love to go back.

We had a marvelous day at Greenfield Village. Must dos include the train, model-T and carousel rides. We especially enjoyed the Wright Brothers Bike Shop and family home. Edison’s Menlo Park area was also very interesting.

So much to see! We spent three hours at this park, and could easily spent three more. We rode the train around the park first, which helped us get the lay and history of the village. Then we walked to the Carousel, and rode on it, which was fun. Then we took a Model T ride, and learned more about the village and especially the Ford cars. The rest of the time was spent walking around the Crafters' part of the town, the Menlo Park reconstruction, the Wright Bros. home and shop, and popping into a few other houses and buildings in the town and farm area. I bought a book about the Village and realized how much more we had to see...hope to return some day. A storm blew in, so we ran for cover and went to the Museum.

We visited Greenfield Village with a combination ticket along with the Ford Factory tour and the Ford Museum. We enjoyed all parts of our visit. The factory was excellent as was the village and the museum. We spent one day at the factory and a second day visiting the village and museum. We would like to have had more time on the second day.

Prepare to do a lot of walking. There are plenty of places to sit down to relax. We recommend spending a full day at each location.

We visited Greenfield Village the day after we did the Henry Ford Museum. The village clock is set in the early 20th-century and includes some simple daily farm and hometown life along with some famous names. We really enjoyed watching the craftsmen - potters, weavers, and our favorite, the glassblowers. There are a lot of homes of famous Americans - Henry Ford, the Wright Brothers, and Thomas Edison (Menlo Park itself!). And up the street from these innvators who so vastly changed our lives, you'll find the homes of George Washington Carver (replica home), Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, and even a Cotswold Cottage built in 1600s England. The homes are a handful of replicas mixed in with actual homes, moved here to the village. Most are sparsely furnished - you can pretty much walk in and out at your leisure, spending only a few minutes if you choose. There are docents through the village, and every one of them gives a short, informative talk (brief enough for modern short attention spans) and will take any questions or have a lengthy discussion if you are really interested. For an extra charge, there are rides on Model Ts and a carousel, but we chose to ride the coal-fed steam locomotive - a 30-minute ride that we stayed on for 2 trips - a perfect end to our day.

There is food available throughout the village, and the restrooms are clean. There is currently construction in the center for a new restaurant area, but we found it to be minimally disturbing. There are at least 2 gift shops - one for branded merchandise and one for the craftwares made by the artisans in the village.

Traveller's hack: We bought our tickets in person at the ticket area in the Henry Ford the previous day. The sales clerk helped us determine what would best suit our visit and our wallets. We ended up buying memberships instead of 2-day tickets for the museum and Greenfield Village. The membership is good for unlimited visits for a year for you and a guest, gets you discounts on merchandise and food and free parking, and ended up being slightly less expensive than if we'd bought 2-day tickets for everyone in our group. It also gave us visit flexibility with a lousy weather forecast - we didn't feel pressured on how to spend our time.

The village can be enjoyed by all ages, although children may have a harder time visiting the individual homes and lose interest. Our family group was 5 adults, and with our very different interests, we all found something that appealed to our individual interests.

If you like history this is the place for you. Very friendly staff at each historic location. Authentic old time crafts, workplaces and homes. We spent 5 hours and could have spent more! Allow time to enjoy each venue.

My family loved this place! The Model T ride was wonderful and well worth the wait time. Every building had signs explaining their purpose and/or history or a costumed interpreter or other staff member to provide information and answer questions. Between the signs and the app, it was clear which buildings had been moved there, were built there using some original material or were built there using new (at the time) materials. And the variety: a working farm, traditional crafts (pottery, glassblowing, weaving, printing, etc.), trains, early industrial machinery, shops you’d see on Main Street, homes from the Northeast and Midwest, and the homes and workplaces of innovators like Ford, Edison and the Wright Brothers. We had to rush through some of the areas to be able to see everything, so I could have spent one or two more days.

We arrived at noon and had more than enough time to see it all. We were fortunate there were few people so we were able to stay safely distanced inside the many home and workshops. I imagine later in the season that would be difficult. The highlights were seeing the actual workshops of some of our greatest inventions… the Wright Brothers Bicycle shop where you can see the building of a large portion of the plane … and Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park New Jersey labs where he and his team invented the light bulb (among other things). Both these buildings had great docents that discussed the accomplishments and the fact these were the original buildings moved to this site makes it all the better. The remainder of the buildings were okay (a little repetitive and things I’ve seen elsewhere). The frozen custard was delicious!! Well worth a stop.

Growing up in the Detroit area, a trip to Greenfield Village was an annual event for my family. Having moved away this was my first time back to the Village in decades. As wonderful as I remembered it - it has somehow managed to become even better. The grounds are immaculate and beautiful. The streets have been paved which not only make walking more comfortable but make way for vintage motor cars (Model T's & more) giving rides. There are knowledgeable docents, most in period attire) in the various historic houses and artisan shops to bring everything to life (my favorite were the ladies in the millinery shop). Greenfield Village is a "must see" for everyone - from anywhere - at any age. A joyous history lesson.

situated outside the Henry ford museum. This village is a beautiful setup with ancient buildings from the past. They do have workshops. We walked around the building and took the steam train which really took back to olden times. The drivers of the model T are very knowledgeable and they provided a lot of information on the various homes and buildings recreated in the village. It is worth spending an afternooon in this place.

What an interesting place this is with replicas of homes that belonged to famous people like Noah Webster and Robert Frost. Edison's laboratory is there along the courthouse where Lincoln served as an attorney. We even got to see a baseball game with players wearing vintage uniforms and using the old rules. It's fun to see the old buses and cars ride by. We rode the train. The ice cream at the shop was delicious. I would not try to see this in under 3 hours.

Love this place.....forget the I-phone, the internet, the politics and step back in time where things were simple. Wonderful place to unwind and forget your troubles, even if just for a little while.

I was quite surprised by our visit. I knew little of the Village as it was closed when we were last at the Henry Ford in March 2014. I thought it would be all about the history of cars. I was so wrong! Great American history. All the staff were incredibly knowledgeable about the particular area they were "hosting". Highly recommend this place - for adults and children.

The grounds were beautiful. Employees dressed the part nicely and shared valuable history. The other employees were so nice, everywhere. I became a member after years of not attending and was happy to see everything was still as nice as I remember.

We took a ride in a Tin Lizzy, we visited Edison's workshop, we saw the Wright Brother's workshop! It was a fantastic place and a highlight of our visit to Detroit. At first I thought this would be hokey, but I was blown away. I wish I had more time to spend.

My 16 year-old son and I visited Greenfield Village on a recent Sunday. I’d heard about it forever, but this was our first trip. It was a beautiful breezy day, which certainly made the day even better (I honestly wouldn’t go in the rain). Henry Ford was a man with money, diverse interests, and interesting friends like Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone. He moved a number of original homes/buildings to this little village he created including his childhood home; the one-room schoolhouse he attended; the home of his favorite teacher from said schoolhouse; a train roundhouse; a stone cottage from England; a jewelry store from London; Edison’s Menlo Park lab; Edison’s original Fort Myer’s lab; Noah Webster’s home, etc. They’re all beautifully placed in a village setting where you can walk the wide sidewalks, stop for a traditional tea, have a meal in a cool 18th Century tavern, and see a milliner’s shop. There are people in period costumes in each facility telling you what went on in that place, playing badminton, and driving around Model T trucks doing their jobs.

Speaking of Model T’s, do take a ride in one! They use ones from Ford’s collection and a charming driver takes you around town telling you about the car and Ford. This was a highlight for us!

They play a traditional baseball game (NO mitts!) on a lovely grassy lawn with shade trees to sit under some afternoons. There’s a horse drawn school bus, as well as an early Ford school bus. The place just buzzed with Model Ts and these other vehicles!

We rode on an original coal-fired steam engine that takes you around the outskirts of the park-I suggest doing that first as it will give you the lay of the land.

We started out purchasing tickets online that didn’t include being able to do the train, Model T, horse-drawn school bus or Ford school bus rides, but went to guest services and upgraded to the All Access Pass. This one gives you access to the village, the rides, the museum and the factory tour. We were only able to do the village that day, but we can use the museum and factory tour on another day this season! So we plan to come back!

If you like history, you’ll enjoy this place! (Oh, and EVERY SINGLE PERSON that worked for the village, whether a train conductor, ticket person, or customer service person was extremely nice and knowledgeable. They hire right!

What a great place to visit. Got to see the way they used to do things in the past. Even rode in a 1914 ford model t.

Loved this village! We could have easily spent two days here, but we only had half a day because we toured the Ford Factory in the morning. Loved riding the Model T--that's a must see! The post office is a great stop as is Edison's upstairs workshop. (Both had knowledgable people working these areas). You can send two old timey postcards from the old post office for $5. An employee said to never visit on a Thursday because that's when most school groups come! He said had been 1,000 students there that day, so thankfully we arrived at 1pm and missed most of the chaos! haha!

This village is like stepping back in time. There is a lot to see and do and the workers here are very knowledgeable and passionate about their role. It's definitely worth seeing. You could spend an hour here or all day if you wanted.

We spent a better part of a day wandering thru this village. So many things to see & experience. It was an overcast day so the crowds were low. This place has something for everyone.

We spent the day here on a recent visit. There is a lot to do and see and one could spend several days here. You just might learn something along the way!

Is a fun place with lots of history, small shop and streets old cars driving around horse carriages and the old steam train! Is a good place for children and adults!! Never get tired of going there! Always discover something new!! They do have special event for Halloween and Christmas the decorations are great!!

If you want to travel in time, just go to “The village”.

I would recommend to buy the ride pass. You cannot miss going on the steam
train or a little tour on the famous Ford T. Is really cool.

If you have kids, you need to let them play on the playground.

Really enjoyed seeing some famous people's homes that had been moved there. I really couldn't get what I was looking at at first and finally had to ask an employee at the train depot, who was nice enough to explain the village concept. It is a very large place, probably too large to keep small children interested. Overall a decent place but I do not need to return.

Fun night for kids, family, couples and friends. Parking is easy and a short walk to the entrance. Entry price includes everything except train ride ($3 extra), food and beverages. Lots to do and see! We were impressed that it wasn't overly crowded and you can see things at your leisure.

This is a great night out. Tickets sell out on-line super fast. It’s not crowded, with a ten minute or less wait for the wagon or car ride. Food and drink stands available for sale. The staff is entertaining and happy to be there. Dress warm with good shoes etc… it’s Michigan.

There is so much to see and do here one could spend days. There are craft demonstrations, such as printing and glass-blowing; a working farm with animals for children; rides on trains and antique cars and buses; historical homes and workshops of such famous people as Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone. There can be a lot of walking involved to see everything. The train ride around the perimeter is a fun way to get a general overview. There are several places to eat inside the village. The grounds are well kept, with many flowers in season. It's best on a warm day without rain.

Spent whole day covering everything the village had to offer.Excellent presentations of historical places and events. Highly recommend this to individuals and families. Would caution those with very young children to make sure that you have other items for their entertainment as thi can be a very long day.

Go early for less crowds and easier parking. Go after 7pm for better people watching. We drove 5hrs to see this event. Main disappointment was that we expected to tour historic renditions of workshops, stores, and homes. These were closed. Looking in the windows, we noticed the displays lacked informational signs explaining the displays. We chose the Fairy Tale dinner option. As expected, it was an expensive school cafeteria meal. If I lived close by I'd try it again on a regular day.

I've heard a lot of people talk about Greenfield Village but we've never been. What a fun place! The "employees" make the experience so much better! They are fun with the kids and have a sense of humor. The Model T car ride and train ride was fun. Our biggest frustration was finding our way around! There were a few things that we wanted to see but it was so big and we had a hard time reading the map. We didn't come very prepared and I wish I would've brought a few bottles of water because they are $2.50 each and it was so hot and we needed multiple! Fun for all ages.

Enjoyed a 1/2-day visit to Greenfield Village. It was a great idea of the Fords to realize the value of saving and relocating (or rebuilding) these important historic homes and industries. Staff were very informative and helpful. Especially enjoyed 'meeting' Thomas Edison at his press conference. Mr. Edison was very well played by a young man. You can watch people ride around the village in Model T's, an old bus, on the steam locomotive, or on horse-drawn vehicles. I was worried about crowds, but the place is so big that there was room for everyone (on a Friday). I also enjoyed seeing the glass museum. My only complaint was the amount of litter on the ground, especially around areas that were well-visited. I didn't see any staff picking up any of the trash, which they should do, especially after lunchtime. Also, I wish there had been some kind of entertainment, like musicians at a bandstand, or musicians strolling around the grounds, just to add some atmosphere.
I'm not sure if it is allowed to bring in your own food, but it's a great way to keep the costs down. If you don't park there (for example, if you took Uber), make sure they don't charge you for parking at the entrance gate where you pay for your tickets.
If you like history, this is the place for you.

The village is well laid out 80 acres. You can take various rides (for a extra fee) around if you don’t want to walk. If you want to see all of it, probably plan on a day because there is a lot to see and experience.

This interesting village has actual homes and buildings from famous people in history. Take the time to speak with the workers, they are a wealth of knowledge, including Millie who we spoke with outside the chapel!

This was an incredible place to explore and experience. Such a wide variety of history and actual experiences in farming or games or shows. The people working here are so helpful and are passionate about where they are and engaging you in the experience. A variety of food choices to eat. You could easily spend 2 days covering everything. Great place for a school field trip too. Family fun

Love to spend a few hours or all day wandering around and enjoying. History made interesting. Great time for kids or adults.

There is so mucho see at Greenfield Village. The working machines from days gone by and the carefully restored homes and shops of a bygone era are captivating. Pleasant guides share a wealth of information about each of the featured building. The Model A ride is fun, too.

A fun day outside loved the model T cars. Fun to walk around and enjoy the buildings that are there and then attempt to re create Main Street American. I didn’t enjoy the children running un supervised by the parents. Way too much history to appreciate.

So much fun riding in the Model Ts, on the steam engine train, and the horse drawn carriage. Definitely get a ride pass to ride on all the cars and train. Loved the Wright brothers and the Thomas Edson lab.

Went to the Holiday Nights again this year. Our fifth year.
Well thought out program. Lots to see and do in a relatively short time. Weather was cold but pretty good overall considering it was December. We have also been there during snowy nights and that can be a bit of challenge.
Parking is tight and since it is dark out makes it more of a challenge. Get there early, dress warmly and off you go.
Before you know it you are tired from walking, cold and happy but you have seen some wonderful sites, heard festive music and taken some amazing rides.

We enjoyed our visit to Greenfield Village despite the heat wave while we were there. There are buildings that have ac to go into if you need a break from the heat. We bought a combination pass to the Village and the Henry Ford Museum which saves you money. (A family of 4 should consider getting a membership, even for one visit.) At first, we thought we would do the morning in the village and the afternoon in the Museum but we were advised this would be rushing the village so we spent the entire day there and then visited the museum the next morning. We still didn't see everything in the village. We bought the ride pass and we rode in a Model T, on the train, and the carousel. Didn't have time for the historic bus. It was a 45 minute wait for the Model T. Some said the lines would get worse later, others said they would thin out in the afternoon. The ride gives you a feel for the entire village and what you might want to visit and is fun but I feel we wasted time in the line and we did not get to do everything. The Model T ride is also expensive on its own--you definitely save money getting the pass if you want to do the rides. Mixed feelings about Henry Ford but glad the buildings and crafts there are preserved, including Ford's home, Wright Brothers' house, courthouse where Lincoln practiced law, the home of a formerly enslaved family, train roundhouse, machine shops, etc. Good interpreters and good food options (we had tea at the Cotswold house/forge).

This was my 5th or 6th time visiting and it continues to impress. Sanitizing stations were everywhere. Even the statues wore masks! They sanitized the train in between rides. I felt very safe. A wonderful outdoor venue to visit!

Visiting was me, my disabled (wheelchair) husband, 2 children, and my disabled parents (1 wheelchair, 1 walker). It took us 2 days to get through it, but LOVED it! I would LOVE to go at Christmas time personally. I highly recommend going!

Very impressive, surpassed all our expectations. A full day is needed to get the best experience and see it all. I highly recommend a visit.

We spent an entire day and had a terrific time. Ford had brought together an amazing collection of buildings from 19th century American history, This is a definite MUST do!!!

In this exhibit you will see the test rides of the original Model T around the original streets of this park.
Also there is a typical ride of a regular size Passenger Train around the park. This ride is unlimited turn by turn to enjoy this ride by sharing with guests enjoyiing this attraction.

Also there is a good pickup restaurant for late breakfast and lunch at very reasonable cafeteria style pricing.

There is also a Thomas Edison Electric invention display starting in the late 1870 and a lineup of all of the eareliest Ford vehicles plus some others in a separate gallery.

A must see while visiting Dearborn! If you are a historical or architectural enthusiast, or just want to spend a nice day with family and friends, Greenfield Village is a wonderful place to visit!

Walking in the park surrounded by fascinating historical building and beautiful manicured grounds, it almost feels like you have walked into the past! Greenfield Village allows the visitor to enjoy, not only the building and grounds, but to appreciate the contribution, of so many heroes, from all walks of life, who have helped to make the world we live in, a better place!

Yes, Henry Ford, his family, and his team at Ford were/are arguably some of the best innovators in the world, and Greenfield Village is a fine example!

For us the Greenfield Village was the highlight of the Ford complex. Living history, staff members in character and a historic baseball tournament.

Absolutely awestruck by all that is in this village.
Thomas Edisons lab, Wright Bros home and workshop.
Working farm. A must see!

Very clean, well maintained, with nice people. Was there on July 8 which wasn't crowded. Due to COVID not everything was open. The problem is getting around. We were offered a map, entered Greenfield Village, and then found ourselves going down a road to the left into "farmland," so then had to figure out where we were, how to get to where there was more to see, but didn't know from the map what was open and what was closed, and the education value of the different locations is left to chance. The place really should adopt the whatever software the Detroit Zoo is using, which makes planning and visiting much better due to having a digital experience to accompany the actual experience.

Greenfield village is one of my favorite places! I took 13 church kids here on a Mystery trip and we learned about freedom. In particular we stopped at the Susquehanna plantation house for the 20 minute play called “How I Got over” which focused on slaves escaping to freedom. Very good!

Thomas Edison, Menlo Park was moved from New Jersey with the earth around it. Many properties and original houses were transported to the village. A real coal train ride, Model T rides. A restaurant serving 1800's food. Many industrial revolution machines. Great learning experience.

Like the Henry Ford Museum which has a lot to see, Greenfield Village is a lovely little town that Henry Ford put together. There are too many homes and businesses to list, but some of my favorites were the Edison buildings, the chapel, and the garage where Ford built his first automobile

Tho it was the hottest day of the year, we enjoyed our day at Greenfield so very much! The guides were amazing and knew their 'time period' beautifully. Whether walking or taking a ride in a Model T or riding around in the steam locomotive, it was a lovely park to explore. Highly recommend taking the whole day (or maybe 2) as there is a lot of history to enjoy!

Greenfield was amazing. I loved all the vintage buildings that have been moved on this site. We were there all day and didn't get to see everything. When you go, get the unlimited ride pass...it's well worth it.

You can spend all day here touring the houses and workshops. If you have children then taking the train ride with them is a plus.

Wish I had more time to see everything here. You will marvel in history and take in the awe-inspiring buildings and depictions of the past. Around every corner it just got better and better and you enter each building. Staff is very knowledgeable and on scene at each location. Would recommend taking a ride on the Model T which I didn't have tome to do. Actual bikes from the Wright Brothers shop, artifacts from Thomas Edison and so much more. This is a must visit place to be on the top of your travel plans. I came here because of the history and the tv show Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca. He films here. The location is a thousand times better in person. I will def return to spend more time at each venue.

Interesting that Henry Ford collected BUILDINGS! Lots of history to be learned as you visit each building. The docents at each were very knowledgeable! There were plenty of staff around the ground to help. We spent 4 hours and he went to the farm section and I went to the buildings. So if you want to see it all, it would take the whole day if not more. My favorite was the Noah Webster house! Should have bought the admission that included the Model T ride or shuttle as didn't realize how big this place was and there is lots of walking to do! My husband did lunch while I finished up my section and it was very expensive for what he got!

Holiday Nights are fun of fun and food. Period drinks are available for purchase. Lots of holiday music: choirs, brass bands, etc.

Great family fun: rides in Model Ts,artwork, movies, singalongs, fireworks.

We first went to catch the train that goes around the village. Guess we had just missed one so we waited in line more than 30 minutes. Turned out this was wasted time as we could have walked to another of places. Just don't be afraid to walk or rent one of the wheelchairs or motorized. Only two places open to eat. Recommend A TASTE OF HISTORY for a quick delicious lunch versus the tavern.

This place is amazing. LOTS of walking. You need a FULL day for the village. The concept of preserving American history is fantastic and found the houses etc. to be very interesting. Loved riding in one of the old cars. Took a ride on the train which is helpful getting to places. We ate lunch at the Tavern. The food was amazing and loved the atmosphere. Need a second day to see the Ford museum and Car factory tour!! It took us 2 days and weren't able to see everything!

We had a wonderful day here so much to do and see just amazing to be able to step back and time. Tip get the ride band so worth it you get to ride in the Model T cars, carousel,horse drawn carriage,train and buses as well all unlimited really makes the day special. Grounds are spotless staff is so knowledgable and polite to answer any questions.

My friend and I took a morning to visit Greenfield Village. It is a turn of the century village with various buildings, workshops, vehicles, and trains. We walked around, visiting farmhouses where the occupants were spinning wool, and cooking over an open fire. We visited Thomas Edison's lab, and a boarding house where several of his employees would stay.

There was a train that you could pick up at various points throughout the village. We also enjoyed a ride in a Model-T and rode a carousel.

The weather turned bad and we decided to leave. If you wanted to really look the place over, you could probably spend a few days.

As a decades-long member of "The Henry Ford" with too many favorite experiences to enumerate, I would have to say that my favorite part of the 2020 experience was the care and attention The Henry Ford put into making Greenfield Village clean and safe. The employees assigned to the railroad throughout the opening season deserve special commendation for ensuring a safe ride for all who boarded. I also noted extraordinary attention given to disinfecting the Model Ts on display as well as railings and gate entrances that appeared to be high contact surfaces. For sentimental reasons, I appreciated seeing and hearing the horse-drawn carriage making its way through the village even though riders were wisely not permitted. While a significant degree of the "whole experience" could not be provided this season, it was highly evident throughout the Village that the brilliant minds behind the re-opening put forth significant thought, time, and effort into delivering an optimum experience for all who entered. Five stars are not enough!

The village experiences were fantastic. My compliments to the staff.From the moment you enter everyone is there to help. We were in group of six we went on the train,carousel the model T car ride was fantastic. We had lunch at the cafeteria the food was well priced and tasty. I must compliment the staff at this venue money well spent.

Great trip back in time to learn about various inventors and inventions that impact our daily lives. We only had part of the day to visit but we enjoyed the train ride and Model T car ride and the Thomas Edison workshop. The workers/docent were all knowledgeable and helpful. Would like to return and see more when we have more time.

Come and see the laboratory where Edison made his inventions. Hear the stories of what these men accomplished. This is almost a magical place. You can see and hear how a phonograph was developed. This is a living museum that brings the past to life.There is so much to see and do and as you do it, you see the story of America, from farming on the Harvey Firestone farm to the age of the factories like the Ford Motor Company.

Walk around this huge space and find many houses/businesses from different periods in time. See how they made things "back then", such as glass blowing, the Wrights plane, Edisons workshop. Ride in a Model T or go for a train ride. Be prepared to walk.

When we went there was a huge car show going on. My grandsons were in heaven. Beautiful cars on display.

Ride in a Model T it was so fun. Then when your feet are tired and sore go for a train ride.

Great place to visit, preferably when the weather is warmer. We enjoyed walking through the village, it is quite large and I am sure we missed a few areas. Outdoor shops and entertainment was not open, as it was cold and snowing. Definitely worth visiting in warmer weather.

What an amazing place! We loved the courthouse that Abe Lincoln practiced law in— it was brought from Illinois. The working post office was great, sent postcards from it. The Grimm Jewelry Store, glass blowing, ceramics and print making was fun. Enjoyed the working farm and house. It was $39.95 plus $19.00 for rides that included the model-t, horse drawn carriage and locomotive. We got there mid day and only could do about a 1/3, you really could use two days. To do the Ford museum also you would need an extra day. Highly recommend it! Lots of walking!!

terrible interactions with people of color
Plantation treatment by staff
Not a good experience
African American parents and children were singled out for proof of purchase with train rides AND Carousel plus substandard treatment by Greenfield Village staff.

We had the best time at Greenfield Village! We came up with the best plan of action for the whole place. We rode the train to each district and explored around there, then hopped on the train to go to another district. Our favorite sights included the printing office, Robert Frost house, Edison’s lab, Ford house, Firestone farmhouse, turntable, and A Taste of History. We totally recommend going to this amazing place if you are in the Detroit area. We guarantee that you will feel like you stepped back in time!

Although it was hot and muggy we had a really nice time here. Some of the buildings are airconditioned so you do get a break every so often from heat. We did Greenfield after the v9:20am tour of the Rouge Factory and that worked well for us This is an amazing place to visit to see the buildings that were moved here as well as some built in the 1920s A must see if in area

Cars are only a small part. You won't find this much American History outside of the Smithsonian. Kennedy's assassination limousine, Lincoln's first courtroom, Lincoln's chair from the Ford Theater, Rosa Park's bus, the Le Mans GT40's, Edison's actual laboratories, Wright Brother's shop, the homes they all grew up in, Many famous Americans actual homesteads, Ford's extravagant violin collection, it goes on and on. One day is no where near enough to see everything.

I haven’t been here in years and was excited to get back again and go with my husband. The exhibits are very interesting and the in character employees/volunteers really know a lot of information.

As soon as we walked into the gate, we walked back into history. We saw an old passenger bus and for 50 cents had a ride around with the driver pointing out what we were looking at. There is a lot of walking and you just don't see everything in a day. Many of the buildings had people to tell you a little about who lived in the homes or what took place in the buildings. Even how the building came about being in the village. Still didn't see it all.

Located right next to the Henry Ford museum this amazing park like area is a great way to spend a day. Enjoy a lengthy steam train ride, being driven around town in a Model T or horse drawn carriage or get dizzy on an antique carousel. A number of snack areas and a large Tavern restaurant with period costume servers.
Lots to do here for the entire family. Lots of walking so wear sturdy shoes.

So many things to see and do. Plan a full day. Ride the train, carousel, horse-drawn buggies, the MODEL T! Visit with the craftsmen in the 1850s village. See historical structures from all over the world, brought here and reconstructed.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. From riding in a Model T (twice with a ride pass) to seeing a steam locomotive from above AND from underneath; from historic buildings and people to craftsmanship of days gone by; we had a very memorable day. The only thing we could've wished for was more time. We were there from when the gates opened to when they closed and didn't have time to see many of the shows or all the buildings. There is a wealth of things to see and do.

I wasn’t going to write a review, but after being members for the first time, and the grave disappointment from the past year at Greenfield Village and their special events, thought, why not. So we bought a membership for the first time, thought it would save us money as opposed to paying for a family of four each time we go. I am honestly not too sure what o paid for and why, the homes are not open and the only restaurant open is taste of history. Not much activity really, more like a park with old homes and everything is either roped off in the homes or glassed off. I would say maybe 10 homes are open. It’s a pretty park, I’ll give it that. The farm is probably the most active home on the property, animals, farmers, women in the home explaining what happened in days past. No other homes had this, my little boy even said, why is no one dressed up in costumes like they used too?

We went to Holiday nights, long story short, don’t waste your money.

We will not be returning.

The buildings brought here or recreated here highlight what the US was like in the 1800s and showcase some important locations in the history of innovation. Edison's Menlo Park laboratory is recreated while the Wright Brothers' home and bicycle shop have been brought to the museum. The docents are costumed in the time period and stay in character. There is a lot to see & take in. It requires a lot of walking although there are period buggies, buses and cars that can take you around to some extent. There are several restaurants and concessions in the Village. They do get very busy at lunch time.

Place full with things to learn and experience how previous generations lived. Also checking out famous people houses and factories. Really like going back in time. It has a coal train and some rides for the kids, not to mention the running classic cars that you can ride on.

An entire day was not long enough to see and experience everything. The re-enactors and docents are great! Well informed and engaging. I hope to get back and see the rest of it sometime. Our 13 year-old daughter enjoyed the schoolhouse lesson, the roundhouse exhibits including the equipment pieces and how they were maintained, and the George Washington Carver cabin. The Daniel Webster home and book/dictionary exhibits were especially interesting to me.

Friends recommended Greenfield Village to us a few years ago and it’s stayed on my “to-visit” list since then. This place was FANTASTIC! We spent the entire day visiting, up until the closing minute. Couple traveling with a grandmother and two teenagers and one tween, and everyone loved the day. Staff is very engaging and up for answering all kinds of questions, which we definitely appreciated. Highly recommend visiting if you get the chance!

It was like a walk-through history, very beautiful settings, and well informed staff to answer questions. We are comfortable shoes to do a lot of walking.

Greenfield village is an amazing educational and fun place for the entire family.
It is a must visit place .
Kids will see the Original beginning of the Ford Car industry as well as The Wright brothers workshop.
Edison workshop where the conducive light bulb was invented.
The lab where the phone was invented and many many more attractions.
You will be able to ride The steam train. Drive in the very old original Ford T2 model car. Ride horse and buggy, enjoy one of the oldest Carousal….
You will be able to learn and enrich yourself with many many wonderful memories.

The kids didn’t want to leave! If a door was open… they went through it and wanted to see and smell everything! I had no idea they like the smell of “old things”… they kept saying “it smells like great grandpas house”!

Such an amazing collection of historic homes, and so much more. Henry Ford had such a heart for preserving history, and it shows. All kids need to visit!

So much to see and do here. I would suggest taking your time and visiting more then one day. Ate at Mrs fishers southern cooking. For lunch and it was very good. I highly recommend going to the model T rides first thing to save yourself from waiting in line. Remember that the rides take an extra ticket.

This is a great stop for those 10 years and older, especially if you love history. Had no idea that there was so much here. The staff was very knowledgeable and shared so much not found in history books. Recommend planning to spend the entire day. Our only disappointment was there was really only one place open for lunch so the wait was longer than it should have been just to get a sandwich and drink.

Hubby & I loved Greenfield Village; we rode the model-Ts, the horse and carriage and the train. We didn't have time to walk around the full community, so, make sure you allow enough time.

This Village has it all- Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers and of course, Henry Ford!
All of this packed into one inviting place and Thomas the Train! The guides were amazing, enthusiastic and informative. To get a real feel for the area, it is a good place to start.

We have been to Greenfield Village several times, but this was our first visit for their Halloween event. It was outstanding! I would recommend getting your tickets as early as possible because some of the additional add ons were sold out early. We could not get train tickets as they were already sold out when we bought tickets. You should look at your schedule they are handing out at the entrance and plan a strategy. Some of the things that are truly awesome (headless horsemen, reading at Edgar Allen Poe's house) are scheduled for certain times. We missed a few things we wish we had seen. You have to move fast to see it all - it is an amazing 3 hours though! Loved the food vendors (hot donuts were excellent!). New food court was very reasonable - we got a medium pizza for $13.95. Drinks were crazy expensive though, but you're a captive audience. This is not something a toddler would understand, as a lot of it is storybook themed. But kids 5 and up would love it! We had a great evening and will be returning again!

Honestly, a full day is not enough to take it all in. The collection of buildings, furnishings, vehicles, and artisans is a lot to absorb, but is extensive. History buffs will love Greenfield Village. I do recommend purchasing the ride pass for an extra $18 per person. You can utilize the steam train to get around (a lesson I wish I had learned early on in the day because it has three stops), the antique bus and carriage rides, and to take a ride in an authentic Ford Model T automobile (we rode in a 1923 Model T Depot Hack).

The footprint of the village is larger than anticipated and I wish I had done a little planning the evening before with the map. That being said, the grounds are organized well by theme. Visitors can get a feel for the early American farm culture, explore the Industrial Revolution through master craftspeople, soak in Main Street life at the turn of the last century, visit a variety of historically significant homes, and learn a whole lot about Thomas Edison from his Menlo Park Lab.

Almost every building is open and have a variety of rooms to view. Some of the buildings have docents ready to answer any questions. A few buildings do have steps and that may cause an issue for people with mobility issues. When possible, ramps are provided.

Restrooms are spread out throughout the village. Food stands and a few restaurants are available when visitors feel hungry. The Eagle Tavern is the signature restaurant and is highly recommended.

Time considerations: The steam train takes approximately 35 minutes to make a full loop but has three stations in which passengers can board or exit. Our wait for the Model T rides was about 30 minutes, but the line got longer as we waited. Plan in extra time to watch artisans and their skill. Also, plan time to play some badminton, roll a hoop across the public square, ride the carousel, or talk to the many costumed docents throughout the village.

If you have children, there is a play area near the carousel! If they get tired easily from a lot of walking, take that in consideration so you can make the day enjoyable for everyone. I believe there was stroller and electric scooter rental at the gate.

very historical, folks dressed in period garb greet you as you stroll through the village and it gives younger folks a glimpse of how things used to be. you can go for a ride in an actual model "t" around the village. it is worth your time to check out greenfield village.

This place is adjacent to the Ford museum and takes another day to do it justice. It is a recreation of like in the late 1800's and early 1900's and includes Henry Ford's early home, Thomas Edison's workshop, and a wide variety of other interesting exhibits. The staff are dressed in period costumes and you can tour the attraction on a train or in an antique Ford. Don't miss it if you are in the area and have time. .

This is a day event I really enjoyed everything about it there was so many things to do and see in so many exhibits what a wonderful time I love riding in the old cars and listen to stories about days of past I must do if you're in Dearborn Michigan

We went for the Civil War remembrance events, and it was very well done. Too many things going on to make it to all, but it was sure worth the price if admission, and then some.

The Village is an amazing experience to step back into the past. Allow at least one full day for the Village alone. Plan to ask questions-- staff are available in many of the buildings to provide more information. Rides are extra, but highly recommend the Model T Rides ($10/pp) and 1930s Model A buses as the drivers explain the sites along the routes and can answer questions about the vehicles. Recommend arriving early to avoid long line for the Model T rides. A daily ride pass includes the Model T and A, train, and carousel (unlimited). For us, it was worthwhile to purchase the annual with unlimited rides, as this is required to ride the horse drawn carriages.

I cannot say how much we enjoyed Greenfield Village. The shear size and variety of buildings and activities was almost overwhelming - but not quite! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the Ford Rouge plant; because we were elevated on a catwalk, the perspective prevented us from seeing some of the details of the truck building process, but it was fascinating and informative nonetheless. We had lunch at the Tavern, and recommend that to all visitors to GV; the serrvice was pleasant, the food was very good and the blueberry pie was made from scratch, definitely not from canned blueberries. We rode a Model T and the driver was very knowldgeable and answered my questions cheerfully, although I suspect he is asked the same questions dozens of times a day! Also enjoyed the train ride; I expected a "toy" train but this was the real thing. And so many buildings and homes of historical importance. We have to go back because even though we arrived at the 9 am opening, had no time for the Ford Museum and only scratched the surface of GV. Mind you, at our age, we move little slower than some of the guest!! LOL.

There is SO much to see and do here! We went for a day trip, but we could have easily come back for more the next day! Very unique, and well preserved historical homes and buildings are here including, The Wright Brother's home, Thomas Edison's factory, Henry Ford's former teacher's home, and much more. There are plenty of ways to get around the village- carriage ride, Model T ride, walking, and riding a steam train. There is plenty of cafes inside the park is well, each area offers its own unique cuisine. Kids from 1 to 95 will love this historical village, it truly feels as though you are stepping back in time!

I went this year for Hallowe'en nights this year in 2020.There was a lot neat thing here for first time doing this .There Jack-O- Lantern's all over the place . Different face on everyone than . The Pumpkin Quartet was sing some song's. The woman in white was very creek. There people just bring some good at time this year that everyone need .I went on train ride it was cool. There was a lot learn and good food to eat.

Highly recommend this experience to a slower paced time. We road the Model T, Model AA Bus, train and carousel. All the tour guides were informative and friendly. If you choose to get a custard-get a small. The large was too big and melting before you could eat it all-very tasty though. The whole village was very clean, great old buildings with accurate depictions of what they were like in their time. We had planned to stay for about 2 hours and ended up there for 4 1/2 hours. Great experience.

What a wonderful experience, Great learning for the kids and adults. The Model T are a great experience to ride on. People were sure little back then.

We only had one day to visit the whole Ford property. The Village is a must-do. We especially enjoyed seeing the historic homes. Some exhibits weren’t open in November, so you should probably try to go in the warmer months. You could definitely spend an entire day just in the Village.

We have been to Greenfield Village a few times as a family but this was our first time without kids. We love going and walking around the grounds and riding on the rides. We got a membership because it was more economical. Our kids enjoyed it but I can see how some might find it boring. I would suggest to bring an umbrella rain or shine because when the sun is out, it gets hot! We loved talking to the employees there, they were so knowledgeable and fun to talk to. The smell of sausages cooking was mouth watering. It was fun to be a part of the past for one day.

Good place for history and old time. Amazing . Good place for families and gathering . The train ride amazing

I really enjoyed this village. There is so much to see. The homes are brought in from all over to create this village with a wealth of historical value. There are several places to get lunch. The Eagle Tavern has a heavy dinner menu for a more hearty fare. You also get the experience of a tavern suited to the time period, so don't expect burgers and fries. There are several interactive presentations going on. I really enjoyed making my own corn husk doll. I would suggest getting on the town bus and ride around town to get an idea of its size. It cost 50 cents each time you get on. The horse trolley cost a little more. I really enjoyed my visit.

Economy and pandemic hit them hard. Paddle-wheel boat has been eliminated. Many attractions not manned with guides (i.e., no kitchen cooking garden, no blacksmith). I still like it here and it's clean, and way interesting, way better than restricted-entry Colonial Williamsburg (that place is a joke, in comparison). You really can see history here. And don't forget The Henry Ford museum, too.

Take time out of your day to learn about our history. We have wonderful teachers in our backyard that are willing to take their time to share information. Ask questions!! It's a great way to spend the day or bring out of town friends.

Being a holiday, expected large crowds - even with the parking lots totally full, it was very enjoyable. Ending up purchasing the Annual pass so I can go back and enjoy the Christmas lights.

It's one of the best venues of it's kind in the nation. There's no where else, in America, that you can Stephen Fosters original home or ride in a real "tin lizzie"

This was recommended to me by a local. I recommend the Ford Greenfield Museum. They had the Lincoln JFK was assassinated in, the bus that Rosa Parks sat in, and countless other cars in the museum. Food there was very good through Plum Market. All in all, we were very happy. If you book both the museum and the factory tour together, the latter is half price. Honestly, the museum was a whole-day trip, so I don't know how you could book both at the same time.

We spent an entire afternoon touring this village (we could have spent the entire day) and we finished the day impressed, and exhausted. I will not try to summarize the various exhibits and locations, but I will mention a few that we really enjoyed: a glass blowing exhibition at the Glass Shop, the numerous homes and shops that exist, most of which are not replicas, but the actual building(s) that Henry Ford removed from their original sites and transplanted to Greenfield Village. For example, we had visited Dayton, Ohio the day before we came to Greenfield Village and we learned that Ford had purchased and removed the Wright Brothers' house and one of their bicycle shops, both of which are now located on Main Street here. One of my wife's favorite activities was being able to manufacture a small brass candlestick (2-3" or so) from a small, solid rod of brass using a lathe that was more than a century old. Although we did eat some ice cream at a shop on Main Street, we did not take advantage of the other dining opportunities that exist here. Also, we did not pay the extra fee that would have allowed us to ride on the various transportation options - the steam train, the model T car the model AA bus or the carriage. One precaution: be sure to wear comfortable shoes because there is LOTS of walking involved if you hope to see all of the village. There were many staff people, most of whom were in period costume, available to answer questions or give advice or directions. Finally, I would highly recommend purchasing the colorful "Official Guidebook" that includes the museum the village and the tour.

Its a nice place to stroll around learning the history of the people. We enjoyed our visit here. Very well maintained and presented.

We had never visited Greenfield before, but on a cross country trip at Christmastime, we booked advance tickets--A MUST--for Holiday Nights a special program of wonderment for the holidays. Original Model T's, buggies, horse drawn carriages, and other antique vehicles carry on as it might have been over 100 years ago in a town made up of historic homes with special events (carolers, bands, street performers) in addition to their regular crafts (weavers, glass blowers, printing, mills and more) on display. An amazing array of holiday lights on display and fireworks before closing enhance this special place to visit during the Holidays. TIP: It's smart to join with a museum membership to have early access to tickets.

We visited Greenfield Village during the Christmas season, a few days after Christmas, and was very impressed. The village was not just decorated in the holiday spirit yet the original nature of the village remained intact. The History, with or without the Christmas flare, is deep and very intriguing to experience. We slowly journeyed through the village and was able to read, learn and enjoy everything at our own pace. We already have talked about returning in the spring or summer to experience the village in a different period.

An interesting walk, a short ride in a Ford T, a pleasant park. The housing reconstructions and the history linked to them are remarkable.

When we visited it was a very hot day outside. I obviously have missed something about this village because I thought it was terrible. Please note that you cannot do the village, the museum and the factory tour in one day. My husband and I were under the impression that we would have enough time and energy to do all three attractions in one day so we spent $99.50 (senior) for all of the attractions. The Greenfeld Village was $37.50 for the both of us and it was not worth it. I was under the impression that it came with all of the rides, however, it did not come with any of them. There was a lot of walking and everything is so far away. In the middle of the village is a working farm and we didn't see anything or anyone in the farm working. The only thing that was happening in this village was the playground where the kids were having fun. If you do go you have to pay extra money if you want to go on the rides that are in the village. I would have loved to do this but once again this was going to be more money and the lines were quite long to get on the ride except for the train.

Visited the holiday experience expecting magic but it was lack luster. Needs more decoration, staging, charm, personality :/ save your dough

Haven’t been here in 30 years but always good to come back. I lot of walking, as I walked over 16,000 steps and saw the whole place. The Edison presentation was enlightening and interesting.

You have to visist this place. Plan on spending the day here so big and so much to see. Make sure you take the bus ride around the park the driver gives you a great tour. Plan to eat lunch at Eagle Tavern great food and set up just like in the 1800's.

I grew up in the area and I admit, I was never a fan of this place as a kid when we came here for field trips, except for the glass blower and blacksmith. However, as an adult I've come back as a family and there's a lot more to it than I remember. We've also attended Holiday Nights on two separate occasions.

The good news is my kids actually do seem to enjoy it. One of my kids really enjoys history and loves the different exhibits (he never saw an informational sign he didn't want to read). My other kids isn't that much into history but enjoys the treats, the carousel and will be engaged by the docents who happily answer all his questions once they do stumble on a topic that interests him.

The level of detail, especially for something like Holiday Nights, is really great. We've enjoyed the model T rides, the carriages, the singing/carols, fires, and the really creative displays that help bring to life what holiday celebrations looked like throughout history. There's a lot to explore, from a lot of different angles.

An entire village dedicated to American history. We get the annual pass, there is always something to come back to. Highly recommend!

I would describe this as a heritage village on steroids. Even if we arrived at opening time I don't think that we would have been able to see everything. There's just too much to see and do. Our kids, of course enjoyed the rides on the old vehicles, especially the Model T. One thing people should note is that most of the structures are actual buildings transported from their original locations, not simply recreations. One thing not obvious on the website is that the rides are a separate cost from the entrance fee. If you plan to ride everything, it is worth getting the ride all you can package which entitles you to a horse carriage ride as well.

We did the Hallowe'en Walk in October 2019 and then the $5. day tour in November. Staff is friendly and respectful. The train is fantastic as it has a Braunability wheelchair lift so that your electric power wheelchair can go on the train. Other guests tend to be very mindful of those with disabilities and wanting to help you along the way. I wish the washrooms had electric door buttons and for the Hallowe'en walk it would have helped if they blended curbs were painted yellow so you can find them more easily, but it is good value for the money, and they are always trying to help others. The Gift Shop rocks! You can always find something there. Staff in the restaurant go out of their way and above and beyond to help you.

It was interesting and engaging to step into the history and see original buildings and surroundings of America’s past. I found that the educators that manned some of the more popular buildings to be extremely knowledgeable about their assigned spots. In addition, they where enthusiastic to share their knowledge with us. This experience in particular really brought the buildings to life and helped connect them to the faces I only saw in black and white pictures in my history books.
We where there most of the day. It was quite a bit at walking. But we did take a break to get a ride on an original Model T (for an extra charge).

The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village is my favorite museum anywhere, including The Smithsonian, It is filled with significant exhibits rarely seen elsewhere, including Thomas Edison's entire Menlo park complex. Many of the historic houses are curated by volunteers in period costumes. On Farmer's Market Saturdays, several of the houses cook period meals with authentic implements and ingredients. A great touch is several of the dishes are menu items at the large restaurant, Taste of History, located near the Chapel in the Village Green. Be sure to stop for authentic mid-19th century cocktails in the 1837 Eagle Tavern. We spent 4-5 hours on each of three days on a recent visit.

We met friends who have season passes here. I see why they do. It was so much fun. Where they can they are authentic to history. We even walked in the colonist eating there lunch. I would hate it but it was awesome to watch them eat their pie with the knife (yikes). We went to the inn (1854) for lunch. Everything but the orange pudding was fantastic. The pickles were so yummy. Where I say they authentic to where they can is in an in 1854 there would be no air conditioning - on a day where it was 30c this was going to have a bearing on where we ate. When we asked the docent about air conditioning he said “I don’t know of this air conditioning you speak but we do have a man in the basement that waves on a block of ice” and let me tell you the air/man worked well

It was such an enjoyable day I hadn’t been since grade school and it brought back great memories and made new ones. Highly recommend and will go again

The Village is an educational “walk” through history. There is something for everyone’s interests. The volunteers were amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly, sharing stories and information to enhance the exhibits and buildings.

Great number of homes and places to see. Got to ride in a 1911 Ford. Might want to purchase a transportation ticket to go with your entry pass as it is a very large area. Volunteers are very knowledgeable. Check to see if it is open before going.

Although it was an extremely hot day when we visited the village, we had an absolute blast. So much to see and learn. Getting to ride in a Model T was an added bonus!

Greenfield Village never fails to amaze. It is hosting a Julia Child exhibit which is wonderful. The chair Lincoln was assassinated in, the limo JFK was shot in, among other historical artifacts, it is an incredible museum of our history. The village is a swath of Americana: horseshoeing, glassblowing, Edison’s lab & so many other things to see & experience.

I was amazed at this place and am going to recommend to everyone looking for a cool trip! This was like stepping back in time. From the dressed up workers to the Model T FORDS and old bicycles riding around to the horse carriages and every building you can imagine there. And I am not talking replicas! These are mostly original buildings taken down and moved here and restored...just amazing. This is such a wonderful place for anyone especially if interested in history. I felt like I had stepped back in time or at least stepped onto a Hollywood movie set at the least! We bought the membership which ended up being cheaper for our group of seven. $260 plus we bought the additional $100 ride passes for unlimited rides on everything in the village like the Model Ts (which themselves are $7.50 for one ride.) Then there is the horse drawn carriages, steam engine trains, retro bus, and carousel. We only had time for one ride of each except the bus we didnt get on. Such an educational trip for all ages. The initial price is a bit breathtaking but with the membership you can come as much as you like for a year. So hopefully we can squeeze in one more trip back before then! You won’t be disappointed in this place! The weather was perfect for us at 81 degrees in July!!!

We went to the Greenfield Village along with The Henry Ford for the 2nd time in a year. Very cool and informative seeing so many historical buildings, equipment and items laid out in one very large area. We were able to ride in old model T's, trains, buses and horse drawn carts. We were able go through and see and read about history in the buildings. During our time there they had cival war actors.

History lessons at its best. Walking around the village seeing all the places was amazing. This place was crowded yet it large enough that it didn't feel that way. The line for the vintage car ride was long, but nice. So much to see! Once done with the heat and the outside you can head into the museum and take in so much more, many eras of history to experience. Must see, bring your walking shoes and plan to be here for the day to fully experience it all.

At this time of the year we tend to visit the museum and do our weekly walk through the museum. We saw the new Lego exhibit which was fantastic. There were many families visiting, because space was made around the lego inspired famous buildings from around the world, for the children and adults to make their own lego creations.

It’s a great place to learn from those great inventors that help to shaped the world that we liven on know. And a quite unique place where you can find their houses located in one small village. It’s a must see destination if you are in the area and the weather allows to be outdoors.

Ford had the vision to preserve items of importance to our American history to experience. From the court house Lincoln practiced law in to a working farm of his day. Great place for kids.

Absolutely loved it. Total package is a little pricey and food price is pretty ridiculous but we loved it. So much history in one place. Ford purchased and relocated historic homes to those 80 acre lot. Beautiful location with Model T for hire that will give you rides around the town as well as a carousel and a steam train

From Edison’s workshop to Henry Ford’s boyhood home, to the history of American farming, this village come to life is a great adventure for the whole family.

This is an awesome place. This is an outdoor experience so I'm not sure my opinion would have been as great if we hadn't had perfect weather, but thankfully, we did. I didn't really understand what the village was until we got inside and talked to some of the docents. Henry Ford was very interested in preserving history so he moved all of the buildings in the village from their original locations. The village is divided up into areas of similar themes. The whole village is walkable, but I highly suggest that you buy the ride pass. The pass entitles you to unlimited rides on the train, model T cars, antique Ford buses, horse/carriage rides and a beautiful carousel. We spent the full day wandering around. There are a number of food options from fairly inexpensive hot dogs to healthier options and ice cream/custard/ snack stands.

Very interesting day spent immersed in American history between '800 and '900. Space very well organized, clean and cared for. In the various reconstructed buildings, figures explain the history and provide interesting information on trades and habits of the time.

Great place to experience history! So much to see, plan to spend a day or two. I suggest if you have limited time, are older, or have small children, to take the train ride or the car tour to get your bearings and then go see the things that really interest you. We were there for half a day and are older. We did not see half of what is there and were really tired when we were done. Lots of walking! But So Worth It! You can save money by buying tickets to multiple Ford venues at once even if you are going on different days. The tickets can have different dates but can be scanned only once. They also give AARP and AAA and Senior discounts as well as others. Do your research and if they are doing something special like they did for the week prior to the 4th of July, plan to buy tickets in advance! We missed out because they had limited tickets for the evening visit and were sold out.

Enjoyed a visit on a beautiful July day. We were fortunate to have a cool summer day to visit and spent several hours walking around the property. We enjoyed custard on the property and hearing from the knowledgeable staff/volunteers all around the property. We did buy a membership that covered the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village and found that to be the most reasonable option for our family to visit the two attractions on separate days.

It is amazing. I had wanted to go for years, but after seeing this, it was so must better than expected. The period attire and the commitment of the staff to do everyday jobs as they did in that period of time was amazing. It is a must see at the Henry Ford

Plan on spending an entire day here. It's well worth it. I would buy the ride pass to. Get's you on everything. From Model T ride to carousel.

Henry Ford wanted to preserve some of the best of American history so he relocated buildings he thought would best tell America's story. You'll see Thomas Edison's laboratory's complete with the chair he sat in, nailed in the exact spot. The Firestone Farm, the Wright Brothers' home which the relocation saved it from catching fire from the Dayton adjacent home and burning down, the most important Wright Bicycle Shop, Noah Webster's home, McGuffey's birthplace, a relocated home from England, a Lincoln courthouse, and many more. When COVID leaves, you can ride actual Model T, but you can ride a real steam train and vintage carousel even during COVID. I've driven 200 miles 3 times or more with grandchildren who all enjoyed it. Go early because it takes the entire day.

I was at Greenfield Village for the first time during the Old Car Festival. The festival just added to the visit overall. I still had the opportunity to see all the buildings and enjoy the old cars as well. Of course there are a lot more people and A LOT of traffic during this weekend but that didn't detract from the village at all. It's amazing to walk into the buildings where the history that I have read about since childhood actually took place. Truly an amazing place if you want to see and feel history.

This is so cool! They have tons of neat homes to tour and also other activities. The food is good and varied. We spent six hours there and still did not finish.

Here is an old magazine showing this place. I've never been here but my family was. My grandfather's brother invented a camper here

Don’t expect good customer service. Go for the exhibits and ignore the experience at the entry counter if you can. The old lady was cocky and annoying. I walked up and said hi. I then asked if they had a military discount and she was quick to say nope with a grin. I said 2 and handed her a $100 bill. She said $69 as she’s making change with my money. I said $69? She said yep I’m charging you $9 for parking and $30 each. She came across very cocky the entire transaction. I said “why didn’t you ask if I parked outside before charging me? She gave out a hysterical loud laugh and said “because you didn’t say you didn’t”. I didn’t find her amusing at all. Put a bad taste in my mouth from the get go. They should put down that parking is charged on the website instead of feeling high jacked by some rude employee which she totally enjoyed dropping on you as you pay. We did our tour which was nice, but I made sure we didn’t eat or drink there.

This place is beautiful, well kept, and huge, bring good waking shoes and look for a cool day. Food is pretty good, but could be better. History is wonderful, buildings were fun, the museum was a sort of collage of interesting stuff, leaning, of course, to cars and big machines. Visit!

Maybe the best interactive history exhibits ever. The Wright Bros shop and home. A working farm with knowledgeable staff. Model T rides. Trains. I want to return.

Went to Greenfield for Holiday Nights. This was our 3rd time here. We left the kids home and had a lot of fun. Loved seeing the historical homes, the glass blowing, and seeing folks in period pieces walking around. Expect to pay ball game prices for food and drinks. That would be my only complaint. Look forward to coming back in the summer.

Greenfield Village itself is a wonderful historical family experience, but this year we went to the annual Antique Car Festival (9/10/23) and it was awesome! There were hundreds of beautifully restored antique vehicles with opportunities to ride in some, owners who were thrilled to talk about their vehicles, folks dressed in clothes of the era, and it made for a wonderful experience! The Henry Ford Museum was also open, and that in itself is another amazing experience!

We hadn't visited for many years and enjoyed taking Grandchildren for a visit. They LOVED riding in the Model T cars, plus the other transportation's. The carousel gave a very long ride. Ride ticket was worth the price of not paying at each venue. There was plenty to do and see. We spent the day. Because they close at 5 pm we did not cover the entire place, but did see it from the train. Lots of walking.

Although hardly feasible - it would be great if every Elementary student could visit here to get a true feel for American History and the people who developed it. A book will never give you the true understanding that you get when you visit these historic buildings and see how people lived. You get a sense of how our culture developed over the years.

We visited the Henry Ford Museum, took the Ford Rogue Tour, and visited Greenfield. Greenfield was very different because it is like an old village with historical buildings or replicas made for Greenfield. We did not find this near as interesting as the other two parts so we made a quick pass through and headed on. We did take time to eat lunch here and found that A Taste of History was a nice choice. You eat indoors and they have a good size area with tables. While in Greenfield, you will find old cars driving people around on the roads, horses with a wagon/carriage with passengers, and some type of bus. These rides are at an extra cost. History buffs will enjoy the area since it is well done. It just did not hold our interest on a hot day walking around.

We have been to Greenfield Village many times over the years but always enjoy the next experience. New buildings are added and special events allow you to enjoy visiting in all seasons over many years. We were here for Holiday Nights and highly recommend this special event!