Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Reviews

Go. Just go. That's what you need to know. This facility is amazing. From the Apollo exhibit to the showcase of presidential motorcars to the trains to the Mathematica exhibit (trust me!) to so many other things, the Henry Ford will make an afternoon fly by.

And we didn't see anywhere near all of it. There are at least a couple days worth of sights to see here. Do NOT go if you're planning on spending a quick hour. I doubt it can be done.

They have done a magnificent job here. And the Plum Market Cafe offers reasonable food that is prepared well, even though it is done quickly, so you can definitely get a meal when you need some sustenance and additional energy!

Located in Dearborn, a suburb of Detroit in Michigan, on a sprawling campus along with the Greenfield village, the Ford Rouge factory. It showcases human ingenuity, human spirit, human progress with hundreds of exhibits grouped in different categories like "driven to win"." made in America", Heroes of the sky", "With liberty and justice for all" impressed me the most. One can easily spend the day there.Please wear comfortable shoes.

Nice add-on if you are visiting Greenfield Village. An annual membership is good for both. Greenfield Village is the more unique experience of the two, and we spent much more time in the Village than the museum.

The factory tour, Greenfield Village and museum surpassed any expectations I had. 3 days are barely enough to see it all.

Very extensive museum.
Cars, trains, agricultural machinery, ....
Too many to mention.
There is a lunch option and it was a delicious mac & cheese.

It was interesting and lots to see but the auto plant tour was sold out by noon. Also, SOOOOO expensive.
If you have been to the Smithsonian museums you can skip this.

We visited the Museum as well as the Greenfield village, and the factory tour. Very impressed with the friendly staff as well as all the exhibits. The museum is very detailed and is a lot to see. The Village is really impressive. We especially liked the craft area with the pottery and glass making. But the Rouge tour is phenominal, and is a must do. Really glad we got to experience all of this. We could have easily spent a day at each place. But we did the factory tour and the museum one day, and the next day did the village.

The Henry Ford is wonderful. If you have people from out of town or just want to spend a day outside adventuring this is a great place to go. This is truly a gem. All ages will love this place.

A rich visit that I did not expect. It is much more than just a car museum. Not to be missed when visiting Detroit.

The displays of machines and automobiles that define American History are just beyond amazing. Mixed in with all the displays are various pieces of American culture as it developed over the past 200+ years. This is truly a fantastic display of American History.

My wife and I visited the Museum with friends who live in Michigan. It was part of a day spent at The Henry Ford where we toured the Factory and the Museum. Both elements were amazing and fascinating. We learned so much and we were constantly intrigued by the exhibits in the Museum. For me, personally, the row of Presidential limousines was a highlight. In addition, living in Massachusetts, the diner was a great place to have lunch and share my own nostalgia with our friends. We spent the entire afternoon in the museum, but honestly, we could have spent a couple of days in there. There was so much to see and it was all interesting. I highly recommend the experience and look forward to returning in the future.

This is a great museum. I was expecting it to just have Ford related history, but there were exhibits on cars (of all makes), trains, planes, generators and much more. We spent about 3 hours here and we still didn't see everything. I loved it.

This is highly recommended, and add it to your itinerary if you plan to visit Detroit. If you can plan a day to cover Ford Museum, it would be great as 2 to 3 hours wouldn't do justice, and you may end up speeding your way through.
There is a lot of history about motors and engineering that everyone should be aware of. There are a lot of artifacts that demonstrate engineering principles and some working models that are very engaging.
The railway section of the engines and models were impressive
Then American racing history and the cars/models and designs display were impressive.
The display of some past American president's car was a really cool thing to check out.
My favorite was the agriculture engines section, and it was amazing to see how technology changed things over time.
Car racing simulations and other kids' activities were good, but some of them are extra cost, so watch out for that.
Be it curiosity, history, engineering, or crazy about cars, this is a place for everyone.

During our week of training at the Dearborn Inn, our organization scheduled Tuesday night's dinner at the Henry Ford Museum of American of Innovation.

The museum's displays are AWESOME! From stage coaches, locomotives, and cars; to that glass gallery that captured my attention for 30 minutes. We were there for three hours and I probably experienced half of the exhibits.

By the way, the food and Servers was EXCEPTIONAL!!!

Well displayed items of American history. Wide open walk areas allow children and handicapped.
Interesting variety of items, something for all ages.
Some real treasures of America

Lots to see, both at the village & in the museum! So much history. We did memberships that included rides, which was well worth the cost since we were going to be there more than one day. Rode the Model Ts several times, as well as the train and the omnibus. There is so much history to see here! We ate lunch all 3 days at A Taste of History in the village as the food was delicious & had several options a to choose from. Seating inside & outside available. They even have private booths for breastfeeding moms who would prefer to nurse in private. If you want to see everything, plan on a couple of days.

We absolutely loved our visit to the Henry Ford Museum. It’s a gigantic space so make sure you wear comfortable shoes because you will be on your feet for several hours. I appreciate the rich diversity of content and inspiring stories. We also saw the actual car that President Kennedy was assassinated in.

Recently, my wife & I visited the Henry Ford Museum and adjacent village for the first time. Comparing our experience with many museums of many types that we have visited, this one is among those at the top of our list. The museum is similar to a very large open exhibition space. It has sections on a variety of subjects. Henry Ford was a collector and a manufacturer of many things. Of course there are exhibits of automobiles through the decades, but there is much more. Ford built airplanes during war time, farm equipment, engines for machinery, and there are exhibits of all of these. Then there are many interesting exhibits unrelated to machinery including a collection of costumes worn by famous actors/actresses in famous movies, civil rights history, and kitchens and appliances through the decades. There are interesting exhibits of steam railroad engines and steam engines of all types. Of course, Ford's biggest accomplishment is included but not extensively. That is the manufacturing assembly line that made the Model T, made automobiles affordable, and changed transportation and the world.
In addition to the museum, there is a wonderful outdoor village of buildings recreated or brought to the site. They include homes and workshops of famous people like Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, Stephen Foster and many more.
We spent the better parts of three days at the museum and village. We are planning our next visit. (Be careful. The village is mostly closed Tuesdays and Wednesday which is not well publicized.)

Fabulous museum! Enjoyed seeing presidential limousines, especially the infamous car John F. Kennedy was riding when assassinated. The bus Rosa Parks took her stand in the 1950s by refusing to move to the back because she was Black is available for visitors to sit in.
A special exhibit on Julia Child was on view. There's even the chair from Ford's Theatre Lincoln was sitting in when he was murdered.

It's not a car museum even though there is one, of course. It is rather a large catch-all of the American values advocated by Henry Ford: an exhibition on Lincoln, on glass works, on furniture, planes, trains, an experimental house, the way of life of different generations from 1930 to today... We are drowning in all this without really learning anything, except that America is the best in everything... No perspective on the all-car lifestyle for example. On this subject, don't try like us to go see this museum by public transport! it's impossible, the bus leaves us too far and impossible to walk along the highways all around: we had to take a taxi from the bus stop to the museum and the same for the return.

An amazing experience! This museum takes you on a fun trip through American history. You'll see cool stuff like old cars, planes, and inventions that changed the world. It's like stepping back in time and learning how things used to be. Whether you're into cars, gadgets, or just want to learn something new, you'll love it here!

I underestimated how much there was to do here. We started with the Rouge Factory tour at 10am and finished with the museum around 4. So for us it was an all day event. I was majorly impressed with the factory tour. It took almost 3 hours for us counting the bus ride time. But I was infatuated with the plant and didn’t want to rush. The museum is very varied. Cars to planes to furniture to farming equipment. Depending on how deliberate you are about seeing everything (and reading all the signs) it can easily take 3 hours as well. A great value. Don’t miss.

I don’t know where to start!! This place was amazing! Every display was fantastic. Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Race Cars, steam engines. Farm equipment Rosa Parks bus, all kinds of presidential limo’s. Pottery, art, glass, fantastic restaurants diner. All I can say is Go! George Washington’s camp bed. The chair Abe Lincoln was shot in. Appears to be stained yet. History upon History in this facility

This is a must see. Plan to spend a long time here especially if you are into cars. You will see historic automobiles, trains, planes, furniture, presidential limousines and more. There are films, audio presentations about some of the displays and a written description of each one. If you stay long and get hungry there are places to eat in the museum.

I was pleased with the variety of exhibits. It has been over 40 years since I had been here. All I remembered from then was the cars, trains, and farm equipment. I enjoyed memory lane, race cars, and house hold equipment.

We came for the Disney exhibit. It was good but really would have liked to see more. Many from more current Disney shows. Not much from some of the older movies.

Like all gift shops, over priced. Consider part of your purchase a donation.

Food also expenses and servings large. Consider sharing.

Overall, great experience.

Oh my goodness! This was so much more and so much better than we expected. We planned our trip to see the special Disney costume exhibit, but were amazed at how much else there was to see and do. We'll need another trip and we highly recommend.

One challenge - there is A LOT to see at the museum, and much of it feels a bit "all over the place", with no set path to wander to see it. It felt overwhelming at times, which did make the visit challenging (And something to be aware of with kids or anyone with any type of neuro-divergentness). Still, well worth a visit, there are very unique and original artifacts and there is something for everyone.

Do you like cars? Trains? Airplanes? Inventions? History? The Ford Museum is replete with all of the above plus much, much more, including live music, interactive learning experiences and movies. It is worth going just for the cars...but don't miss the rest of the exhibits!

One of my favorite museums and there is something for everyone. This is not just about automobiles and Henry Ford. It does have a lot of auto and industalizatiom history but it has sections dedicated to racing, railroads, furniture, Julia Childs, Presidential limousines of Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D Roosevelt, Eisenhower, the limo John Kennedy was shot in, and the limo Ronald Regan were shot in. Also and old diner that serves food, the chair Abraham Lincoln was shot in at Ford Theatre, the bus Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, an original copy of the Constitution and much, much more. It says you can do this museum in 3 hours but that is only if you are not reading and looking at the exhibits. Also if two people or more are going the yearly pass is only a little more and you can some back unlimited times and it includes multiple museums and activities to do.

The Henry Ford is an unbelievable learning experience. We actually extended our stay in Dearborn by a day so that we could fully explore all aspects of the museum. We did purchase a companion membership as a cost effective way to see the museum and village. Unfortunately we did not read the fine print for Greenfield Village that it the grounds are open to members only on Tuesday and Wednesday but did not realize that none of the buildings would be open. We still explored the village but were a bit disappointed. The museum of innovation did make up for it. We also took the Rouge tour which was awesome as well. Time well spent even with that disappointment.

I was told, that this Ford Rouge plant is the only working plant of Ford that could be visited by the public in the whole world.
Good, that I booked that tour!
And there you book a precise time = so you don’t have to get in line.

But I also booked the “Trio ride”
Unfortunately you can’t book a time slot here.
So I had to get in line for all 3 rides.
The worst line was the Model T ride: it took me more than an hour in that line to finally hop on the car.
This is time I could have spent much better = because there is so much to see in this complex.
So that’s 2 stars less for them!

The whole museum complex is very educational and well maintained.
And the staff is more than courteous!
Thanks to all the staff doing an excellent job!!

This museum has two themes - the development of motor vehicles and how they influenced society, culture, etc. The other is about the six characteristics of an innovator and examples of that innovation in different industries. For adults, this is a wonderful museum. We saw pretty much everything in about 3 hours, but did not take in any of the films. I was a little surprised at the lack of interactive exhibits for kids. There were a lot of families there and there wasn't much for kids to "do."

Had an excellent visit to the museum with my family they have so much awesome history under one roof I really enjoyed myself I wished I had more time to spend there. While we were there they had a Scooby-Doo exhibit which was fun for my son(4) and it did include some interesting history of the cartoon. It was a little chaotic and unorganized but we did really enjoy our visit

Had been there when I was young kid on a school trip. Found that I had remembered most of the things I had seen then. Snack bar very expensive.

First time visitors who will go back. We especially enjoyed the presidential limousine display and were awed by the visit to the Rouge Factory Tour. This add-on is a must see!

Perfect museum/experience for couples. My husband -- a technology and history buff -- spent the whole day in the museum. I -- a crafting and history buff -- spent the whole day in Greenfield Village. Both of us were totally content and had a lot to talk about at dinner. (A nice situation on a long road trip!) Both places were full of happy kids and great photo ops.

Amazing museum and am already looking forward to another trip when we can go see the village. I’ve read with my kiddos about Henry Ford, so we were all super excited to see his first vehicle the quadricycle; his first race car; and of course various early model T and versions. The other historic vehicles, especially “Rosa Parks” bus, we’re all beautifully restored and displayed with information for each vehicle. The trains, planes, furniture, various advancements, and even the Disney heroes & villains were all a bonus to enjoy;-). Loved the day spent at the museum!!

The layout is confusing in the museum. Everything is OVERPRICED. The only real gems are the Lincoln chair, parks bus & Kennedy car. Didn't do the factory tour, honestly could not afford it. The village is a JOKE. It is not at all worthwhile. I was so confused why people were acting so enthused with this place? I guess it's an escape from the ghetto, but just seeing the museum would have been enough for me... I just didn't think it was all that good...

Disappointed factory tour

Though there were a lot of cars etc to see there was,very little information available beyond the initial film.
The guides were just available for a few minutes at 2 stops of the assemby tour and not prepared to answer questions. Didn't feel like a museum but a ford promotion tour
Also went to the museum of innovation. A lot of confused walking around great distances and no depth of information
I am told the village is more interesting but it was closed when we were there.

This museum was not on my "to do", and having been, that was a big oversight on my part. From the friendly reception, to the quality of the displays, this far exceeded my expectations. Ended up staying over four hours with a break in the spotless cafe with great French onion soup...
While the vehicles were brilliant ( literally), the area dealing with American rights was confronting to this international visitor...

There is so much to see at The Henry Ford that if you’re planning on going, you should anticipate a multi-day trip. My girlfriend and I bought tickets for everything and it took us two full days. Even then, I’m sure that we could have spent more time at the museum and still been equally as awed. If you are in the Dearborn area, this is a must see.

Our grandson who is 11 had a great time.Young people need to see this place. there are things that stimulate a young/old persons interest.
Our grand son rely liked the road race coarse and the automotive movie Ind 500.
Every thing was very interesting.
Respectfully
AW

Only had time to see the museum which was definitely worth it. You could spend a lot more time here.Highlights were presidential vehicles, Rosa Parks bus, Hallmark collectibles, driving in America and heroes of the skies exhibits. Loved that they had the first of everything in keeping with the innovation theme. Plum Market is a good place to grab lunch also.

We were going to be in Michigan seeing family so decided to take one day and night to visit Dearborn. We were absolutely thrilled with our Henry Ford tour. Very, very interesting from seeing autos of yesteryear and autos of famous people….to seeing furniture and other displays. Very neat and well organized.

Great place to visit. The museum was informative and the Train display was amazing. We also toured the Ford F-150 factory in the same day. Unfortunately Greenfield Village was closed while we were there. We really wanted to visit the village. The grounds were gorgeous with the fall foliage.

Living near by my whole life has been such a blessing. I used to go with my grandma and now take my kids. Definitely get a membership if you think you can go more than once, it is so worth it. There is so much to see and do for all ages both inside and out. April to October the Village is open. Ride a train, bus, or carousel. There are historical buildings, a working farm and artifacts. The museum tells so many stores of American innovation and progress. Go for an hour or days. You’ll see things you never saw or knew before on each visit.

Nice clean order very controlled definitely to see a lot to walk but worth getting tickets x enter otherwise nothing sees only from the outside

It's neat to take the holidays and treat your home area like a tourist. Today was a trip to the Henry Ford Museum.

Wow!! It was filled with so much to see: presidential cars, airplanes, electric light bulbs, and more.

Ideally, you would want to digest it over 2 to 3 visits.

Go enjoy it!!!

This is a fantastic museum and very very large. The historic vehicles were of particular interest to us and it is a place we will long remember. Some of the exhibits were simply amazing and others quite poignant. It took us nearly all day to see all the exhibits but it was really good.

The website for the museum is really poor and does nothing to help planning. The employee I spoke to at the welcome center to me I shouldn’t use the website but call in advance. Not very helpful

The Museum is mostly car-oriented but still interesting. Personally I appreciated Greenfield Village (which is sort of part of the property) more.

Holy Cow what a place! What an amazing amount of stuff Ford collected. The museum has been around sence 1929 and is a beautiful building in itself. It took all day to go through everything. The movie theater is in the museum, there is 3 movies to choose from. We actually did not have time to see the movie because we also did the Rouge Factory Tour. There is a cafeteria for lunch, they have salads and sandwiches, chicken finges, fries, Mac n cheese, and a coffee bar. But you cannot take food or beverages into the museum.

This is an amazing place to visit. We really enjoyed the variety and friendly staff. 3 D movies were fun. We also enjoyed eating at the diner!

One of the best museums I have ever visited.
The Village is a place where you can stay all day in nice weather. Ride around the Village with original T-models or real steamlock or with carriages - visit the glassblowers or see how cheese is made and and and and ......
Listening to the employees.... Most of them have been around for a long time and can answer almost any question.
And then there's the museum - you can find pretty much everything that moved in Henry Ford's time and more.
If you are in the area ..... That's where you HAVE to go.

A well laid out museum that covers many eras and aspects of Americana. I highly recommend and look forward to returning.

Wonderful trip. Bought membership and still didn’t see everything and we were there 3-1/2 days! Authentic, meticulous, well kept. Friendly staff. Diversity! Good representation of American history!

Amazing. It is so much more than cars. We did the museum, Greenfield village and the Rouge factory tour - yes, we were lucky to see the assembly line in motion. When I saw that some reviewers were recommending 3 days I was not convinced; but yes, we could have easily gone back a third day and to finish seeing the museum and Green field Village. Highly, highly recommend.

It is one of the most impressive museums I have ever visited. The car exhibit is extensive and historic. I enjoyed it immensely. Plan on spending an entire day at the Innovation museum. Well worth it.

Wow the museum was fantastic! The museum is kept in pristine condition. Loved all the vehicles and ford motors. From old to new it was great.
I especially loved the exhibit on Freedom. Seeing and sitting in the bus Rosa Parks made history in was inspiring. We also took a tour of the The Ford Rouge factory. It was very convenient to was the shuttle to go back and forth from the museum. We scheduled the factory at 1:20, toured and returned to the museum. We then spend till closing at the museum.

I liked this museum. It was okay, not amazing, but interesting. However, I am still wondering why I had to pay so much money for a family of 5. The museum is not that interactive for children, except for the dinosaur exhibition, and my 7 year old found it a bit boring. We all disliked the super loud movie about racing cars, especially the young ones who were scared by the noise.

This should be a bucket list location for all history buffs. It has so much more than planes, trains, and automobiles. So many historical items as well..my favorites being the chair in which Lincoln was shot at Ford's Theater and the bus that Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in resulting in her arrest. As a race fan, the race cars were a favorite. The presidential cars were a must see also. When I visited. there was an exhibit of Hallmark ornaments over the years which brought back many memories of Christmases past with ornaments I remember having on my family's tree. If you are visiting the Henry Ford and want to see more than the museum, I recommend 1 full day for the museum, 1 full day for Greenfield village, a half day for the Rouge Factory Tour, and a half day for the movie experience if you choose do that also. There is a 2 day ticket for the museum and village which includes the movie experience and a discount on the factory tour. For lunch, we ate at Lumy's Diner where they claim to be a 1940's diner where everything is as it was in yesteryear, everything that is, but the price. No diet soda because there wasn't any back then so if you are diabetic like the person I was with, then you get water or nothing. The food was good though and the wait wasn't too bad. I look forward to visiting again someday as I know there was so much that we missed seeing.

We love this place! We come at least twice a year and also visit Greenfield village. The kids love learning from various exhibits, especially Mathematica and the technology of the decades.

Fantastic. This was our second visit. You can spend a few hours or a whole day. The museum itself is a work of art. Art deco interior and those floors!!! Beautiful. I love the planes, trains, and automobiles. Another nice lunch at cafe. Perfect way to spend a day. We took an uber here and was almost charged for parking. They charge $9 automatically, so if you don't park make sure to have hem remove fee!

We enjoyed our visit to this wonderful museum. We toured the Museum of American Innovation which is so much more than cars! We particularly enjoyed the trains & farm equipment as well as the American history exhibits. We also did the Rouge Factory tour which we found interesting but with my husband's job in manufacturing it wasn't as exciting. Greenfield Village is an interesting concept & collection of historic buildings. We did enjoy watching them harvest wheat on the Firestone farm as they would have during that era. My teenager also says if you are a Pokémon Go! fan, there are a TON of poke-stops & Pokémon to be found.
It is a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes.

We drove from Lansing Michigan to visit the Halloween adventure! It is absolutely amazing! Everyone was wonderful and fun. The entire village is lined with pumpkins and different characters. We did the Eagle Tavern dining experience and were very impressed at the efficiency of the servers and the excellent food. Many people dressed up, so next year we are thinking we will too. An amazing and well worth it experience!

Spectacular is what the Ford is!! Experience the thrill of sitting on the bus that Rosa Parks was on, seeing so many cars that presidents rode in (including the one Pres Kennedy was in when he was shot) and chair Pres Lincoln sat in when he was shot.
Eames furniture, model of the Wright Bros. Airplane and so much more.
Loved it all

The Henry Ford Museum has a lot of fascinating history and exhibits, but it’s costly. On top of the high admission price, you also have to pay for parking, and even more if you want to visit the historical buildings. To me, it feels like they charge you for everything. While the history is excellent, the overall cost takes away from the experience. Worth seeing once, but not worth returning.

This museum is one of the very best in the USA. I went with a group of fifty people I dare say that everyone was amazed at the enormity of the presentation of the American Innovation and Inventions of every imaginable items. Cars, planes, industrial equipment, and on and on. A must see museum.

This museum is huge, and has A LOT of exhibits. The aviation, and train areas are very impressive. The car exhibits are neat to view also. Definetly could have stayed all day!

As someone who doesn’t enjoy cars, I had a pretty pleasant time here. I enjoyed the history aspect and the exhibits were pretty impressive. I did feel like the history was whitewashed though and the village section of the museum glossed over slavery which didn’t sit right with me.

A fantastic museum with so so much to see. You could easily spend a whole day here if you combine the museum with a factory tour.
There's a whole lot more than just cars/ Ford history including agricultural vehicles, trains and planes, plus the original steam engine used at the Ford plant and Rosa Park's bus.
It's a definite must when in Detroit and the entry price is well worth it for what you get

A wonderful place! I'm not a car enthusiast but I very much enjoyed the museum because the cars have a history to them. Also, the museum is very well laid out and attractive. There are places inside to eat good food at reasonable prices.
Expect to spend 3 hours at the least.

Although it’s a huge museum, all the exhibits, theaters and galleries are on the main floor. The visitor guide is ,helpful but getting from one area to another can be challenging because of the walls and aisles that go at angles. Groups of visitors don’t create much of an obstruction because there is plenty of space from which to view the exhibits. American innovations is the museum’s focus so I won’t elaborate on that because you probably are already aware of the contents. You’ll need to show an ID to gain entry to the exhibits if you have a membership card. There is plenty of free parking available. Plan to stay at least one full day.

We spent over 5 hours in the Henry Ford museum. It was huge! Trains, cars, furniture, Hallmark ornaments, shoes, enormous steam engines, tools, tractors, antique campers…. Lots to see and very well done.

I visited the museum today with my dad. This museum is incredible. Tons of great history not only with trains and airplanes and cars, but also furniture and farm implements, and all sorts of other innovations. It was really an exceptional day at this museum. A lot to learn and a lot to look at. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time. And where comfortable shoes.

Very interesting. Could spend an entire day here. Be sure and go on the tour of the nearby Rouge Plant. The shuttle bus makes it super easy to do both.

I have heard so many great things about this museum and all were true. We spent one afternoon here and it would take at least another day to see everything. I am a museum nerd and I just couldn't take the time to read and enjoy each item on exhibit. Interesting items for me were the chair Lincoln was shot in, the bus Rosa Parks didn't give up her seat in, and the Presidential cars. I purchase a membership with a companion option as it was the cheaper way to go so I have a year to maybe go back and experience it again to finish up what I didn't get to this visit!

I really thought this would be your typical car museum and something to entertain my three teen boys for an hour on a road trip thru Detroit.
I do wish we’d had more time. This place was amazing! Yes there were cars but so much more! The actual bus Rosa Parks was in, an Atlas rocket, civil rights and womens rights displays, the Oscar Meyer Reiner mobile, turn of the century furniture, clock exhibits, blown glass exhibits etc it was all just so interesting!!
It’s a great stop for families!

This museum covers transportation, innovation and history. Be prepared to spend a few hours because it's bigger than it looks. It features automotive history, tying it to the advent of motels and roadside rest stops (lots of memorabilia), cars of all types and functions (racing , electric, vintage, motor homes, etc). It also has civil rights history in Rosa Parks bus, locomotives that will blow you away and so much more. Truly informative, gorgeous and fun. Has a few fun restaurants inside too. You could make a whole day of it.

This was so much better than we expected. Not just about cars but about all kinds of innovation and creativity. Allow a good amount of time as there is so much here to explore.

Eclectic museum with something for everyone from dinosaurs to automobiles to paper airplanes. All exhibits are very well done. Lots of hands-on and interactive exhibits along with those just for observation and learning. It’s also easy to navigate and move to and from the various sections of the museum.

The admission fees are wildly overpriced and all must be purchased separately...in terms of main museum, greenfield village, bus around campus, etc. Also the gift shop was super overpriced on souvenirs. Super disappointing overall. Ford Museum is priced like Disney world.

Check and make sure Greenfield Village is open when you go. Purchase a ride pass as the Village is very large. Cost of food can be high at places in the Henry Ford and Village so shop around or eat before you go. Check for special exhibits as these vary during the year.

Such a wonderful place! We did both Greenfield Village and the museum in one day. It’s pretty incredible what is in the Villlage: the original courthouse in which President Lincoln worked and a Cotswold cottage both of which must have been taken apart board by board and stone by stone and moved to the village. So much more to see such as Thomas Edison’s workshop, etc.

So much to see and experience, give yourself more than one day. The exhibits are extremely well done. Volunteers are amazing, knowledgeable and helpful. There is a lot of history and extensive collections throughout the museum and the Village.

This place is HUGE - not what I was expecting, at all. I thought the museum would be all about cars, but it's full of anything that interested Henry Ford . . . and that's a lot! We spent hours walking through this museum. We ended up skipping some sections toward the end of the day, because we exhausted, but it is a very interesting collection of everything you can imagine - cars, trains, planes, engines, bikes, technology, memorabilia from old to new, an original domed house that you can walk through, presidential vehicles and even a huge collection of Hallmark ornaments. Seriously, a little (lot!) of everything. Wear comfortable shoes!

Such a cool variety of different things to see. From planes and automobiles to disney costumes and history to a cool room that teaches you about math, this museum has a little bit of everything for everyone.

A must visit for those interested in how the development of the Auto industry shaped the development and innovation in the USA and making it the industrial powerhouse today.
It showcases various cars that preceded the arrival of Henry Ford on the scene. Right upto today's cars.
The collection of Presidential Automobiles is great.
There is a section of sports cars and one on aircraft too.
Must invest a full day to see the exhibits.

We were there for two days and it was not enough time. So many things to see both inside and out. Not just about cars. Edison lab was a highlight and the model T ride

The Henry Ford is a must see. It is an impressive collection of how humans transformed the world thru various modes of transportation. The collection of automobiles is spectacular. History unfolds before you in this immense museum.

What a great place to learn about history, Displays were very well thought out, Museum was very clean. Just wonderful

This was an amazing place to visit and wish we had planned a few days to see everthing. It is like a Smithsonian Museum as Ford collected history for us to see and learn from. It started off as a school then in the 30's it opened up to the public. Dont miss the village and make sure you here the stories about the pot bellied stove and the chair that thomas Edison sat in.

The museum is fascinating with so much to see from the bus that Rosa Parks rode to the giant steam engine train. I would definitely recommend a visit to the Henry Ford Museum.

Rain or Shine, this is the best place to go. The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village. You cannot be see it all in just a day, but it is fun trying. There is always something new to see or do here, as well as special events such and Motor Muster and Old Cars Festival. This is definably a place that all ages will enjoy and learn from.

Always a good experience here. Went the day after Thanksgiving and it was great. The Lego train display is awesome! Taking first time guests is always fun - seeing it through their eyes. The diner lunch is reasonable and good food. If you plan to go more than 1x in a year - definitely get a pass. Walking through history in this museum is very humbling - its amazing to see the innovative ideas people had a 100 years ago.

This was a good museum. There were actually two parts to this museum. The village and the museum itself. We spent five hrs there and really needed more time to see everything. We got our steps in this day and had a good lunch

The museum is a must see. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Plan on spending a few hours to enjoy all that included during your self guided adventure.

Visited with my family (kids 13-23). Beautiful facility with so much to see. We spent about 3 hours here - you could certainly spend longer, but my family's interest in museums varies. We did enjoy a snack at the Plum Market Kitchen and the food was reasonable and tasty - just keep an eye on the closing time of the restaurants - they closed at 3:00 on the day of our visit (as it says on the site) so just plan accordingly.

Went to the Ford Museum. Would highly recommend to anyone. Alot to see. and certainly not just fords.... planes, trains, and everything else.

I’m pretty sure THF has a 5 star rating so I can’t say much more than has already been said. Great for history enthusiasts, transportation enthusiasts. Greenfield Village was great for history buffs. Glass blowing shop was my favorite…HOT in there!, We were there on a rainy day so the village was pretty empty which was nice for us moving in & out of the buildings. Bought a membership for wife and 2 teenage kids (2 named people and 2 guest pass). Discount on parking and food was nice. Bought train tickets and rode the whole loop first. Started tour from the entrance after arrived back. All the staff were very nice and knowledgeable. Hopped on train later to catch a ride back to exit which was a nice perk there are 3 stations) .
Did not do factory tour but would like to. Was visiting from Columbus Ohio. By the end of the visit, my 16 year old and 19 year old were bored out of their minds. I did see activities for younger kids. The village had a play area and eats. Probably best geared to a more mature audience if you want to enjoy (read about) the artifacts. Those around us with gray hair were in heaven. There are “mail walkers” there which I haven’t seen in 30 years… were they part of the Your Place In Time exhibit?! 😎
We were there 9:30-4:00. We had walked over 10,000 steps.

An amazing display of industry, vehicles, science, etc. The only downside of our visit was that there were over 3,000 school kids visiting too. They were mostly well behaved (they are kids after all) but have a lot of energy and loud voices. We enjoyed the museum immensly and definitely want to visit again. Weh the noise got to be too much inside the building we went over to Greenfield Village.

We went to see the special exhibit 'Our War Too: Women in Service'. Well done!! It was historically interesting, informational and inspirational! We spent 1 1/2 hours in that exhibit alone.
We then took a brief overview tour of this very large, impressive museum. It was 30 mins in length and the docent, Denise, was excellent! The group of large, but the docent managed to keep the group moving.
We continued to browse other areas and will definitely return to explore more in the future.
We had a light lunch at the Plum Market, located right in the Museum. It was very convenient with a lot of choices.

Amazing place - plan to spend more time than you thought you would spend in a museum. It is very interesting.

If you like cars, and Americana in general, this is a great place to explore. You can easily spend the entire day looking at everything they have to offer including trains, tractors, industrial equipment, even furniture and housing. It's all indoors and fully accessible. Avoid the diner for lunch unless you want to pay very high prices for very little food. A note to management: If a person in a wheelchair has a service dog, GIVE THEM SPACE, let them approach you! Three employees felt the need to rush us, and tell us about the PAWs patrol attraction, we're all adults and to approach without warning causes the dog and handler adds additional stress they simply don't need or want, they already have their hands full and can visit any of the attractions as they please. When asked why they were bothering us, they all mentioned it was because our dogs' vest had the word PAWS on it. Also, if one of the employees, like the guy at the train layout sees that his interaction is causing stress in the dog, he should also back off, and allow the patrons to once again gather themselves before they re approach. To just keep coming at us as the dog was getting stressed out wasn't cool. And this isn't a fake service dog, you all verified that at the entrance, it's professionally trained and a responsible member of society, but to get in their face like you did puts a lot of stress on everyone. Who was the guy in the red clown looking suit? We nearly had to run away from him and told him to leave us alone! We have traveled quite a bit, and have never, ever seen so many over excited employees attempt to "help". To have FIVE employees approach without reason, or warning pretty much ruined the day for us. If a reply is coming, don't bother apologizing. Instead, educate your employees on the etiquette of interacting with a service dog team. There are two internationally certified professional assistance dog providers in our state, either one of them would likely be willing to help train your staff

Get the "all access pass" to the museum, Greenfield Village and the factory tour. The museum is so much more than cars. You should probably allow two days or 1.5 days for the museum. We only allowed two days and we never got to the theaters at the musuem.

As per the title. Museum that is like an institution in the city.
It is in fact a large campus with a large museum building plus outdoor areas all connected to each other.
As I said, it is necessary to go calmly ... it is also fine with children who will surely be enchanted not only by the means of transport (i.e. not only cars but also trains, planes, steam engines, etc.) but it takes a long time (also because the ticket costs about 25 dollars per adult + 9 dollars mandatory for the car)
For tickets there are no problems and if you have a smartphone and a credit card, at the entrance there is a QRcode and you can buy everything without queuing or paying extra costs to online agencies.
He deserves a ride. Enjoy your visit!

We thoroughly enjoyed both the Ford Rouge Factory Tour and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Entertaining and affordable. The Factory Tour takes you to the actual plant where they are assembling F150 Ford Trucks and you can watch them from above! The Museum has actual artifacts for every innovation! Amazing collection! A must see and do! Plan to spend the day.

Great place to visit, lots of interesting and fun information and displays. Only spent one day, wished we had more time to see everything that is there, including more time to see the Greenfield Village.

A gorgeous day. All the docents were amazingly nice, informative and helpful. Go directly to the model t ride. Ride repeatedly if you like it. It gets really crowded with long line and 45 minute wait time later in the day. Train and carousel also included in the ride ticket are easier to access. A highlight for us was the stories that several docents told. It added much to our day despite lengthening time in each venue. Would need two full days to see everything. Don’t miss the custard. Very few plant based options to eat. Baked potatoes in the heritage cafeteria were delicious. So we’re the buckeyes!!!

Great place to visit.

A thoroughly enjoyable day with the Rosa Parks bus being something a bit special.

Both myself and family member came away feeling it was well worth visiting and a revisit in the future.

Diner food was good as well.

The Henry Ford Museum is fantastic. It is basically the history of the industrial age with some other things thrown in. Trains, cars, planes, tools, steam engines, farm equipment, art glass, furniture, clocks and more. Everything was clean and well kept up. We spent over seven hours. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes! Be forewarned that eating can be very expensive. I ordered pork shoulder in gravy meal (ok, but I would not get it again) that included some fries, and a tiny little container of salad. My wife had pork shoulder in gravy. We also got two bottles of iced tea and the total bill was $37.86

This is only a review of the museum as we did not do the village on our trip.

Lots of interesting things to see here but there are also some not so interesting things as well.

The museum’s collection is a lot of what Henry Ford thought was interesting to collect and is not just Ford automobiles. So, you’ve got antique farm tractors, giant turbines, and even tools in this museum that you can breeze by.

Then, you’ve have the museum highlights, which include the chair that Lincoln was killed at in Ford’s Theatre, presidential limousines from Reagan to Roosevelt, the house of the future from the 1940’s, and the not to be missed Rosa Parks Bus from Montgomery, Alabama.

Of course, Henry Ford wasn’t exactly what you would call a civil right enthusiast (the bus is a recent museum acquisition), so they have the bus as a highlight of a civil rights exhibit but there are very few other artifacts that go along with the bus.

Of course, there are historic cars here for the car enthusiasts and beautiful 1950’s signs from McDonalds and Holiday Inn that highlight the golden age of the American automobile.

This museum is large but you can get through it in about 4 to 5 hours. There is a diner and a pretty good cafeteria called the Plum Street market, on site, if you want to eat lunch.

Why I am only giving this 4 instead of five stars is the cost. $36/adult, plus $9 to park, is a bit much for any museum. This does not include the village or the factory tour. This means admission for a family of four is well north of $120. I know the upkeep on this large of a museum isn’t cheap but you would think there is a large foundation providing most of its support.

Anyways, there are discounts if you buy the village and museum together, but you would need two days to do both. You can get a couple dollars off by buying tickets online but then they add online fees. LOL

This museum is huge and takes hours to see it all. But so worthwhile and interesting. Be sure to get a map of the floor plan and decide what to see first to maximize your time. All items were very well presented with excellent signage.

Overwhelming! We spent three hours and felt like we barely touched the surface of this amazing museum. In the book I bought about the Museum, I realized that I had not even seen many of the sections, in this massive repository of innovation. What we did see was fantastic, well explained and displayed. From cars, to a house, to doll houses, to farm equipment, Presidents' cars, full sized trains, the list goes on and on....We ate lunch at Lamy's Diner, which was packed yet, we only waited about 5 mins. to be seated and the service was quick, with food that tasted very familiar. We hope to go back.

This museum is wonderful. In town for a conference and came early for some sightseeing. This was way more than a car museum! It is very well done and the staff is friendly and helpful. A few favorites - the presidential limos, the bus Rosa Parks was arrested on, the HUGE trains, and the first automobiles. The exhibits about innovation in manufacturing and household goods and furniture were so interesting. Well worth the price of admission. We also did the Ford Rouge factory tour - highly recommend adding this. They bus you to the factory, have a film on the history of Ford, then a presentation on how F-150s are made, then you get to go into the factory and see how the trucks are assembled. Great for all ages.

This is a museum packed with a wide variety of items, there is so much to see that you don't know where to look first. I do recommend taking some time to plan your visit, but there is something for every interest. It was particularly interesting to see the Presidential Car exhibit.

I recently visited The Henry Ford Museum and had a great time exploring the rich history of American innovation. The museum is incredibly well-curated, with a vast collection of exhibits that highlight key moments in the development of technology, transportation, and American culture. From the iconic Ford Model T to the famous "Rosa Parks Bus," there's so much to see and learn.

The only downside is that the museum can be overwhelming in size—there’s so much to see, it’s tough to take it all in during one visit. We didn’t have enough time to fully explore everything, so I’d recommend planning for at least 3-4 hours if you want to get the most out of it.

We only had time to go to the Village, but we spent about three hours looking into all the structures. Many original structures and many brought to the site: Edison's lab, George Washington Carver's home, the Wright Brothers' shop among many others. A fascinating place!

Planned a weekend away with a visit to Henry Ford. It's always a nice change of pace. I do have to stay there was limited food choices as even though it was a Saturday and very busy there was only one cafeteria style place open and one restaurant that only had one waitress.

I wish there were some additional small exhibits such as the blown glass exhibit that would supplement the large exhibits that have been there for some time. There is so much that could be added and plenty of room to do it and for the ticket price it would be appreciated.

Love the panoramic movies, they were breath taking. Looking forward to a visit back this summer to visit the village. We did a membership and a transportation ticket package. Hoping the see the Henry Ford Home at some point as well. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Of course, there are many cars to see, but there is also a lot of other things that are just neat, informative, and interesting. It had been many years since our last visit, and while some exhibits remained the same-many were new and some old ones improved upon.
We personally loved the museum very much, and would recommend that children be 10+ in age to really appreciate what it has to offer.
If you have younger children, Greenfield Village may be better for you.
Both are a lot of walking. Food options at the museum are a little bit limited.
At the time of our visit the road construction around the venue is a hassle, but no worse than any other construction areas.

You cannot see the museum and Greenfield Village in one day, there is just too much to see. Very impressive displays of planes, trains, automobiles and everything else that Henry Ford touched. Wow, what a museum!

The Henry Ford Museum has everything you could want from Airplanes,Cars, Engines, Furniture, Trains,Farm implements. It has 5 Presidential limousines including the one John F Kennedy was shot in plus Ronald Reagan one. This museum also has an original signed Constitution, plus a lot more,we only had three hours and just scratched the surfaces. You need at least a day but two would be better and I still think you would not see it all, even Abraham Lincoln chair he was shot in was their.

Everybody has great things to say about the museum, but we were disappointed. I thought there would be more sections devoted specifically to Henry Ford, so that was a disappointment. There are lots of Americana to see and about half or so of the exhibits were things we enjoyed. We enjoyed the Greenfield Village and the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant visit much more.

As I am not really a petrol head I did think this may be a bit boring, however there is a lot more to see than you think and it’s not just cars (although I did like the Presidential cars). The very large steam engine and other trains and planes along with collectibles and other science items and if you can, the trip to the factory make this a good day out and certainly worthwhile. The only problem was one day is not really enough time to do justice.

This museum far exceeded our expectations. It’s absolutely massive! We spent about 5½ hours exploring and still didn’t see everything—it’s that big.

The outdoor village is a highlight in itself, with a variety of historic buildings and hands-on demonstrations. We watched glassblowing and clay work in action, crawled under an old train, and even explored a sawmill. One of our favorite stops was the Wright brothers’ shop—complete with their bicycle garage in the front and airplane workshop in the back. It felt like stepping into history.

Inside the museum, the collection is just as impressive. From vintage cars that captivate visitors of all ages, to a nostalgic display of old telephones that amazed both us and the kids, there’s something for everyone. The exhibits of bicycles, collectibles, and countless other artifacts make it a treasure trove of American innovation and culture.

If you’re planning a visit, bring plenty of time and wear comfortable shoes—you’ll need both! This is a must-see destination for history lovers, families, and curious minds alike.

If you want to experience what it is like in a car factory and the vision and history behind it, then this is the place to visit. The factory tour is a must. The museum does not only offer cars but also has a fascinating collection of railroads, airplanes and exhibits of American history. You can easily spend a whole day here. The food options are also good.

absolutely amazing. There's more than cars. It takes several hours to see it all. There's restaurants inside. I suggest the Dinner. The food is great and cheap. Prepare to pay very highly for water in the coffee/snack stations. There's plenty of bathrooms. I was disappointed because the out side attractions were closed because of Halloween stuff. That was weird that a museum would choose a devil holiday over history but oh well. The place is a bucket list thing so go.

Always wanted to visit Greenfield Village and THF, finally got to do it this year, and it was worth it! Loved the village with all the original buildings and history involved. The Henry Ford was overwhelming with the items on display. Some folks advised us to take a day for each but we spent the entire day there and saw everything we wanted to and then some. Staff is excellent. We had a minor problem with our tickets but they resolved it immediately. If you have an interest in US history this is a must-see.

Had a few hours and we tried to squeeze in as much as possible but this museum is just so expansive!!! Absolutely recommend carving out a day to spend here! Can’t wait to come back soon!!!

Such a interesting place. So many different things to see. Takes two days to do it all. The have the rocker Lincoln was sitting in when he was assassinated. So sad. Trains, cars, furniture and more

We were in town and had an unexpected half day on our hands. As it was raining, we choose to go to the Henry Ford Museum of American innovation. Lots of diverse technology history mostly centered about transportation. However also has a big section on power generation and the household so there's a bit here for everyone.and

I rarely say this but you really do need all day here, certainly a good half day if just going to do The Henry Ford or just Greenfield.
We were towards the end of a 3 week road trip and didnt land here until mid afternoon. We did come mainly for the cars but I hadnt appreciated the scale of the place. Wow!
$33pp, we were given a reduced rate for the parking as late in the day! Thank you.
The museum was rated #9 for car lovers by USA Today and The Lane museum, Nashville was #8. My husband agreed with them that way round, I preferred the collection here as more 'rounded' more general and historical interest i.e. the Presidential cars including the car Kennedy was in when shot.
Never mind the cars though, so many other exhibits that were literally MASSIVE. A Canadian snow plough train-must have been over 12 foot high and made our (British) trains look like toys, and an electrical generating machine. Also, planes, furniture, farm machinery. There was a lot more to see but we ran out of time.
We only scratched the surface here and didnt touch Greenfield or other extras on offer.
This place was in Dearborn about 20 minutes southish of Central Detroit.

My son-in-law grew up near Detroit and insisted we visit the HF. Glad we did! Something for everyone. Not just cars! Trains and planes.

When you visit, timing is everything. If you want to see the assembly line working at the rouge plant, buy your tickets and go do that first. If you wait till lunchtime or shift change or end of day the line won't be working and then there's nothing to see of the actual assembly. I do recommend going overall to the Rouge. The Henry ford is a fantastic museum.

We came here on vacation and spent two days seeing the museum, the village and the factory tour. The village was fun! It was worth it to buy the package that included the rides... which included the carousel, Model T rides and train. We are history buffs and this place does not disappoint! The museum was far different than we remembered decades ago, but they now have paved streets and the museum has a lot to see. We were not going to go to the factory tour, but I'm glad we did! We sat through a couple of programs that were quite interesting and the tour is a walk-through around the assembly plant. This was such a good tour!! Thank you for not making it a video tour as some places are doing!!

This turned out to be an amazing tour! We spent 4 hours in the museum unknowingly. It wasn’t just about cars but about history as well. Everyone in my group enjoyed themselves. A must to do when visiting Detriot!

We both liked and were disappointed by Greenfield Village and the Museum of American Innovation. We saw a lot of interesting things but came away with little education. In many ways, this is a very old-fashioned museum. However, we liked the River Rouge plant tour considerably more.

Greenfield Village had many interesting houses and buildings but it comes across as a hodgepodge of Henry Ford's interests: his childhood school, a tavern and church like one he may have visited, the buildings and homes of fellow innovators he respected, etc. In the case of his fellow innovators, there is very little information on why these particular people were so important and what precisely their innovations consisted of. Why are Thomas Edison, Charles Steinmetz, and George Washington Carver particularly important and what precisely did their innovations lie in? Why are other Ford contemporaries such as Nikola Tesla not mentioned? In fact, why are the innovators mentioned -- except for Carver -- only white men. Weren't there more innovators -- even if unsung -- among women and people of color living during or before Ford's time that should be mentioned?

The Museum of American Innovation also suffered from too little effort at education. A lot of cars, steam engines, mechanical tools, tractors, and planes are represented but little effort is made to explain why this or that invention was particularly important. Also, no effort is made -- if only in videos -- to show how the various tools or pieces of machinery really worked. The one exception was the interesting section on the civil rights and women's movements that did a good job of conveying what those movements were about.

The River Rouge plant was more interesting. We enjoyed seeing how the plant worked by being able to look down from catwalks on the assembly line. However, even in that case, more could be done to demonstrate the precise steps in which a truck is assembled and what various workers were doing. It was a pleasure to see one of the introductory videos mention the United Auto Workers union and state, even if only briefly, that it took a struggle to get Ford Motor to agree to union representation.

Outstanding. Well layed out and helpful staff available to help. Good for all ages.
Encourage individuals to spend 4 hours at museum and then do plant tour.

My first visit to The Henry Ford was in summer of 2016. it was for a wedding in the beautiful Lovett Hall which is on the Museum grounds. My son, Grandson and I were amazed, and experienced a time together that we'll never forget. Lovett Hall is absolutely beautiful in itself, and as for the Museum, we had no idea it was so diversified through time and its exhibits. I went back in 2023 with my friend Pete who was always an automobile brand rival of mine. He was a Chevrolet fan, and I have been a Ford guy my whole life after reading the book, "Henry Ford, Boy with Ideas" at least 6 times from 3rd grade through 6th. I think Pete was skeptical before actually arriving at the museum thinking it was going to be just a lot of Ford cars and related pieces, but he realized right away that I was correct in my explanation of it all. He has thanked me time and again since for the experience, and he wants to go back again many more times, as do I. We also visited the Rouge F-150 Plant again and spent almost the whole day there. My surprise was that he loved that as much as the Museum. (Not bad for a Chevy guy!)
In my opinion, I think everyone should visit this place, and age has no boundaries there. This is a place for every gender and age group to learn and enjoy. There is something for everyone there. This is the kind of place that can make a child think and expand his/her mind as to the whole world, and ideas as to what the world has been through and offers to all of us. It also teaches us to appreciate history by actually seeing it. And there are plenty of stories behind the scenes that most of us wouldn't know if not for being there. Example: The actual 1967 Le-Mans winning GT40 is there on exhibit and behind it is a wall of the photo of the winning celebration of AJ Foyt and Dan Gurney popping a bottle of Champagne that someone handed Dan. He didn't know what to do with it, so he shook it and popped the cork, and that was the first time it was done, but it became the staple of sporting event wins throughout the world. Two pieces of history in one exhibit. And this is just one of the stories inside this wonderful place. I could go on and on but do yourselves a favor and visit this place and discover your love for it. It's worth the trip. BTW, The Motown Museum where all of that wonderful music came from is just a short ride in a car form Dearborn, and you will discover a lot more than just the music there also!
There is something about this place that seems to become part of you!

This review is about management policies. The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village has really poor customer service policies, that is now going to cost them a continued pricey family membership moving forward. After being a member for roughly 20+ years, supporting them all this time, coming to events and even giving them extra money during the pandemic when they emailed their members asking them to do so, is clearly not appreciated by management. Specifically, *they cancelled* our Holiday Nights event, 2022, and we were told they would refund us automatically, which did not happen nor was anything communicated to us, the members, about a supposed 30 day policy for refunding an event that they cancelled. When I called them out on it, they refuse to even just credit us toward our future membership renewal or future events, neither of which would have cost them anything at all. Instead, even though it's not even been a year, they still refuse to do the right thing. When I spoke to "Kym" at The Henry Ford, she relayed their policy, without taking in to consideration the context, but she suggested I speak with Jim Rothier. When I called to speak with Mr. Rothier, he refused to even speak with me! Wow. I would have thought the Museum and Village, highly regarded institutions in the area, would have treated their members better. I am not asking for money back, which is what they gave other ticket holders. All I asked for was a credit, costing them nothing. As a consequence, they won't get our membership money moving forward, their loss.

This museum has an incredible array of objects from modern history, including the car in which president Kennedy was assassinated and the rocking chair in which President Lincoln was assassinated. There's a vast array of planes, trains and automobiles, and also the bus that Rosa Parks rode. Henry Ford's vision was to highlight innovations, and the museum certainly encompasses that. One day is not enough to see everything!

I'm not really sure the museum knows what it is and what it wants to say. My group found it very disjoined with all types of transportation, messages and experiences. It was also very expensive and they were frequently offering more ways to spend your money (photo booths throughout the museum). I think it's better for younger children than adults but there are iconic items like the JFK limousine. I would recommend eating in the diner. That was a fun spot to take a break.

Definitely worth the trip. Allot at least a full day (or more) in order to see all the exhibits. We saw probably 95% of the museum, but we had to move at a clip in order to do so (I was with my 70+ year old mom who's had both knees replaced and my 10-year-old son).

Staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The museum itself is expansive--we had no problems keeping socially distanced during our visit. Exhibits were well put together and all-encompassing in terms of the different types of artifacts and collections available.

It's worth it to buy the membership, especially if you plan on visiting both Henry Ford and Greenfield Village. This saved time and money in the long run and gave us discounts on food and merchandise.

Overall, I would recommend this to anyone with an inquisitive heart an interest in history, or a love for antiques.

I had visited here about 5 years ago but returned with my travelling companion who hadn’t been before. Of course many of the exhibits I had seen before but there were also new exhibits including some hand/eye co-ordination and other driving skills tests at the racing car section. The exhibit showing the old Presidential cars was cool too and we enjoyed a bite to eat at Lamy’s old style dining car after visiting the Rosa Parks bus. Very enjoyable

As retired educators, my husband and I enjoy thoughtful presentations of historical facts that are not 100% static displays. Here, you will find...audio presentations, film presentations, docents who know their stuff and an app that you fill in any gaps. What more could you ask for in a museum that spans from the Colonial times through Disney costumes and hits just about every innovation in between. Great museum! Will go again to see what's new or what we may have missed.

When planning our trip I didn't know what I know now, so I've visited just a third - namely this great museum.
The entire Ford complex is enormous. It consists of three different parts:
- Ford Museum of American innovation,
- Greenfield Village, where Mr. Ford was born and where you can ride the T model, steam locomotive train and visit historic houses, and
- Visit the still working Ford factory which requires boarding their bus and riding some 20 min one way.
So, if you want all of these count on entire day for your visit. I didn't know that and planned only 3 hrs, which is quite enough for the museum only.
Each attraction is paid separately, but there's also a combo ticket including all with a little discount.
As a kind office lady told me, the museum is the biggest attraction and if I have to choose one - let it be the museum. She was right.
First to inform you, this is NOT only the car history museum and when speaking of cars, not only Ford cars are here.
As its name says, this is the Museum of American Innovation and you'll find here apart from cars - buses, trucks, trains, locomotives, hotel development, planes (Wright brothers and Spirit of St. Louis), arctic missions, industrial revolution factory items, space program...in one word all aspects of life evolution in the last 100 y.
Museum is just great, one of the best I've visited and you need at least two hours to see it, so 3 hrs I had were just fine for a leisure visit without rushing.

An amazing walk through history from numerous perspectives! One would assume that the major theme would be about Ford Motor (cars) but that it far from the truth . Mr. Ford has truly documented so many influences in the growing of America and the struggles associated with our country! I wish everyone could see the Museum to better understand how far we have come!

Fun for all ages. Lots of walking but wheelchairs and strollers are available for a small fee. Do the factory tour before 2 if possible.. it’s great if they are in production or not but shift ends at 2 pm and doesn’t resume until 6 pm.

Awesome place! So much to see you truly need 2 days to get it all in. We had limited time, plus it was hot in July so we opted for the museum only and it was fantastic. I hope to come back to see the village and also to take the factory tour.

The Henry Ford offers a remarkable experience that captures the spirit of American innovation, culture, and the evolution of the automotive industry, making it a perfect destination to share with friends and family from around the world. From historical artifacts to cutting-edge exhibits, it provides a truly global perspective on the ingenuity that shaped the United States. The entire experience is seamlessly run by a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, making it feel like a well-oiled machine fueled by passion and care.

We could have spent all day exploring the museum. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The president cars and racing area was my favorite. I want one of those theater rooms in my house now. The Rosa Parks bus was my sons favorite. The woman doing the info talk knew so much and was so sweet. Rosa is my sons favorite person from history. She let him sit in the seat she was sitting in that day. She spent time talking to him about what they both knew. My husband loved the trains and engineering part. Small cafe had a good variety.

We had a great day at the factory tour and museum. My 17 year old son and I spent about 2 hours on the factory tour and another 4 hours at the museum. Loved the aviation history, which came as a pleasant surprise. It was enlightening to hear the talk on Rosa Parks and sit in the bus. A side note: I would highly recommend that management consider removing the $4 fee for wheelchairs. My son has cerebral palsy and made it through most of the day walking on his own. However about an hour before we left he requested a chair. $4 is not the issue...I feel bad for the folks who need this kind of assistance as its expensive enough to be handicapped or just unable to be on your feet that long. I don't understand the point behind charging for the use of a wheelchair. 5 star experience otherwise.

Part of "The Henry Ford" it's so large you simply can't do/see in one day! The collection of all presidential limos was impressive to me, as well as the evolution of delivery trucks.

This museum was awesome, but didn't realize how big it was. There is an indoor and outdoor museum and the factory tour. Because we arrived in the afternoon we didn't have time for the factor tour. You need to arrive when they open and stay until they close to see everything. Ride the train also. It was worth it.

A wonderful museum with many interesting pieces from America’s history. The museum takes a whole day to tour if you want to view each area fully.

It was our first trip to the museum and it was enlightening and enthralling. The exhibits were well designed for both adults and children. The collection of antique automobiles was amazing, with many classics that signaled changes in car design or innovation. But there is so much more than autos--locomotives, motors that changes the way we work and consume, miniature towns built with legos integrated with model railroad trains, lessons in probabilities, and other innovations that changed the way we live. They also have a decent restaurants/cafeteria and coffee bar (yes, you can get a decent espresso at this museum).

The museum is more than just cars! It has a little bit of everything American. The true American experience. I highly recommend it.

I was very impressed with our visit today! The staff couldn't have been nicer. We asked many questions along the way and everyone was knowledgeable and took the time to talk with us about each building or person we inquired about. The people who work at the Village were simply amazing!!

Our family of three (two adults and a teen son) just finished visiting THe Henry Ford Museum and the Ford F-150 Factory Tour.

It was a great visit. It was very interesting to learn how the automobile industry was built in America and then witness how these machines are made. It was a truly remarkable experience.

The Henry Ford Museum tickets are available in three types: the museum, the Ford Factory Tour, and the Greenfield Village.

We were only able to purchase the museum and factory tour, as the village wasn't open for the season yet.

Factory Tour:
The factory tours have a reserved time. We chose a 9:40 a.m. tour. The factory tours depart from the museum itself. So, after you park, you will enter the Henry Ford Museum and visit the factory tour stand inside the building. Once there, they scan your ticket, and you are led to the bus that will take you to the factory. The drive is about 15 minutes from the museum. Once at the factory, you will experience guided and self-guided tours of the facility. There are 4 different levels, with the last being the tour of the actual factory. It takes approx. 2 hours to tour all. A bus leaves at different intervals each hour and will take back over to the Henry Ford Museum. Highly recommend taking the tour in the morning before touring the museum.

The Museum:
The museum is huge and has a ton of interesting historical artifacts. At first, we thought it was going to be more about Henry Ford, the building of the factory, and the Ford Family. However, there is actually very little about Ford in this museum. As can be imagined, it does have a major section on autmobiles, with a very impressive race car exhibit. But there is so much more, lots of plains, trains, and historical facts about women, civil rights, and the building of America and other innovations around the world. The only critical feedback is that many of the interactive exhibits were broken, so a bit of maintenance is needed. But, overall, it was a really cool museum.

It took around 4 hours to tour, so combined with the Factory tour, you would definitely be here all day. We did try the cafeteria located on the main floor near the entrance of the museum. It was ok, a little pricey, not bad, with lots of choices

We highly recommend and would definitely return in the future to visit Greenfield Village.

I expected this museum just to be on Henry Ford but I was wrong. This museum is FANTASTIC. We ended up upgrading to a membership even though we live 4 hours away and look forward to coming back a few times later this year.

The museum is filled with so many things to learn from different modes of transportation to math to agriculture.

Do not rush through this museum. Take your time to take in all the wonderful exhibits and learn.

The Henry Ford Museum is part of a larger complex including Greenfield Village, the Ford factory tour, and a giant-screen theater. The museum itself explores the subject of American innovation, which includes everything from technological development to historical and cultural progress.

Given such a wide purview, there are a number of exhibit areas with a ton of artifacts. Within the "With Liberty & Justice for All" section, there are memorabilia from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln as well as the actual bus Rosa Parks was arrested in during the Montgomery bus boycott.

I also found the aviation and automotive areas particularly interesting. While one would expect the Ford Motor Company to be featured, there are examples of auto innovation and culture from all makers, including several presidential limousines.

The docents were very knowledgeable and friendly, and overall this is a fantastic museum that is absolutely worth a visit.

THE HENRY FORD encompasses it all; The Henry Ford Museum Of American Innovation; Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour. They are all a must see. I am happy we had two days to go there. It's all about your own interests. The Museum has something for everyone. My husband and I were excited in one area and our 11 and 9 year old grandsons in different areas. There is something for everyone here. The factory tour was so interesting for everyone. And the village, the same.

The Rouge factory tour is a must-see! Unfortunately, the assembly line was down for maintenance but the tour was still excellent. I like the fact that Ford is making an effort to "go green" with their buildings also.

The museum was surprisely big once you get inside. So much diverse history inside, great for young and old. The Ford Assembly plant tour was just ok but with the package discount, it's probably worth to go as well.

We visited both the outdoor old time village and the indoor museum. Just IMMENSE, with no way to see everything properly in one day. I quickly realized why they sell so many annual passes as this would be an attraction I would use often if I lived in the area.

While this isn't in Detroit, it is close enough to make it a part of your city adventures. There is so much to do here that you could easily spend a full day visiting each of their different attractions. While we only did the museum, they had at least 3 or 4 other attractions on site that you could do. It is also pretty family/kid friendly so if you had little ones with you, they will be entered as well. There is so many different pieces of history, not just trains, planes and automobiles. We spent about 3 hours in just the museum and we probably could have spent at least another hour in there. They have food on sight if you are planning to spend the day, but you could save some money and eat a meal in your car and then go back inside. I would say this is one of the better museums that I've visited and you would be remise if you don't take the time to visit.

Large 1-story museum dedicated to cars, of course, but all sorts of related vehicles and major inventions. Took about 4 hours to see it all. Can get a great sense for how innovators think and act - and see how tangible inventions such as planes, trains, stoves, and all sorts of early-to-mid 1900s innovation shaped our lives.

This was highlight of trip to Detroit. Spent entire day at museum and felt still more to see. Had lunch at diner. Though limited menu food was good and reasonably priced. Loved the ice cream sundae. Am not particularly interested in cars but found this collection fascinating for variety and historical significance. More than Ford to see. Presidential limousine exhibit a highlight. All staff interaction was pleasant and helpful. Found display on airplane seating through years interesting. Planes,trains and automobiles definitely there. Learned interesting facts about the bus Rosa Parks rode including snippet of interview with Mrs Parks.

We were there Friday, July 25 and we started off with the village as we were leaving the village. Around 1:30-2:00, We stopped by a Mercantile store towards the front of the village, Where they have the sewing material, canned goods, etc. we walked in and the door didn’t shut quite shut all the way, and the lady working there hollered out, shut the door, which I walked back up to shut it gently Which it slammed hard,& I barely pushed it, and she hollered out gently and I said sorry, my brother was in the back looking at pitchforks and he reach up and felt the tip of the pitchfork and she hollered out. I can tell you’ve never used a pitchfork before and he said actually ma’am, I have I was raised on a farm. & I’ve used a pitchfork several times and she said obviously not or you would not have felt the end of it and he said well a good pitchfork has to be sharp on the tips, and we just proceeded to walk out and she was still following behind us bickering, so we just left & it kind of put a damper on the rest of the day. I’m not sure who she was but she was very rude.

I've wanted to go to the Henry Ford for years. It is definitely a two day experience. With the Museum of Innovation, Greenfield Village, and the Rouge River Factory Tour, there is so much to see. History at every turn.

We spent about four hours at the Henry Ford with two younger teenagers. It held their interest, and if the museum hadn't been closing I think we could have stretched it out even longer. The cars were the attraction to us, but there is much more to the collection. We made an excellent pit crew in the racing exhibit, and were wowed by the presidential limousines.

This is an underrated gem in the Detroit area - I grew up in the area and have visited a few times, and this past winter we went for the Disney costume exhibit, but there is always a lot to see. My kids really loved the interactive Mathmatica room (one of my kids is a math nerd) and the huge Lego display. There are also several exhibits of historic trains and cars (including things like the car Kennedy was shot in) and a very impressive and important civil rights exhibit that covers the history of the country (and includes Lincoln's chair and the Rosa Parks bus). There's a lot we didn't even see even though we were there for several hours.

Very nice museum. It wasn't as big as I thought it was going to be but you should still allow a few hours. We combined the visit with Greenfield Village and for us, we spent twice as much time in the Village. Too much to do both in one day. We bought the combo ticket which allows you to visit both museums in one day or each on two separate days and save a little money. There are cars, trains, and planes but also exhibits on furniture, crafts, and popular culture. The tour of the house designed by Buckminster Fuller was a favorite for all of us. We saw a special exhibit on women's contributions to the military during war--very timely. Interesting dining options--we had lunch in an historic diner from the 1940's. Some in our party preferred the Village and others the Museum so it's good to balance your visit between the two sites.

You have to experience this. The size and scope of history is astounding here! World Class exhibition American style!!

I only had 5 hours to explore the museum and the village. I advise you to take two full days because it is immense and filled with things worth checking out. I am a car buff and also into history just like most guys my age. This experience was right up my alley. I'm not really a Ford guy per se but this was so well done I was astonished. The museum by itself is so much more than just ford vehicles it's more like multiple museums wrapped into one. I believe the theme was how changes in technology has changed our society over the years. Like the village it's way bigger inside than it looks at first glance. The village is more than meets the eye at first and I was able to see about 3/4 of before time ran out. I cannot say enough about how talented and committed all of the staff at both sites were. Everyone was simply so friendly and helpful it was on a level that i haven't experienced in a long time. I also recommend the original Ford model A ride around the town.

Come here.

The closest thing to the Henry Ford museum might be the Smithsonian's excellent American History Museum on the Washington mall, but even that cannot match the Henry Ford's size and breadth. The best way to describe it is the intersection of industrial technology and American life, but that doesn't do justice to the vast array of interesting and historical artifacts.

Among other things you will find:
-Countless cars, planes, and trains that include about 100 years of cars/carriages used by American Presidents including John F. Kennedy (yes, THAT car);
-Cars and other artifacts reflecting on how cars changed Americans' vacation habits, including motels, gas stations, diners, microbuses and vans;
-Industrial equipment larger than the average house;
-The chair Lincoln was sitting in at Ford's theater in April, 1965;
-The bus where Rosa Parks ignited the Alabama boycott by refusing to give up her seat;
The futuristic and ultimately failed "house of the future," the "Dymaxion" house designed by Buckminster Fuller;
-Early computers, televisions, and video games;
-Modern art glass;
-About three centuries of American furniture styles up to the Eames chair;
-Lots of cool cars including a Bugatti, the infamous Edsel, the car used in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the advanced but unsuccessful Tucker, and a Duesenberg.
-About a century's worth of electric cars from around 1900 up to the Prius;
-All kinds of prototypes that might or might not have found themselves into modern cars and homes;
-(at present): Thousands of Hallmark keepsake ornaments;
-An Oscar Mayer Weinermobile.

There are excellent materials explaining the attractions, and several interactive exhibits for children.

We were here on a cold day in January, so we did not see Greenfield Village but based on past trips you will want to do so if you are here in warmer weather and it is open.

There is something here basically for just about anyone. We spent around 4 hours and saw pretty much everything, but if you are interested in one particular area it might take more time. A lot of things here have the quality of "I remember that from when I was a kid" or "gee, I'd heard of those but never saw one before."

The Henry Ford Museum is amazing! There are so many great things to see here from the presidential cars to the Wright brothers plane, to a bicycle built for ten, and to a wide interesting variety of cars, trains, and trucks. I am still processing all we saw today! There are a couple of places to eat and a museum store at the entrance/exit area. The facility here is top notch! There were a good number of people here but we had plenty of room to move around. We do not live in the area and bought a membership anyway. It gave us flexibility to visit whatever area of The Henry Ford whenever we wanted. We spent one day at the museum and did the other parts on day two. Having a membership allowed us freedom to move around to whatever area we wanted on either day we were there. Even so, the extra we paid for a membership helps keep this great museum going! Highly recommend a visit here!

Great snap shots of history! There is something for everyone there! Cars, plans, farm stuff, trains, even one of the first school buses! Popular stuff from when you were a kid in the 60’s,70’s,80’s sooo neat!even race cars! Great interactive exhibit to challenge yourself as a pit crew to change tires and gas up a car and time yourself!

Great museum. Stayed 3 days and could have stayed more. Lots of artifacts. Had a great experience at the museum and village.

Amazing diversity of historical and American cultural exhibits such as the actual bus that Rosa Parks rode when she refused to give up her seat for a white woman, the actual presidential limousine that President Kennedy was riding when he was assassinated, the actual plane that first flew over the South Pole, and many more interesting cars, planes, and trains. Interesting that Henry Ford's wife, Clara did not drive a Model T because it was too hard to start by cranking it. Instead Clara drove an electric vehicle!!

An incredible experience for anyone interested in cars, engineering and history. Huge exhibit. When visiting The Henry Ford Museum and be sure to visit Greenfield Village next to it. Before you go be sure to check to see if the Village is open. We visited and the park grounds were open but the shops were closed due to lack of workers.

What a great museum. It is well laid out and there are lots of things to see for people of all ages. The train exhibit is impressive…still scratching my head wondering how they got those huge engines and train cars into the museum. The Presidential Limousines are magnificent. Enjoyed the Driving America car collection and the Davidson-Gerson Modern Glass Gallery. It was fun to go through the Your Place in Time exhibit…we’ve come a long way baby! Brought back many fond childhood and adulthood memories. Started singing the Oscar Mayer theme song from back in the day when we saw the Weiner Mobile. We remembered all the lyrics too. We didn’t opt in for any of the special exhibits…there was already plenty to see. We’ll be back for sure to do the Rouge Factory Tour and see Greenfield Village.

This is inside a beautiful building with clean surroundings and new and attractive exhibits, but overall, it was quite disappointing. In our opinion, the Village would be a much better choice.

A must see for car lovers. The historical collection is excellent for American History lessons. Antique farm equipment to literal trains to real airplanes to fine glass art, a great variety of historical items to brouse. You can literally spend a day here (or more) and with the resturants inside, get your lunch without leaving the building. Very spacious, a wheelchair, stroller or scooter should have plenty of room to maneuver and there are ramps almost everywhere too. Large, very clean restrooms (only downside is they're all located on one side of the building).
Be aware there is A LOT of walking and then more walking.
Perfect trip for rainy or cold weather (since it's all indoors).
Very, very clean museum, you even see the cleaning people walking around wiping down railings and displays.
Safe environment with police/security everywhere.

We took 3+ days to tour the museum, Greenfield Village and do the factory tour. It’s a wonderful non political tribute to human effort and ingenuity.

Great museum for my husband and I. He's an engineer so we was in his glory. We went on the Rouge Factory tour and that was my favorite!

Very impressive collections and facilities! Cars, trains, inventions, historical pieces, all wonderful.

The Henry Ford Museum is a great indoor place to see a cavalcade of historic automobiles, invented engines of the times and the men that invented them. There are so many artifacts so be prepared to spend the whole day here.
There are several Presidential motorcade cars including Kennedy’s. They have the car that broke the land speed record and also Ford icons; the Model T and many others.
They also have many things not directly related to the auto industry like the actual chair Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in, Martin Luther King historic pieces of memorabilia and a whole lot more!
They have a lunch cafe inside where you can take a break. There are plenty of places to sit and relax when you need a break located all throughout the museum.

So many different exhibits. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Wish we had spent another day in the area

Outstanding museum. Well-laid out. Tells interesting stories about so many aspects of American life. Well worth a visit.

As we travel throughout the US, we always look for a museum to tour. The Henry Ford is the best museum we have ever toured. It is remarkable and far from an automobile museum. As in its name, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, multiple different innovations are strategically located in the museum. Many different automobile brands are on display, not just Ford. Dining facilities are located within the museum including Lamy’s, a 1940 diner. Also you will see a section on Liberty and Justice, including the restored bus that Rosa Park rode. You can also drive a simulator of a race car, which was a lot of fun. I could go on and on about the museum, as we spent over 5 hours in the museum (and we did not read every printed sign). If I am ever back in Dearborn, I will visit again and tour the Ford Rouge Factory tour and Greenfield Village. Just go and you can experience the Joy of the place as I did.

We visited the museum as we were in Detroit and my husband had worked for Ford Motor Co. in the UK. As we were limited for time we did all the sites in one day but probably would be better to do over 2 days.
We visited Greenfield village first, rode on the steam train, had a ride on the carousel and a ride in a Model T. The whole site gave a great insight into American history and life. The site is immaculate and all the staff were very helpful and friendly.
In the afternoon we took the bus over to the Rouge Factory you have to book in advance. The tour reflected the history of Ford Motor Co and how it has evolved up to present day. We were able to watch the assembly line and F150’s being built.
We then went back to the museum of innovation. It was late in the day and probably needed more time but again offered a wider insight into innovation. Would highly recommend a visit to Henry Ford and can understand why people take out membership.

My wife and I toured Dearborn MI, and saw the three attractions the Ford Innovation Museum, Greenfield Village, and the Rouge Factory tour.
They all were presented well as well as entertaining but very informative. The docent at the Wright Brother’s House was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. The food was tasty at the Eagle Tavern. The museum had wonderful displays of antiques of items from large train engines, cars and furniture. Great place for families

Spent over 3 hours exploring. The history of cars and flight was super interesting. A special Disney exhibit was there and was neat to look at the costumes. The Hallmark ornament collection was fun to see what I already owned and maybe what I might look for. The Disney shop was super expensive...typical Disney expensive.

Between the museum and Greenfield Village my 9 year olds and I spent almost 3 full days exploring the Ford grounds. We could have spent at least another day or two to see it all. Getting a membership makes sense if going for more than one day. We did and will be going back. Eating at the diner car was fun, though the menu is small. The other restaurant at the museum had super excellent food with good variety. Obviously a lot of auto history, both racing and non-racing, but also quite a bit of railway history and special US history. I really loved the displays/installations of the old fixed steam engines. Staff was friendly and helpful. The movies on the large format screen were also interesting to watch. I could go on for longer, but words don't do the museum justice. Go!

Plan for a full day. It's not just cars - trains, planes, trucks, steam engines, furniture, agricultural equipment, a full-size exploded diagram of a Model T...its big.

This place was not as big and specular as I recall it being years ago. The outdoors museum was lane and not worth going to at all. The indoors one was super great and we were very glad we did this tour.

Wonderful museum with various collections. As expected, lots of vehicles but there are some really cool ones - JFK’s limo, the Rosa Parks bus, etc. Also a beautiful collection of furniture, lighting, dollhouses, trains, etc

So much to see here! Presidential car, trains, planes, race cars, automobiles, The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile, the chair Abe Lincoln sat in at the theatre, George Washington's military cot, a whole room of Hallmark ornaments, and the Rosa Parks bus! Was here for almost 3 hours and there was still more to see! We didn't even have time for the factory museum.

Side note: they charge for parking, so if you Uber make sure you tell them.

There was just so much to see. We spent four hours there and could have easily doubled that just in this one building. There was just so much relatable history there to see and experience. We'll be back, that's for sure.

Excellent museum. It is well worth the time. Plan to spend two days. Add the Rouge factory tour as well. We loved all of it!

This is an amazing place. Not your average dark and dingy museum and not just full of Ford cars either. Yes, there are lots of Fords but also many other interesting exhibits. Don’t miss the Rosa Parks bus, Presidential limos, all kinds of planes, trains, Dymaxion house and many other exhibits. Too much to list here.
Thanks to Ford for keeping history alive.

Great huge Museum about America Much to see. We purchased the museum & Factory tour. You can spend several hours in the museum. Unfortunately it was a Saturday the factory was not operating (a little disappointing) still worth it though.

You should plan several days and have comfortable shoes. Best to buy a membership. People with mobility problems should plan on a wheelchair.

Great museum for all ages! Definitely a fair share of historic cars but many other exhibits as well. In my opinion I would give yourself a minimum of 4 hours to walk through and look at things. If you want to stop and read the signs you will need more time. We ate lunch in the food court which was nice and very clean. Food was reasonably priced.

Just loved this place. If it was innovative it is probably here. From trains to Hallmark Miniatures and everything in between. Seeing all these in one place was awesome. Steam
Engines, exotic cars, Presidential Vehicles, Lincoln’s last chair, and so much more. It was such a large and lace and a little easy to get lost in but we loved it!

Since it's a Ford, it's officially called the Ford Museum of American Innovation, and it's half about cars, half about industrial machinery and the middle about airplanes. I was freaked out by the railway exhibition as well as the car exhibition. I'm amazed at the Russell car, a steam locomotive about three times the size of Japan. The museum also renewed awareness of Ford's airplane. There is also something interesting about the history of the United States centered on the other half of industrial machinery. This time we didn't have time to attend, but there are sightseeing tours and theaters that will keep you occupied even if you spend a day there. Considering the content and the admission fee, it is a museum well worth a visit.

This was a place I've wanted to go to for many years, I was not disappointed. I would recommend the pass that gets you acess to all places, Museum village, factory tour and the movie of your choice. I would also recommend the ride pass as well, the village is HUGH and takes alot of walking to see everything.
Each place was unique and enjoyable. From the diverse collections in the museum, to the village that has so many buildings and items, to finally the tour of the truck plant
Unfortunately, when we got to the plant, the workers were done for the day, and did not see the line move. But we still got to walk through the plant.
The highlight of our visit, was the rides in actual model T vehicles throughout the village. For me, this was a bucket list item that i can now finally cross off my list and move on to the next one.

This museum has a little bit of everything! Technology & innovation; trains, planes, and automobiles; furniture, the 20th century, ... A lot to see! We did the museum in a day, but we didn't really see everything - We picked and chose the sections that best suited our interests.

We bought our tickets at the ticket area that day, and I'm glad we did. 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 - The weather forecast was pretty grim, and we weren't sure how to plan our time, but with unlimited visits, all the pressure was off.

Plan on a lot of walking in the museum. All the exhibits are very visible, so even on a busy day, there shouldn't be any real problem seeing everything. There are also some good interactive exhibits for everyone, and I did see some children's activities.

Huge museum with lots of quirky exhibits to catch the eye, from trains, planes and automobiles to tech through the ages. We didn’t have a car but easily got an Uber each way from Detroit. Didn’t visit the Ford factory, but otherwise had plenty to see for a 2-3 hour visit. Had lunch in large cafeteria which had good variety of options.

This is a great collection of just about everything - cars, locomotives, Presidential limousines, farm equipment, race cars, etc. Spend the whole day wandering around this amazing collection f Americana.

I really thought it was going to be all auto; it was not- lots of other things to see which was awesome to me - It has something for everyone.

Wonderful museum. So much to see. I do have to say that my husband and myself enjoyed the museum a little more than my sons. They thought it was neat but didn’t care to take as much time looking at everything. Trust me there is a lot to see. I would allow yourself at least 3 hours to go through.

We were on vacation to MI and decided to return to THF after being away for 11 years. Although not much has changed in our recollection, we enjoyed every minute of our visit getting reacquainted with all this huge American treasure of a museum has to offer. A must do for a day when in Dearborn.

This was a big surprise! It’s like a little Smithsonian! Great exhibits, clean, fascinating! But wear comfy shoes - it’s a LOT of walking! Our favorite exhibits were Driving America and the Presidential Vehicles. We also loved Your Place in Time, which showed trends of each decade.

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time. We were here for about four hours (including lunch in the 1940’s diner) and it wasn’t nearly enough time!

I have mixed feelings about the museum. There are parts that are very good and if you love cars... It is eye candy. However, they have limited hands on options for kids which seems like a missed opportunity. The hands on stuff they did have was good but there wasn't a lot. The museum is also way over priced. 20 bucks would have been more fair.

We spent two days at The Henry Ford. One day was at Greenfield Village, the second day at the Museum of American Innovation plus the Rouge Factory tour. We bought an individual plus companion membership which ended up being a savings for us as parking is free with membership and you get 10%discount at stores and for food.

That said, we really enjoyed the Rouge Factory tour (cost is extra but discounted as member). A bus takes you to the factory. It was fascinating to see Ford F-150s being built on an assembly line in real time. No photos are allowed. You can spend as much or as little time watching the action. There is an introductory film and F-150 innovation film. An elevator takes you to a viewing area of the whole facility. We spent about 2 hrs here. This is the most “modern” part of the complex.

The museum is really a history museum showcasing older technology from Ford’s era or things that Ford collected from before his time that was interesting to him. It’s not a contemporary museum. The older Presidential limousines were interesting to see as was the car racing exhibit and old trains. Unfortunately only one restaurant was open probably due to staff shortages so getting food took away time from the museum.

Greenfield Village is a tribute to Ford’s desire to preserve historic buildings, again from his past. For example, Noah Webster’s house, Wright Brothers bicycle shop and boyhood home, Firestone’s farmhouse and barn, Thomas Edison’s laboratory and illumination plant etc. There are living history demonstrations that were interesting to see. There is a lot of walking and stairs but you can also purchase a ride band for the steam train, model T cars or vintage bus. We stood in line for almost an hour for a 10 min ride in a Model T but we enjoyed it. Compared to the museum there are more food choices. And shopping is good in the village. We easily spent a whole day here.

Give yourself 2-3 days to see everything thoroughly.

The Henry Ford Museum is a bit of everything. It focuses on innovation but there are historical aspects as well. We spent an entire day, including touring the Rouge Factory and the village and didn’t even scratch the surface. Get a membership and save.

This museum of innovation surprised me as I hadn't done any research this trip. I expected vehicles and what I got was everything in life. Any innovation is in here from boilers, to planes, to sewing machines, to race cars to presidential vehicles to furniture etc etc. It is so interesting. Small amounts of each item but all in a unique way. Spend some time here it is very interesting.

Both the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and the Greenfield Village
within walking distance next-door are highly worth the visit. I spent a total of 6 hours between the two, and I could easily have spent twice as much time as there was so much to see. If you ever want to learn a lot about American history all in one place, these are the places to go. The highlights for me were the huge industrial machines in the museum and the Menlo Park, NJ laboratories of Thomas Edison (with friendly and knowledgeable demonstrators of his inventions) and the Wright brothers early planes in the village. Great places to especially take foreign visitors (especially since Dearborn is roughly halfway between the international airport and downtown Detroit.)

Something for everyone here. Plenty of cars but not just cars. What a fun way to spend the day. Not widely advertised but there is free admission for military (active incl guard) for both the museum and Greenfield Village. Additional guests are permitted into the museum and then only have to purchase Greenfield Village tickets. The museum appeared fully open while Greenfield Village still had some shops and craft locations not open which was surprising for a holiday weekend. Enjoyed the glassblowing demo.
Enjoyed custard. Felt a little lost when we first went in- would be nice to add a short video in a kiosk that explains what we are about to enter and look at.

Wear comfortable shoes!! THIS place is Huge!! Lots of walking, tons to see ..a complete feast for the eyes. Not just about cars , had dedicated areas for locomotive, automotive, planes, industrial generators, .. so much to see. It is in a most beautiful building . There was on site dining which from what we could see looked delicious. Not just for car fans...

Family of 6 - 2 seniors, 2 adults, 2 children (3 disabled and have a hard time walking)
We all LOVED it! Different things interested different members of the family, so that made it nice that everyone found something they really enjoyed seeing.

Wanted to visit for a long time. Great multi-type museum with many great exhibits. This place is huge all on same level. I was there 4 hours and walked 7,750 steps. Liked the huge train.

What more can be said about The Henry Ford? If you're thinking it's "just" about cars you'd be only about 10% right. It's about innovation, architecture, art, science, math, travel, human evolution, political and social history, a glorious collection and reflection of the last century+, with an eye also to possibilities of the future. How we got here, and how we'll get there!

We've been returning regularly, quick stop-ins to several major events every year. Members for over 20 years THF never ceases to be amazing, inspiring, energizing yet at the same time relaxing. Staff and management go out of their way to ensure every need is attended, truly this museum is accessible to all.

Okay. Many things to see beyond cars and engines. A visit for 2 to 3 hours no more.
Car lovers can revel in the evolution of vehicles in history.

You could easily spend 2 days here if you do the museum, Geenfield Village and the factory tour. Sadly we only had tile for the museum. The cost is about $30/person which was the highest of the 7 museums we saw on this trip. But there is a lot to see. We spent 2 hours, could have spent more. Trains, cars , farm equipment, Rosa Park’s bus, Washington’s camp cot and Lincoln’s Ford theater chair are highlights, but there is a lot more.

Wow definitely worth a visit, as an engineering nerd the factory visit to see the actual assembly line running was the highlight for me, the museum and the village were both equally astoundingly good. There is so much to see and do we actually spread or list of two consecutive days. Highly recommended

Had a relaxing and informative time exploring the museum. It is a really big place with lots to see so make sure you allow yourself at least a couple of hours to see it all. We actually rented a scooter to ride on and hold our stuff as we visited. well worth the money. There are exhibits inside and things to see outside.

So much to see! If you go during peak season, or on a weekend, I would suggest prioritizing what you want to see. This place was just so busy by the time we exited, with epic line ups to get in (this was in August 2022).

I cannot believe that the Rosa Parks bus is here, in addition to the blood-stained chair that A. Lincoln was assassinated in, and the vehicle that Kennedy was assassinated in. The exhibits on slavery were also jarring.

I will go back to get a closer look at some things I missed, when it got too busy.

When it comes to gift shops, it was a lack-luster. I like a good gift shop, and the Ford Museum has so much potential for great souvenirs. But it was all pretty uninteresting, and over-priced to boot.

So much more that I expected. Not only an automobile museum but a ton more of the history of almost everything from the 1900’s on. Furniture, engines, civil rights and women’s movements, science, racing, agriculture, aviation, and so much more. I would suggest an easy 4 hours to go through must of the exhibits but well worth it

Absolutely amazing. This museum rivals the American History museum in Washington DC. It has enough things to entertain young kids. It contains steam engines, gas engines, power generation, cars, trains, furniture, too much to cover. Plan to spend at least 3 hours if you plan to walk by everything and 5+ hours if you want to read each display

Love this place! Great history comes alive in the Villiages! The museum is also fantastic, filled with history; original artifacts

When I get to Detroit, I have visited the museum & Village over 60 times over the years.
There is the approx 8-acre museum and just over 200-acre Village.
So much great history there

Amazing museum! There was something for everyone in our family. We had to skim through some of the exhibits to get through them all, so we could have spent another day. The only downside was lunch at the diner.

Wow, this museum blew my expectations out of the water. It was so much fun and there’s truly something for everyone. We got there right at open on a Friday and we were some of the first people in the Disney exhibit. It didn’t really get busy until about 11:00 AM. But the place is so huge even with big crowds it doesn’t feel too insane. We were able to visit every exhibit by noon. My favorite was the neon signs on display and the the historical items like Lincoln’s chair and the Rosa Park bus.

Awesome Museum! Make sure you give yourself an entire day to enjoy this place. If you are going to more than one Ford venue, it is cheaper to buy your tickets all at once. The tickets are good until you use them. They also give several discounts like AAA, AARP, Senior, etc. Get there early or plan to walk, some of the parking lots are quite a walk away and they fill up fast.

So much great information about the US automotive history. Note, that you should set aside at least two hours to enjoy this museum.

This is not your typical museum - it’s a fascinating collection that showcases American ingenuity. Great fun to walk around. Easy to spend 3 or more hours here and not see everything. Highly recommend!!!

Wonderful Museum that has 3 major sites, but we only had time to visit one. Each site has a separate admission price. This complex is a Must See. The Museum of Innovation has much more than fabulous cars. There is the actual bus that Rosa Parks sat on when she was arrested, and you can sit in that same seat and hear her speak. There is the actual chair that President Lincoln sat on when he was assassinated. There are aircraft, trains, blown glass, industrial revolution artifacts, guns, mathematics, and more. We spent 2.5 hours there, and that wasn't long enough. We would love to go back and visit the other 2 sites.

An impressive museum.
In addition to having vehicles of all kinds, it has a lot of activities to do. Perfect to go with children or curious adults
A very diverse collection, with very pleasant surprises such as the original bus where Rosa Parks was arrested, the Ford GT40 winner of Le Mans 2016, and much more.
One of the best things, the paper airplane tester.

We love to visit the Henry Ford Museum! They have the best train collection and the history is so inspiring. I highly recommend visiting with friends, family, or even by yourself!

This was my first time at the museum. I have heard all good things about the museum. I really had a great time. It was great to see some cool things and I had some thing to eat while I was there also. The food was great.

Fantastic day out. Spent six hours at this incredible museum. So much more than we expected. Something for everyone. Great value for money.

Interesting, entertaining...... well worth it. So glad we made the visit. The Village is great.... driving in a 24 t ford awesome.

Museum, so much round every corner..... the enjoyment never stopped.

So many amazing displays in the architectural gem of a building. Buy tickets online and head right in. May is a perfect time to go before tourist season. Very well done.

If you LOVE HISTORY, this is THE place !! Definitely need three full days if you want to see everything. Spend one day in the indoor museum and two days exploring all the historic buildings. Recommend getting a yearly pass so you can come a go for as many days as you like. Definitely get the transportation option to ride in a Model-T, take the steam engine train ride and ride the Carousel. MUST get the Ford F-150 factory tour !!!

Amazing collection of American historical artifacts. The exhibits include Presidential limousines , the actual Montgomery bus Rosa Parks refused to move from her seat, cultural and farming exhibits as well as race cars and railroad cars. Be prepared to spend 2 hours at a minimum. Fantastic museum!!

We had tickets for both the museum and the village for the same day and could have spent a full day in each one. The museum was way better than we ever expected, and could have spent a full day there. Ate lunch in the little museum diner which was also excellent!

This is a great place to visit. You will learn so much. Plan to spend at least four hours. Keep in mind that the food offerings are less than I would like if you are a picky eater.

Great historic museum with a diverse group of artifacts. Many vehicles and icons of American history. There are great explanations of different exhibits along with full sized trains, and lots of machines. Great place to spend a day especially if you include the village and other options to add onto your basic entry fee. One surprise, there is nothing to notify you, no signs in the parking area, it will cost you an additional $9.00 to park. It is added when you purchase your tickets. Overall a great place to visit.

Nice selection of things to show, all of them related to engineering/machines. Really like the presidential limousines.

Awesome! Came to Dearborn via Amtrak just to visit HF and it was worth it. It took from time they opened until they closed to see it all. Something for everyone. Staff was helpful. Weekday off season worked well for us - less crowded. Fun!

We visited on the last day of our vacation, so we only had time for the museum itself. It is expensive, but there's so much to see that we felt it was worth the cost. We also had lunch in the cafe before leaving, and the food was fresh and tasty. There was plenty of parking available when we arrived shortly after they opened on a Sunday morning, but the lots looked pretty full by the time we left. My only gripe is that at-the-door ticket prices weren't listed on their website -- it seemed they wanted everyone to buy in advance online. We took a chance and bought tickets when we got there; it only cost .75 more than the advance purchase price would have been for 2 senior admissions. A large family might save more by buying online.

We loved our visit. Not just cars but HUGE railway engines, an awesome small diner, a race simulation, even furniture!

Well laid out, plenty of space, educational exhibits.

We spent 3 - 4 hours there and loved it.

Wa amazing museum, enjoyed the entire day there with so much to see and remember. This is a must see put on your bucket list to do

Amazing place to see lot of US history. We did the movie at 10 and ended staying in the museum until closing at 5pm. Ate lunch in cafe and it was pretty good. We went on a Tuesday morning and had no problems with parking. Highly recommend

There is something for everyone. History, video games, cars, civil rights, Americana and so much more. There are a ton of historical artifacts here like the Rosa Parks bus and the Kennedy car as well as the one of a kind awesome post world war two fabricated dome house. It is around $49 for the museum and the ford factory tour which is definitely worth it as well. Note there is no production on Saturdays at the factory.

This museum has something for everyone! If you’ve ever thought it just has cars, then you’re wrong. It has so much more! It shows how all aspects of life have changed over the years. We spent 3 1/2 hours here. It’s huge, so be sure to look at the map that way you don’t miss anything. Our 10 year old and 14 year old boys enjoyed it as much as the adults. Every single employee that we encountered was welcoming, seemed so happy to be there, and were more than willing to share their knowledge with us. It’s very educational, and there are just enough hands on activities to keep it engaging for the kids. It can create a great conversation about how beneficial engineering is to our world. The museum was clean and beautiful! Wear comfortable shoes because there is a lot of walking. There is a place to eat and get coffee, along with a gift shop for kids and adults. We will definitely return.

This was a total unexpected treat to visit! You owe yourself to visit this place!! Such a great experience! Being a car guy, it was so fun to go through and see all the cars in the museum. Also being a tinkerer and a life long learner of anything mechanical and electrical, it has everything!! We booked a combo ticket that also gave us access to Greenfield village. AMAZING! Train, Old car rides and old bus rides, even horse drawn coach rides. If you are into history at all, this place is super interesting. If you are going to go to Greenfield though, I would suggest doing it in cooler weather if you are not a fan of the heat. It is mostly outdoors. There is a lot of walking but it is sooooo cool.

This place is likely best enjoyed in more than one day. We did the Museum AND Greenfield village in one day which is probably a bit of a compromise. Next time we will try to do the factory tour as there just isn't enough time in the day to do everything.

Our train broke down mid circle which turned out to be a blessing in disguies as we got to experience them de-coupling the engine and running it to the round house and swapping out the engine. Most are not likely to experience this so it was worth the walk back to the entrance to be able to see that.

I absolutely loved this museum. If you’re in a mood to learn and to learn about a variety of topics…. Math, science, history, cars, technology, furniture, watches….. this is where to go. It has little or nothing to do with Henry Ford himself, it’s a tribute to innovation in general. I spent an easy five hours here and went away a whole lot smarter. It’s huge and it’s divided into different sections so I advise just going in parts.

A major highlight for me was seeing every presidential private vehicle since Theodore Roosevelt’s carriage. It goes all the way up to the limo that Reagan was shot in which was later modified and continued till Clinton.

It is a pricey $38 and they charge you something like $12 for parking when you check in. There’s no parking meter or anything, you just get surprised when you buy your ticket. So at first I was hesitant about this place and how the museum itself was trying to be a Jack of all trades, but it was more than worth it in the end.

We saw cars, machinery, furniture, trains, glassware, guns, violins, Dymaxion house, covered bridges, pictures, tvs

We combined this with a visit to Greenfield Village 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 are so many wonderful exhibits in the museum, but the highlight for me was the Rosa Parks' bus (inspirational) and the fleet of presidential vehicles thru the ages. A must visit imho.

This was on of the best museums we have seen. Expected some of the cars, but was pleasantly surprised to find this was about people who were innovative, not just Ford. The place was huge, immaculate and separated in sections so you could find your way around easily. Trains, planes, cars, tv’s and radio, farm equipment and many other things. So informative. You could spend 2 hours or 5 hours depending on you. Nostalgic and history oriented. Fun day.

What an amazing museum, absolutely worth visiting and really fascinating. So much to see and the volunteers are really helpful and knowledgeable,

The date of this review was actually over 5 years ago. The site only allowed going back a year. I was thinking about Museums we have visited before and the Henry Ford popped up in my mind and felt I would give it its long awaited due. This is one of the most amazing Museums we have been to in our world travels. The place is big, you could spend 2 days inside if you really wanted to, to soak up all the history and If you are a car buff, the cars. Even if you are not, the displays are well lit and well presented. It's not just a car place, it's an experience place to visit. The price was well worth it. What stuck out in my mind was the Presidential Limo and the Route 66 displays. They also had a cool show on how a car was made in the AV Center. This is one well run Museum. A definite visit if you are in the Detroit area.

I only had a limited time and I had to be content with just the Museum and I regret not having had 2 days to see the 3 parts of the museum (notably Greenfield).
It is not just a car museum but a presentation of the modern history of the USA.
In an impeccable and airy presentation you will discover agricultural equipment, furniture, planes, trains and themes that trace the 60s (neon lights, advertising panels, Texaco garage, Wagon Hamy's, etc.).
In the middle of all this we come across many exceptional vehicles, starting with the Lincoln where JF Kennedy was assassinated which curiously was used until 1977... certainly with an armored transparent roof!
Along the way we also find a stagecoach, one of the 5 existing Bugatti Royales, Jim Clark's lotus which won at Indianapolis and the Ford Mark IV which won the legendary 24 hours of Le Mans in 1967......
There is even a gigantic network of miniature trains run by enthusiasts which will delight young and old.
There remains the place that you don't expect to see in an automobile museum, the "With liberty and justice for all" part, a theme which traces the modern history of the United States with, for example, the campaign tent of Washington, the chair where Lincoln was assassinated and, a moving moment, the bus on which Rose Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man... We know the rest.
If we add to that a very well designed restoration overlooking the museum... I think it is impossible to miss this place.
For my part, given the comments elsewhere I will go back to see the other 2 parts.

Great museum! We live 4 hours away and get membership so that we can visit more than once per year. We always learn something and they are constantly changing the exhibits and improving.

What a brilliant place. We loved it and wished we had more time to spend there. Next time we will allow two days.

This museum is boring AF. Same old crappy exhibits for the past 20 years. They seem to be hyper focused on Disney and LGBTQ rights. The Disney costumes are appalling and offensive, the civil rights section is sexually offensive and we will never throw one more dollar to this institution. GO WOKE GO BROKE

An impressive museum.
In addition to having amazing vehicles of all kinds, it has a lot of activities to do. Perfect to go with children or curious adults
A very diverse collection, with very pleasant surprises such as the original bus where Rosa Parks was arrested, the Ford GT40 winner of Le Mans 2016, and much more.
One of the best things, the paper airplane tester.

This museum is excellent with many interesting exhibits such as the chair in which Lincoln was seated at Ford Theater, the card in which JFK and entourage rode in Dallas, Eisenhower's Presidential car, a locomotive, the Rosa Parks' bus, vintage Holiday Inn sign, and so much more. We enjoyed lunch at the diner inside the museum. We were told it wasn't open that day, but it was. The chicken salad was excellent. There is so much to see that I would not recommend seeing the museum and Greenfield Village in one day. Split those visits into one day for each, if possible.

The Henry Ford Museum is unlike any museum I’ve visited.

It’s packed with artifacts that represent defining moments in American history, not just cars. Seeing Rosa Parks’ bus, a copy of the Declaration of Independence, and every version of the U.S. presidential limousine is powerful and unforgettable.

Of course, the automotive side is incredible too, iconic Ford vehicles from every decade that show how innovation and design evolved over time.

This isn’t a quick stop. Plan to spend hours here, because every section tells a story worth slowing down for.

Bottom line: A must-visit in Detroit. Educational, moving, and truly unique.

We really enjoyed this museum! It had so many varied things in it. I thought it would be all cars, but there were planes and dollhouses and Hallmark ornaments and too many other things to mention. We were very happily surprised.

Four of us came here as first time visitors and absolutely loved the museum! Typically I am not a museum person, but this one was just fabulous. The food in the diner was not very good so we would not choose to dine there again. BUT, the rest of everything in that museum was so worth visiting f and we would probably return again!

Overall, very decent. It's not a Ford museum, it's all about American history, you might say. Planes, trains, combines, etc. The tour of the factory is good , but you cannot take pictures

We went to see the museum today, and we were very impressed by how much it had changed since we last saw it ( I saw it in 1989 and my husband in 1995). Lots of beautiful cars including Presidential cars. There were a lot different exhibits: farming, trains, furniture, early days of flight, a modern glass gallery, and women in WWll. One of my favorites was the Dymaxion house. A must see museum if you are in the Detroit area.

There is a lot of history to be seen here, ranging over decades. Many important historical pieces are housed here. It is a great educational place for children. I would spend a couple hours here to see everything. I paid for parking but no one asked to see proof of payment so I am not sure you have to pay.

This was definitely a highlight during our recent trip. As tickets (even combos) are expensive for non-members, we were lucky to join two friends whose membership covered us for everything except the Rouge Factory tour (though we received a discount). Time spent: one full day. We began in the Village, essentially a collection of houses and other structures belonging to people Henry Ford liked or admired. My favorite: Edison’s Menlo Park Lab. Another great experience: we rode in a Model T (do it early as long lines form fast). While we spent relatively little time in the museum (I'd visited as a child), the Rouge factory tour was fabulous (this currently makes F-150 trucks). After boarding a shuttle, visitors see two films: one about how Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing and another about creating the F-150. Afterwards, we observed the assembly process from a raised platform. We mostly saw cabin and door work. There were far fewer robots than I expected (maybe they use more during parts manufacture). Workers (1000 per shift) execute their individual tasks in one minute or less. Cool facts: It takes about 4 hours to make a truck from beginning to end (all we saw had been special ordered, meaning they had individualized components). A completed truck exits the floor every 53 seconds. If you see nothing else, choose the factory -- a unique and fascinating look at modern manufacturing.

The museum, village, and tour were interesting and fun. The museum had a great variety of exhibits and the village is a great trip back in time.

However the staff definitely need training on how to treat customers. We had several instances of employees being rude and rigid. For example we got there early for our tour and despite people not showing up for their scheduled time and having capacity on the bus they refused to allow us on and won’t change our tickets. Similar instances happened in the village. All this paired with extreme rudeness from employees made us sorry we just spend thousands of dollars on a new ford vehicle.

Unlike the exhibits devoted to civil rights which were excellent and filled with information, many displays in the museum lack well-placed, readable, and comprehensive signage explaining what one is looking at. It's not enough to just give us some large machines to stare at. Please make an effort to improve the educational experience. The public is much smarter than management perhaps thinks they are.

Not just a Ford or automotive museum.
There is something for everyone - cars, presidential limos, the Weinermobile, trains, household items, furniture, heavy manufacturing equipment. There is even an area for Mathematics.

There is something for everyone at this museum. There are many exhibits and activities that young and the young at heart can touch and feel. There are qr codes to access additional information. The museum does have a great deal of automobile and transportation exhibits. That being said, it is a rather large museum in size. There are many benches and eateries to rest at. There is also a movie theater.

I specifically went for an exhibit on Apollo 11 that is going to be there until May 2022. There are many interesting permanent collection items..

The staff is very helpful and friendly.

Museum worth the visit. Liked seeing the old cars and Kennedy's limo. Other things to see at Greenfield village but didn't see them.

You must wear comfortable walking shoes! This museum is so large it
has actual a replica of the Wright brothers plane with several other planes, many cars, and many 2 story steam plants such as fueled the Henry Ford assembly plants. It's like one of the Smithonians - if you don't have a whole day to visit plan ahead for the parts most important for you. We had 3 days for The Henry Ford & the Village and that was enough.

This museum is awesome! So much to see. You have to give yourself at least 2 days to see it all. Would definitely tell family and friends to go see it.

Very nice museum. Lots of stuff to look at . Lots of history . Full day of learning . Staff is very helpful d pleasant . They have there original chair that Lincoln sat in when he was shot . Bus that Rosa Parks sat on made history . The car that president Kennedy was in when he was shot . Car for president Reagan when he was shot. Several other president cars . Am sold diner , lots old cars , machines , tv and much more history . Nice place . The diner , actually serves food . The food is very good . So much to see . Make sure you have a full day to take it all in .

Lots of great exhibits but was this place hard to follow on a map / with the poor in museum signage. After an amazing experience at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, this was quite a disappointment. Signage needs to be improved.

This place is just amazing. We spent about 2 hours but easily could have spent an entire day. Presidential limousines, full size trains and locomotives, the bus on which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat….So much to see besides cars!!

the museum was a great surprise, many cars of all generations and types, includes the presidential cars of various American presidents, history of planes and locomotives as well as American society in general. It's worth the entire cost of the entrance ticket, not insignificant. The trip, on the other hand, had to collect the historic cars, it left me a bit perplexed but it was simply nice.

There’s so much to take in; it’s hard to pick a favorite.However the presidential cars & huge train were so impressive!

This was a fantastic place to spend a couple days! We had been looking forward to it since loving Innovation Nation. Be sure to go to the village and museum. We planned on spending 2-3 hrs, but stayed for 5 and honestly really wish we’d had committed two days to The Henry Ford

I decided to take a weekend trip by myself. I'm the kind of guy who's into cars, science, machines and DIY, so when I discovered the Henry Ford when researching, I was intrigued.

I drove the five hours from SE Ohio to Dearborn, MI, spent the night nearby then arrived at the Henry Ford when the opened at 9:30am. It was a cold, grey November day, but already lots of families had arrived. Not the only one who has heard good things about the place.

First off - if you've been to any of the Smithsonian museums in DC, that will give you a good idea of what to expect. The building is a mix of old early-1900s opulent American optimism and modern museum. It's MASSIVE, far bigger than I expected. The building is an exhibit in its own right.

The collection is amazing and informative. If you think it's just for Ford fans - or car guys - you're mistaken. Sure, the automobile takes center stage here, and there are plenty of famous Fords (including Henry's first automobile, the Le Mans-winning GT40 from 1967, and the Lincoln limo in which JFK was assassinated), but plenty of historical vehicles from many other marques are represented. Also, there are HUGE trains, famous planes, and artifacts from every era of American industry, agriculture, and home life. There's even a "Liberty & Justice For All" exhibit with artifacts from the Revolutionary period, Women's Suffrage, and Civil Rights movements (including the Rosa Parks bus).

There are many interactive exhibits for kids and families, decade-specific exhibits, a large cafeteria and gift shops.

I only got to stay about 2.5 hours, and I know I missed several exhibits, but that just means I have to go back. If you've got little ones (or big ones) interested in cars, trains, history, and science, this is a can't-miss attraction that you could easily spend the entire 9:30am - 5pm open time exploring.

This museum was incredible! There are many cool historical items that you can’t see anywhere else. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to walk around and enjoy the whole museum because there is much to see!

We enjoyed our time at the museum as well as the village. Both places were extremely well done, clean and interesting. We, also did the Rouge Tour, however I would not recommend doing that tour. It was mainly a big advertisement for the F150 trucks. Instead, I would recommend the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum. It was a few dollars cheaper and was way more interesting. It is in the original Ford plant. The tour guide, Tom, no extra charge, was amazing!!

All acess ticket a good option. We started with the factory visit to see assembly of cars. Amazing. Than the museum - huge, facinating, a bit confusing where to go and finding your way. Third is Greenfield village. Big, plesant, car ride was great. Gient screen film was nice, and a good rest for the feet. We had to split it for 2 days as it took so much time, it was the same price

My 18-year-old daughter and I absolutely loved it! We spent five hours one day and two hours the next. Could have spent much more time, but we had a tight travel window. We ate lunch and had coke floats in the cute restaurant inside the museum that looks to be made from an old rail car. A volunteer told us to NEVER come on Thursdays as that's when school groups tend to come. We live in Tennessee, so it's our one and only trip here, but I wanted to pass that along! We bought the membership as it was cheaper and less of a hassle.

Recently visited this museum while in Detroit area. This museum is truly one of a kind and very impressive! This is truly a remarkable experience and is a must see if in Dearborn!

Lots to see and do, lots of interactive opportunities with staff members as well!

To see the history of the company, and really of transportation, that was amazing! Three is so much to experience!

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a vast display with numerous areas to explore. Our tour started with a trip to the Lamy's Diner. We were able to sit inside the classic diner and enjoy a great lunch. I had the grilled cheese sandwich and soup along with a bottled root beer. The food was hot and delivered quickly. After lunch we began our tour at the display of presidential vehicles. We really liked the DC-3 airplane hanging in the atrium of the museum. Other favorites included the Rose Parks Bus, the Ford Assembly Line display, the Oscar Meyer Wiener Mobile. We were able to take a guided tour of the Dymaxion House, a modular house of the future. Other items on display included motor vehicles through the years; Including more planes, trucks, trains, race cars, and other historic vehicles. The had other American exhibits including a Holiday Inn Room, classic Mexico Station and power generation. The museum offers a number of tours including Greenfield Village and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour and a Giant Screen Experience. This could very easily be a multi day stop as the Museum itself took us 4 hours to tour. The museum has a number of of ticket option which are listed on its web site. They do offer a senior discount and a children's ticket. We look forward to going back and exploring more of the complex. We would highly recommend visiting the site.

This museum is incredible. Having not lived in Michigan for many years, we visited with family when we were in town for the Holidays. There are so many historically significant pieces in the museum, I was surprised. We saw the chair Abraham Lincoln was sitting in when assassinated, and the same for the limousine JFK was riding in, not to mention several other presidential limousines on display. All around, this is a great museum and I think you could spend a whole day there. We unfortunately had to leave early due to a grumpy 4 year old.