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Museum · Dearborn, Michigan
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Museum of American innovation, with Rosa Parks’ bus, presidential cars, locomotives, airplanes and the history of industry.
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About Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is part of The Henry Ford complex, created and dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. The main hall, under a huge roof, brings together cars, steam locomotives, airplanes, farm machinery and everyday American objects from the last three centuries.
Among the most sought-after pieces are the Montgomery bus where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in 1955, the limousine in which President John F. Kennedy was riding in Dallas, Abraham Lincoln’s chair from Ford’s Theatre and Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion house. The Driving America exhibit tells the story of the automobile in the country, from the Model T to today’s cars.
The museum also has a giant-screen cinema, temporary exhibitions and interactive areas for children about invention and engineering.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Three to five hours.
Best time
At opening time, to see the main hall with fewer people; on rainy days or in winter, it’s the covered activity of the area.
How to get there
In The Henry Ford complex on Oakwood Boulevard, about 15 km from downtown Detroit; paid parking is available on site.
Tip
Buy combined tickets for the museum, Greenfield Village and the Ford factory if you plan to visit all three.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
What to see at the Henry Ford Museum?
Rosa Parks’s bus, Kennedy’s limousine, Lincoln’s chair and the exhibition on the history of the automobile.
How long does a visit to the Henry Ford Museum take?
Three to five hours.
Is the Henry Ford Museum open year-round?
Yes, except for some holidays; check the calendar on the website.