The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Dearborn, MI
A vast indoor collection of American vehicles, machines and everyday objects, from steam engines to presidential limousines. Allow several hours and consider the adjoining Greenfield Village if you have another day.
The museum in Dearborn was dedicated in 1929 as the Edison Institute and opened to the public in 1933. Today it is regarded as the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex in the United States. Its collection includes the 1961 Lincoln Continental in which President Kennedy was assassinated, the rocking chair in which Abraham Lincoln sat at Ford's Theatre, the bus in which Rosa Parks was arrested, and the Chesapeake & Ohio steam locomotive "Allegheny," one of the most powerful ever built.
Plan at least half a day for the exhibition hall, and more if you can. If you have a second day, visit the neighboring Greenfield Village, an open-air museum of about 240 acres (100 ha) with nearly 100 relocated historic buildings, including Henry Ford's birthplace. The Ford Rouge Factory Tour is also part of the offering.
- Nearest town
- Dearborn, MI
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.3029, -83.2342
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation?
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is in Dearborn, MI, at GPS 42.3029, -83.2342. It is about 10 mi from Detroit.
Can you camp near The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Scout Hollow Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation?
Places worth a stop nearby: Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (50 mi), Glacial Grooves State Memorial (55 mi), Marblehead Lighthouse (59 mi) and Frankenmuth (75 mi).
When is the best time to visit The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)