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The Henry Ford

A sight in Dearborn, Detroit, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Weekday.

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The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Detroit
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Why go

Huge museum of American innovation in Dearborn, with Greenfield Village next door.

It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Detroit, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 3 sights. The closest of our other picks is Greenfield Village Holiday Nights, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Dearborn
Price
$$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Weekday

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Greenfield Village Holiday Nights

    Evening walks through The Henry Ford's historic village with carolers, horse-drawn wagons and fireworks.

    Activity · 0.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Two James Spirits

    Corktown tasting room of Detroit's first licensed distillery since Prohibition.

    Drinks · 8.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple

    Detroit's largest NYE party fills the Masonic Temple's Crystal and Fountain ballrooms with DJs, stage acts and a midnight balloon drop.

    Activity · Downtown Detroit · 9.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Detroit Institute of Arts

    Major art museum anchored by Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals.

    Sight · 9.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Cliff Bell's

    Restored 1930s jazz club near Grand Circus Park, with live music most nights and a full dinner menu.

    Drinks · 9.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Cliff Bell's

    Restored 1935 jazz club with an Art Deco bar; NYE brings dinner shows and a midnight set.

    Drinks · Downtown Detroit · 9.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Henry Ford is a stop on our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Detroit

2 more curated sights in Detroit. See the full Detroit guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For The Henry Ford itself, we suggest: Weekday.

Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Detroit weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for The Henry Ford, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124, USA
Coordinates
42.30345, -83.23421
Destination
Detroit, Michigan
Website
thehenryford.org

The Henry Ford: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Henry Ford?

Plan on about 4 hours at The Henry Ford. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Henry Ford?

Our pick: Weekday. Insider tip: Plan most of a day if adding Greenfield Village.

Where is The Henry Ford?

The Henry Ford is at 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Henry Ford?

The Henry Ford appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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