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Dearborn, Michigan: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

If this place doesn't have it, it probably isn't worth having. Clyde Barrow's letter praising the Ford V-8, Kennedy's death car, Lincoln's death chair, and the last breath of Thomas Edison -- in a test tube!

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New Wiener visit.

Henry Ford Museum - Wienermobile

The latest model of Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile visited the Henry Ford Museum, which exhibits a vintage 1960s model in the Wienermobile Cafe.

[Jay Kirby, 01/02/2000]
Henry Ford Museum cools off

The Henry Ford Museum has finally given in and added air conditioning to it's huge galleries. Believe us, this is a big deal....

[06/05/1999] Complete News Story

Wienermobile Cafe Opens

At the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan, the Wienermobile cafe is open for business. The museum's 1950s model Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is on display next to this dining area, only a few feet from the museum's huge collection of household appliances....

[09/27/1998] Complete News Story

Your Prom Dress Immortalized at the Henry Ford Museum

Smilers! Dig into your closets for those rite-of-passage horrors - atrocious formal wear, maid of honor dresses and your kiddie birthday suits. Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village is assembling a costume exhibit for fall 1999, a salute to special occasion fashions of the 20th century.

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[06/07/1998] Complete News Story

Henry Ford Museum to Wiener-ize Household Appliances Snack Bar

The Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI, has moved a vintage Oscar Mayer Wienermobile from the back depths of their massive collection to center stage. The museum restaurant, ringed by old vacuum cleaners, stoves and other kitchen appliances is now dominated by the presence of the famous hot dog-shaped vehicle....

[04/05/1998] Complete News Story

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Address:
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI
Directions:
I-94 to northbound Southfield Fwy/Hwy 39, then to exit 4, Oakwood Blvd. Left on Oakwood.
Hours:
Daily 9:30-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
313-982-6001
Admission:
Adults $30 museum, $33 Greenfield Village.
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