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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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Mold-A-Rama.

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Also worth noting is that there are fantastic Mold-a-Rama machines peppered throughout. For $3, a hot waxy Wienermobile can be yours!

[Kitsa, 07/26/2021]

History of child car seats.

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Along with all the excruciatingly detailed history of the automobile, we found a display on the history of child car seats. What parent wouldn't want to celebrate the restraints, er, safety of these items....

[Louise Foresman, 01/03/2019]
The Henry Ford, America's Greatest History Attraction

You can buy tickets online at a discount then print them once you arrive. This is a fascinating collection of all things American... The best and the worst. We've been here for three hours and are just a little over halfway through it, so give yourselves plenty of time. We bought tickets to The Henry Ford Museum (only) at $60 for my husband, my daughter (15) and myself. We would love to see Greenfield Village as well, but I don't think we'll have the time. This is a must see!

[Sherry, 07/22/2015]

Wienermobile.

The Henry Ford, America's Greatest History Attraction

One-third of the museum devoted to cars and Americana is closed for renovation until spring of 2012.

[Brent Thompson, 09/13/2011]
Henry Ford Museum Christened With Awkward New Name

The executives running the Dearborn, MI, attraction formerly known as The Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village were unsatisfied with its name. To them, it didn't express all that the place had come to offer, which had grown beyond the museum and the village to include an IMAX theater, a research center, and an upcoming tour of the Ford River Rouge factory complex.

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[02/15/2003] 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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Ford Rouge Factory TourFord Rouge Factory Tour, Dearborn, MI - < 1 mi.
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In the region:
1937 Bottle House, Hazel Park, MI - 12 mi.

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