Michigan | Henry Ford 🏛 National Treasure Museum / Greenfield Village
A Day Trip Recommendation in the Greater Detroit Area ▫️ Henry Ford Museum + Greenfield Village This museum was established in 1929, covering 250 acres. It is the largest indoor and outdoor history museum in the United States🥇 and has been called "one of the best museums in America" by *Condé Nast Traveler*. It accurately showcases the evolution of human lifestyles and the competition in the automotive industry over the past 300 years. 🚗 There are five attractions: 1️⃣ Henry Ford Museum 2️⃣ Greenfield Village 3️⃣ Ford Rouge Factory Tour 4️⃣ Benson Ford Research Center 5️⃣ IMAX Theatre It takes about two days to fully explore all of them. If you're short on time, the first two are highly recommended for a one-day visit. ⏰ ▪️ Henry Ford Museum The museum houses over a million artifacts, covering the Industrial Revolution, transportation, power generation, everyday tools, and home furnishings. Among the exhibits are many rare and historically significant treasures, such as: - The presidential limousine JFK was riding in during his assassination. - The bus where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." - The 15 millionth Model T produced by Ford. - The original Dymaxion House, a bold and rare architectural innovation. - The world's largest steam locomotive, the Allegheny. - George Washington's field bed. - A sealed tube containing Thomas Edison's last breath. - Igor Sikorsky's prototype helicopter. - The Ford Trimotor plane that made the first flight over the North Pole. 🚀 ▪️ Greenfield Village This village features over a hundred historic buildings from around the world dating back to the 17th century. Each building was dismantled from its original location, with every brick marked and reassembled here exactly as it was. 🏰 For example: - The house where Ford was born. - A replica of Edison's workshop. - The Illinois courthouse where Lincoln first practiced law. - Various churches, print shops, general stores, slave quarters, glass art studios, and farmlands. Staff members reenact daily life and work from those times, making it super cool! 🕰️ Transportation within the village includes horse-drawn carriages, steam locomotives, and even the chance to ride in a real Ford Model T! 🚓 There's also a children's play area, making it perfect for family visits. 👨👩👧👦 🎫 Tickets are required, but if you work in MI, check with your HR to see if they offer free passes. 🎟️ #TravelInspiration #MustVisitMuseum #NearChicago #PhotoOp
