Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West Teacher's Choice @ IMAX: Choose 10am or 11:10am, Monday - Friday
In 1804, two American military officers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, were given an assignment by President Thomas Jefferson: to explore the uncharted areas of the land known as "the Louisiana Purchase," a massive stretch of 8,000 miles from St. Louis to the Western Coastline. Lewis and Clark hoped to find a Northwest Passage, which would link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, but along the way they discovered the sources of some of America's greatest beauty and wealth. They also found hardship, but survived thanks to the compassion of trapper Toussaint Charbonneau and his wife Sacagawea, a Native American. Lewis and Clark were presumed dead until they made their way back to civilization in 1806, with details of one the greatest adventures in American history. The Henry Ford’s most popular educational film, Lewis & Clark was produced by National Geographic and follows the incredible journey of these pioneering explorers.
about the movie
Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West
Traditional IMAX Documentary Film
Narrated by Jeff Bridges
Not Rated
Running Time: Approx. 45 minutes Available for Teacher’s Choice at 10am or 11:10am, Mon – Fri, Oct. 3 – Dec. 13
Click here to access the official Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West film website
Click here to download Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West teacher guides, lesson plans & activities
curriculum connections
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pricing
SENIORS age 62 & up, $9
ADULTS age 13-61, $10
YOUTH age 5-12, $8.50
CHILDREN 4 & under, $8.50
MEMBERS 15% off all pricing above
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special information
Please park in the IMAX Theater lot on the west side of Henry Ford Museum. Parking is always FREE for IMAX-only guests.
directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Boulevard exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39); drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) south 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 mile. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive .75 mile.
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