Annual Members Holiday Lighting Ceremony November 24, 2014 (Doors open 5:30pm)
Exclusive Member Holiday Event (6pm-9pm)
Join us as we kick off the holiday season in Henry Ford Museum. Clocktower doors open at 5:30 pm for those wishing to dine at the Michigan Café. Festivities begin at 6 pm as Santa makes his grand entrance to light the towering Christmas tree. After Santa’s arrival, there’s more holiday fun and plenty of seasonal activities until 9 pm.
Tickets go on sale beginning September 3, 2014.
sample activities
Program Highlights
Complimentary light refreshments
Make-and-take activities
Live musical entertainment featuring the Boychoir of Ann Arbor
Visit Santa and have your picture taken. You’ll receive your photo and a souvenir frame as a memento of your visit.
Kids can shop for gifts for family at our “Kids-only” Store near Santa’s location.
Our Genius at Play and Henry Ford Museum stores will be open.
Door prizes
Visit our limited engagement exhibition James Cameron’s Avatar: The Exhibition™
Have a snack or a meal at the Michigan Café
The Michigan Café will be open for dining at 5:30pm.
Join us for a meal or a snack.
Hot Dog $3.00
Slice of Pizza $5.50
Hamburger or Cheeseburger $7.50 with house-made chips
Chicken Fingers $6.50 with choice of one side dish
Pulled Pork $7.50 with choice of one side dish
Chicken Pot Pie $7.50 with choice of one side dish
Assorted pre-made Salad Cups $2.00
Macaroni and Cheese Bowl $4.00
Side of Mac & Cheese or Vegetable $2.00
Assorted Pies and Cakes for $4.25
Beverages
Soft Drink $2.25
Faygo® $3.00
Juice $3.00
Bottled Tea $3.50
Coffee and Tea $2.00
2013 pricing
MEMBERS ONLY, $10 PER PERSON
CHILDREN 4 & under are free
what to bring, what to wear
The exhibits of the Henry Ford Museum are spread across several acres; all indoors. Comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available to rent for a fee at the IMAX and Clock tower entrances. Electric scooter supplies are limited, please arrive early if you plan to rent one. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchairs, electric scooters and children's strollers-- however, upright electric scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.
Bring a camera, photography is allowed in most areas of the Museum.
special
Tickets are available through The Henry Ford Call Center (open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm) 313-982-6001, and at all admission counters. Tickets can be mailed when reservations are made 2 weeks or more in advance. Tickets purchased less than 2 weeks out will be held at the Museum Clock Tower Will Call the day of the event.
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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