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Accessibility
Accessibility information available in FAQs; venue offers rides and shuttles for mobility assistance
Visitor tip
Purchase a ride pass to experience the Model T and other transportation attractions (train rides, horse-drawn omnibus shuttles) — these interactive exhibits are signature experiences that enhance the educational visit and are worth prioritizing.
Best time
Visit in fall for seasonal decorations that enhance the historic village atmosphere, or plan visits around special events like Historic Base Ball games (Jun 13-Sept 7, 2026) and the new Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home opening (June 12, 2026).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Village Museum
- Highlights
- Model T rides, steam train, 1913 carousel, artisan demonstrations, historic buildings spanning 300 years
- Hours
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. seasonal
- Special Events
- Historic base ball, Motor Muster car show, Detroit Central Market Weekends
What visitors say
Oldest windmill in the USA. Beautiful and well kept! Greenfield Village is beyond awesome!
Super cool windmill and house, the whole village is beautiful and just amazing.
The oldest windmill in America, the most surprising fact is that it is made of GRANITE!
From 16 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Farris Windmill is the oldest windmill in the USA and is notably constructed entirely of granite, an unusual building material for windmills
- The Herschell-Spillman carousel dates to 1913 and remains operational as an interactive exhibit within Greenfield Village
- The venue features a working Railroad Junction with an operational steam locomotive that visitors can explore
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