Children's Museums

Farris Windmill

Name: Farris Windmill
Address: Printing Office & Tin Shop, Dearborn, MI 48124, Dearborn, MI, US
Telephone: (313) 982-6001
Rating: 4.9

★★★★☆ 4.9 (16 reviews)

📍 Printing Office & Tin Shop, Dearborn, MI 48124

📞 (313) 982-6001

🌐 www.thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–5 PM

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About Farris Windmill

Farris Windmill is a children's museum in Dearborn, MI. Farris Windmill is the oldest windmill in the USA and is notably constructed entirely of granite, an unusual building material for windmills. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 16 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Historic Village Museum
Best For: All ages
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

💡 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
⭐Greenfield Village offers Model T rides, allowing visitors to experience rides in Henry Ford's historic automobile

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for a full day visit or consider a membership for two days — the village is expansive with multiple historic buildings, interactive experiences (Model T rides, train rides, carousel), and live artisan demonstrations that require substantial time to fully experience.
💡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.
🕐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).
💡Use the venue's mobile app before and during your visit to access building information and get context about the historic homes and exhibits — this enhances the educational value of exploring the village.
💡Mobility assistance is available through rides and shuttles throughout the village — inquire about accessibility options when you arrive, as the expansive grounds benefit from these services for visitors of all physical abilities.