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Visitor tip
Purchase a ride pass for Model T and steam train experiences - these are the standout attractions that visitors highlight most frequently, offering immersive 10-minute journeys with historical context that make the early 1900s feel authentic
Visitor tip
Download the Greenfield Village app before visiting to learn about building origins and histories - this enhances the educational experience and helps visitors understand the significance of each structure's period-correct details
Best time
Check seasonal hours before planning your visit - hours vary significantly by season, and special events like Historic Base Ball games and Motor Muster car shows run June-September, making timing important for seeing specific attractions
About Greenfield Village
Vast American history museum complex. Sprawling open-air history museum founded by Henry Ford with artifacts & homes of famous Americans.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historical Living Museum
- Main Attractions
- Model T rides, steam train rides, working farms, artisan demonstrations, historic homes, Edison's lab
- Interactive Experiences
- Live craftspeople, costumed interpreters, carousel, horse-drawn omnibus, historic base ball games
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
Greenfield Village was a great place to take the family during a weekend. It's very historical, Interesting Exhibits, It was so fun recommend coming here more than one a year. Great place overall 5 stars this is my favorite place I've…
I've been coming here since I was a child. The whole village experience has been greatly enhanced with costumed guides, more rides (love the Model T rides), food choices and seasonal experiences. There are so many fun things to do in…
This is definitely one of the best outdoor museums in the country. Lots of historic buildings, cars, trains and things to do. You can check out Thomas Edison's Menlo park, blacksmith demonstrations, other historic demonstrations, but by…
From 5,743 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Founded by Henry Ford as an open-air history museum to preserve American history, featuring relocated historic buildings and artifacts from famous Americans
- Visitors can ride in original 1914 Ford Model T automobiles with period-correct drivers who explain the history during approximately 10-minute rides
- Features a working steam locomotive with a 19th-century roundhouse, allowing visitors to climb aboard and experience historic rail travel
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