Children's Museums

Henry Ford Childhood Home

★★★★☆ 4.9 (7 reviews)

📍 Ford Home, Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48124

🌐 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 Henry Ford Childhood Home

Henry Ford Childhood Home is a children's museum in Dearborn, MI. The attraction features a fully operational Herschell-Spillman carousel from 1913, a rare preserved example of early 20th-century amusement ride craftsmanship. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Living History Museum / Greenfield Village
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Model T rides, steam train, artisan crafts, historic buildings, 19th-century base ball games
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (seasonal dates)
Membership: Available

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The attraction features a fully operational Herschell-Spillman carousel from 1913, a rare preserved example of early 20th-century amusement ride craftsmanship
⭐Visitors can ride in authentic Model T vehicles and travel on the Weiser Railroad with an operational steam locomotive, offering hands-on historical transportation experiences
⭐The venue includes Liberty Craftworks where visitors can watch live artisan demonstrations of traditional crafts including glassblowing, weaving, pottery, printing, and machine shop work
⭐The attraction uses an interactive mobile app that allows visitors to identify which historic buildings were moved to the site versus original structures, providing educational context about preservation efforts
🏛️The Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home, opening June 12, 2026, represents an expansion focused on African American history and contributions to Detroit's cultural heritage

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for a full day visit or consider a membership if you want to see everything—the venue is expansive with multiple historic homes, working farms, interactive exhibits, and demonstrations spread throughout Greenfield Village
💬Purchase a ride pass for the Model T and Weiser Railroad train experiences, as these are highlights that kids particularly enjoy and require separate tickets beyond general admission
💡Use the interactive mobile app to identify which historic buildings were original structures versus relocated ones—this enhances understanding of the museum's preservation work and adds educational depth to your visit
🕐Visit in fall to experience beautiful seasonal scenery and special decorations, which multiple visitors highlighted as enhancing the overall experience
💡Don't assume buildings are closed if doors appear shut—many historic homes are open despite their appearance; costumed interpreters and signage throughout explain the history, so engage with them for richer context