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Explore the in-depth stories behind some of the fascinating permanent exhibits of Henry Ford Museum.

Driving America – The World’s Premier Automotive Exhibition Opens January 29, 2012 in Henry Ford Museum

The automobile’s influence on American culture is ready to be explored in Henry Ford Museum’s all-new, permanent exhibition Driving America. The all-new 80,000 sq. ft. exhibition tells the story of people, cars and our culture.

With Liberty and Justice for All

Learn the trials, tribulations and triumphs of America's fight for freedom from the Declarations of Independence through civil rights.

Heroes of the Sky

Learn more about our permanent exhibit, Heroes of the Sky. Share the experiences of people’s stories from the first forty years of aviation.

Dymaxion House

Explore R. Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion House - the only surviving prototype of Fuller's vision for mass-produced, affordable housing.

Rosa Parks Bus

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded this Montgomery City bus to go home from work. On this bus on that day, she initiated a new era in the American quest for freedom and equality.

Your Place in Time: 20th Century America

Take a look back at the past century and our "everday" world. Reminisce with this exhibit spanning five generations.

Innovators

Learn the stories behind some of America's greatest innovators including Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Orville and Wilbur Wright.

The Life of Henry Ford

Explore the story of Time Magazine's "Entrepreneur of the Century".

The Showroom of Automotive History

Features significant automobiles of the American experience.

Toys

Enjoy a trip to the American past from a kid’s eye view.

Educational games to make online learning fun for classes or family.

Past Exhibits Archive

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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

March 31-September 30, 2012

During the 100th anniversary of the sinking, The Henry Ford will host the largest touring Exhibition of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.

The collections of The Henry Ford document America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. With everything from online digital collections to historical documents, books and archival film and photos, you can tap into more than what's on the museum floors.

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