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CapeM1
Explorer
Feb 17, 2018

Henry Ford Museum in Michigan

Have decided to try to plan a September trip to the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan. The museum and surrounding activities look like a great place to explore but it is hard to tell from the sites about how long it would take to comfortably get through the museum and the Greenfield Village. Can someone share their experience as we are not sure as to how many days to estimate our stay! Thanks.

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  • Trekkar's avatar
    Trekkar
    Explorer II
    Feb 17, 2018
    It's been a few years for us, but two days worked fine.
    We camped fairly close, but I can't find the name of the campground.
  • ROBERTSUNRUS's avatar
    ROBERTSUNRUS
    Explorer
    Feb 17, 2018
    :) Hi, one day for the museum, one day for the village, and one day for the factory tour.
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Feb 17, 2018
    How long to shop around inside the museum? That's kinda subjective. Look at the trains, look at the cars and old fast food joint. Maybe some other old machines. Few hours I guess? If you're going to read every plaque it could take all day.

    The village? Not my scene no estimate there.
  • jfkmk's avatar
    jfkmk
    Explorer
    Feb 17, 2018
    I saw about 80% of the museum in 3 hours when I was returning from a business trip. Would have liked to have spent more time and I completely missed the village. I know for sure I'll be returning! I would think 2 days would be about right.
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer II
    Feb 17, 2018
    I'd rate it at two full days. If you prefer less full days, more of them might be appropriate.
  • RVcrazy's avatar
    RVcrazy
    Explorer
    Feb 17, 2018
    We found 2 days to be enough, one for each. Worth the trip!

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