Inside The Henry Ford Museum

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[@johnferguson6389]

A few years ago my wife and I went on vacation to Dearborn Michigan and went to the Henry Ford Museum. I was totally blown away by the size of the locomotive. We also went to Fairlane, the Henry Ford estate, and Greenfield Village. All three of these places need to be visited by anyone who goes to Dearborn for a vacation.

[@AcmeRacing]

The Rouge Factory tour is worth a trip too. We got tickets to all of it from the campground we stayed in.

[@elisabethkolling6697]

The Edsel Ford estate is nearby and also absolutely worth a visit.

[@themidochannel]

I live in Dearborn

[@sailawaybob]

@@AcmeRacing I have a book on River Rouge that would be a awesome place to tour.

[@AcmeRacing]

@@elisabethkolling6697 We didn't get to the Edsel Ford Estate, Fair Lane, or the Piquette avenue museum. Next time.

[@redpiper1]

An incredible place. The Lincoln chair and Kennedy car truly are surreal. Almost baffling that they're not in the Smithsonian. Thanks for the upload :-)

[@MobileInstinct2]

I agree!

[@expertonmyself]

as well as the rosa parks bus.

[@bretnomcdonald32]

They replaced almost the entire jfk car, though.

[@staciemae]

The Henry Ford is a great place to have the Kennedy car especially because of the huge auto exhibits they have there, especially the presidential car lineup.

[@kaddyd1815]

@@bretnomcdonald32 ….doesn’t it make you wonder why the car wasn’t preserved and kept intact?

[@expertonmyself]

i don't know how your video showed up in my feed, but the henry ford (including all venues) is a pure gem. i wish more locals would take advantage of this attraction. a lot of my peers think it's a place "for kids" because they remember field trips there. it's not. i call it another world right down the street. i love it.

[@rickfromvirginia]

Well you knocked it out of the park again!. You had me glued to the TV set for the whole video! What an awesome museum!. I am so happy I found this other KZbin channel that you produce! As always thanks for sharing!

[@MobileInstinct2]

Thanks Rick! There is so much more to this place too! One of my favorite museums of all time.

[@no_handle_required]

Love these vids, my mini vacations while i'm working.

[@rumrunner1756]

Great video that I had not seen. The JFK limo took me back to 1963. I was 12 and will never forget that tragedy in American history. The nation was glued to their television sets. It made me shudder to see that car again. ☮️

[@wasabicars]

That was a fascinating trip. Thank you so much for the upload. The Ford GT pair, Presidential limos, Lincoln's chair, where my faves

[@jasonjmarchi]

Chris, perfect start to the video-at the presidents’ limos.

[@rongendron8705]

On 10/12/62, I saw Pres. Kennedy & Jackie riding in this same Lincoln Cont. as I was preparing to march with my High School, in the Columbus Day Parade, in NYC! Unexpectedly, they came before the parade & disappeared just as fast! Since then, I have seen this vehicle on display in Las Vegas & also at the Ford Museum! Memories!

[@LutherBuilds]

I've lived in the Detroit area for 25 years and have yet to visit the Henry Ford Museum. There are a lot of abandoned factories in Detroit you could visit while you're in the area.

[@MobileInstinct2]

I drove passed some of them I think. Endless exploring possibilities there.

[@3713msg]

Thank you for the tour! I have not been to this museum since I was in high school, 1972.

[@barryrudge1576]

No doubt you could spend most of the day wondering around this museum, you've shown some very interesting items and filmed them at a reasonable speed without rushing and moving on before the viewer can focus on each object

[@user-bc7lb9kp7l]

Love Henry Ford Museum! I’ve got a photo of me hugging my sweet Momma in front of that huge train! Great video! Don’t forget to ride the carousel at Greenfield Village❤️

[@hannahbanana935]

i always go there

[@vaccumsealed]

I've always been so fascinated with Kennedys assasination that I discovered Lyndon Johnson had it immediately cleaned, repainted, and put back to service as soon as the murder took place. It eerily continued to serve from Johnsons administration all the way up to Carters presidency. Very morbid if u ask me.

[@patrickmccarthy7877]

It had to with cost, it was more affordable to refurbish this car than to replace it.

[@vaccumsealed]

@@patrickmccarthy7877i read into it further and understand this car was completely stripped down to its last nut and bolt, so not only did it get repainted and upholstered, but it also receieved a complete overhaul down to the very last detail after J.F.K. waa shot. Regardless of all of that, I would STILL be requesting a new car if i were president. That would give me the heeby geeebys while leaving me with no choice but to refuse to go anywhere near it. Baaaaaad mojo.

[@patrickmccarthy7877]

@@vaccumsealed Johnson rode in that car after the fact, but only if he didn't have a choice.

[@vaccumsealed]

@@patrickmccarthy7877 i realize he rode in it. Like i said, it stayed in service up till carter. I think it was regan who got the cadillac. Im just saying i would NOT......have rode in that car had I been president and after an assassination took place n it. Nooooooo WAY!!

[@patrickmccarthy7877]

@@vaccumsealed Me neither, knowing that my boss and friend was murdered in that car. If Kennedy was still with us, he would be 105. None of us are getting out of here alive, but I would rather die of old age.

[@gothicshadowstgg]

Loved this one, Chris. Very interesting is an understatement. Thanks for posting, so I could see this place.

[@ronaldhorton2438]

Thanks for the video. I was there in 1973 or 1974 and was surprised at what a huge place it is. That locomotive didn't translate on the video. It is HUGE! Thanks for bringing back some memories. 🎉❤🎉

[@interestingtimes6439]

Chris - You take us to some of the most amazing places. Thank You

[@lorenjackson8961]

I grew up in Dearborn in the 60's and 70's. I tended bar at Lovett Hall for weddings for a few years 40 years ago. Spent many late night evenings walking around the museum after the weddings let out. It was eerie walking through that place late at night.

[@richardkarl9605]

Glad you had a chance to visit the Henry..been there many times myself with so much to see and do. Beautiful in the fall and Christmas too. Thanks for sharing!

[@MobileInstinct]

I may come back for the holidays to see the village. I'm sure its beautiful that time of year

[@richardkarl9605]

@@MobileInstinct cool..hope you enjoyed your time in Michigan. Happy camping!

[@MobileInstinct2]

@@richardkarl9605 It's been great. I can't wait to spend time up north too. Hopefully next spring or summer

[@apfelschorle28]

My grandfather has restored cars. My favorite car was a Chevrolet from 1921. It was so beautiful. He did everything himself, it was unbelievable. RIP Opa Thanks for the video 👍😉

[@angiewanders7272]

WOW another awesome video!! I definitely need to take a trip to the museum!!! I love all the old cars and trains!!! Thank you for doing such awesome videos!!!

[@warpedwheel1635]

Omg. Jfk's car and Lincolns chair sent chills down my spine. Very sobering indeed. Thank you so much for making some of the most excellent videos l have seen in a long time.

[@alphonsozorro7952]

Following Kennedy's assassination, the car received a complete overhaul, with significant armor plating and a bullet-proof hardtop; so the car on display is fake to mislead the public and draw visitors. Kenney's car didn't even have a movable roof; it was a regular convertible (Lincoln 61).

[@Ohhelmno]

@@alphonsozorro7952 yeah, they added it after, this is the car they just added the roof and bulletproofing and it remained in service for awhile until they retired it, I believe after the Nixon presidency.

[@danbasta3677]

@@alphonsozorro7952 Not really the car he was murdered in. It is more likely a duplicate car with the VIN number taken off the murdered car he was riding in, transfered/switched to a duplicate car along with all the paperwork, repainted, and made up to look like it was the car the president was murdered in then the one he was murdered in was shipped off to a junkyard, crushed and sent to a steel mill and was melted down, further destroying evidence of who did this and answers surround, involving this plot of cover up to protect the guilty members who thought up all of this to begin with.

[@thatgirl3757]

Thanks for the video. Exceptionally done! Looks like a different place from when my dad took me there in the early 60's.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Fantastic video! Well done and narrated. The Henry Ford Museum will be my next road trip destination ( around the end of Oct.) and this gave great insight!

[@walterfink9782]

The CP snowplow you saw, is like ones used today. Many different designs for different regions. KZbin has many videos showing various plows in use. They are a sight to see, in actual use. Just stay clear, as snow can fly far, as these plows are sometimes used at higher speeds. The Kennedy limo, looked different, when he was shot. It was in open air mode, like a convertible, rather than it was seen in your video. Notice, as time goes on, more and more safety is incorporated into the Presidential limos. A very neat place to visit. Thanks for the video.

[@DucknCoverin]

That limo was completely re-done and put back in service. It was used throughout the 70s.

[@RandySchartiger]

wow what a cool tour! many thanks for bringing us along!

[@briandoyle667]

loved it!! so happy there was none of that background noise or sound effects!! The show sold on interest alone!!

[@myndcrym]

We really enjoy your videos! New subscriber here from Nashville TN. Keep up the great work!

[@interestingtimes6439]

Hi Chris - You bring History right into my livingroom. Thanks

[@stevesalo3865]

This place is well worth the time and effort! And definitely worth the cost. The museum and the village and you have several days of activities. When I lived in Michigan we would visit several times a year and never get tired of the place.

[@Wrench245]

I guess the Henry Ford Museum is the equivalent of the Louvre to us mechies. I am rather surprised that you didn't run across an old Ford Tri-Motor. Way cool, thank you for taking us along with you.

[@redpiper1]

I swear I saw one in another video. I won't bet on it but I think there's one there.

[@MobileInstinct2]

There was probably one in there somewhere. A full days worth to see everything properly I bet.

[@ostrich67]

They have one, it was flown over the South Pole in 1929 by Richard Byrd.

[@jamesnxslewis2875]

Some history on the horse-drawn taxi cabs would have been nice also you may not have known or wondered why there were telephones in the Henry Ford museum, but Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were best buddies and had houses built next to one another as vacation homes in Fort Myers. Nice video.

[@elisabethkolling6697]

Harvey Firestone was another one of the "clan." The three often vacationed together.

[@billyjoejimbob56]

@@elisabethkolling6697 For trivia fans: Ford Motors current Executive Chairman is William Clay Ford Jr. His father was Henry Ford;s youngest grandson... His mother is Harvey Firestone's grand-daughter.

[@finntjomstol9364]

I believe that 2016 Ford GT was the original car that one at le-mans in 2016, and has not been cleaned since they want to show/preserve the fact that it raced and won

[@MobileInstinct2]

That's pretty cool! Makes sense

[@ronnronn55]

Thanks for the tour and thanks for the smooth filming.

[@graceharper8227]

i grew up about 10 minutes from here and I have so many great memories of this place. i used to LOVE being able to see the oscar meyer weiner mobile back before it was placed behind the partitions. there used to be a small display where you could lay inside of a bun and put big padded pieces of ketchup, mustard, and relish on top of you to look like a hotdog. Also, fun fact about the Lincoln chair, most people think that the darker marks on back of the chair are blood but they are actually hair wax. I also went to school about 15 minutes from here and my 2nd grade teacher was almost hit by the Rosa Parks bus when they were loading it in while she worked there before becoming a teacher. I had no idea how culturally significant the Abe Lincoln chair and JFK’s car were until fairly recently. I just had an opportunity to visit again for the first time in a few years and it never fails to fascinate me.

[@bigwoz78]

Your videos are fantastic but this one is beyond incredible, this place is now on my bucket list.

[@Brandewey]

wow what an amazing place. i wish i could go all that history under one roof. sadly i live to far away to go but im so happy you took us along and showed us what was there. just wow ty. hugs and love :D

[@tigerfan8244]

Fascinating place! I could spend days in that place. So much gusto and beautiful machines!

[@interestingtimes6439]

Hi Chris - You are my Favorite KZbinr... Keep taking us along.

[@dougscott8161]

Darn, Chris, just when it really gets interesting, you run out of time. I could watch these videos for hours. God Bless and stay safe, thanks for sharing.

[@go5582]

God bless you for showing and visiting this museum. Thank you.

[@johngage1397]

if you like trains go to Steamtown in Scranton Pa

[@joannecarpenter8725]

Thank you for this fascinating tour! I could possibly spend a few days in there!!!

[@tattyshoesshigure5731]

Visited this incredible museum a few years back & was astounded by the exhibits they have on show. To see the Kennedy assassination Lincoln was breathtaking, as was the theatre seat Abe was relaxing in when he was killed. I was thinking ‘how on earth do you source these things?!’. The bus Rosa Parks rode in when she refused to give up her seat to a white person was another stunning exhibit. The unbelievable array of classic cars, & trucks… the neon signs, it’s actually overwhelming how much incredible stuff is on show. After that I went out to see Greenville, which was another mind blowing experience! To buy all those historic buildings, dismantle them, ship them to the museum site & then rebuild them exactly as they were is just extraordinary. It’s without doubt the best, most interesting museum I have ever visited - by a country mile!

[@patrickseals5746]

It on my bucket list to go to that museum. Thanks for a little taste of what is there.

[@rossroderickwhitney]

This is really spectacular video! It's as if I'm wandering through the museum. Henry Ford would have loved this display. Very nice narration, too. The narrator's got a great, clear voice for this kind of documentary.

[@johnkeating362]

My husband and I grew up in Oakland County Michigan. We always knew Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum were special, but never truly realized it until we moved to Atlanta for a new career. One of the most favorite times of year to visit, was during Halloween and Christmas. There is always trick or treating for the children at the many homes in the village. Jack o Lanterns decorate the porches, and it’s a spooky evening. Christmas is even better, Ice skating, vendors selling roasted chestnuts, rides in vintage Fords, and most every home is decorated for Christmas in the style of that particular home. The museum is a wonderful place as well. We try to visit whenever we’re back in Michigan. We made the best decision for us when we moved to Atlanta, but there’s no place like home.

[@journeywithjay]

Such a great video bud!!! I never would've guessed all that is in there. I thought it was going to be just Fords. Love the old signage too

[@MobileInstinct2]

Yeah man, I thought it was going to literally be a Ford automobile museum until I looked it up online. The amount of stuff here is staggering.

[@Bentcypress]

Snowplows the same as the CP one were in use in Upper Michigan all the time until the railroads folded a couple of decades ago. They needed those when the average snowfall is over 25 feet.

[@MobileInstinct2]

Seeing them tear through snow that tall must be an amazing site.

[@sondrabowers4837]

Thank you kindly, for the tour.

[@GlynRobinson]

Just wasn’t long enough! Lol. Great video!

[@jamesdaniels3699]

Me and family went to Henry Ford museum back in the 60s . really good food at the diner and cheap too . Greenfield village was really nice too.

[@darolfitch8917]

Thank You for this, going to add this place to my list of must go and see.

[@Jacob1986]

I highly recommend this museum to all. Im going back when i can. I ate at that diner its nice

[@hazevthewolf178]

Wow, Chris, I really enjoyed this. My inner techno-geek especially enjoyed the wall of telephones. The vintage electric cars were especially interesting to me and isn't it remarkable that people were building electric cars long before Tesla came along? I think I said this in a previous reply comment to you, but I got quite a kick out of the vintage cars from the days before cookie-cutter, look alike models became the new normal. I'm * still * waiting for tail fins to make comeback...

[@MobileInstinct2]

I was thinking that as well. Crazy how an electric car existed that long ago and they're only catching on all these decades later

[@americanschweitzer45]

I’d love to see this museum someday!

[@kathycagg6531]

Interesting! Thanks, Chris!

[@JoeRyMi]

Last time I was there, they had one of the Wright Bros. planes. And yes, viewing the Lincoln Chair is surreal. Gives me an odd feeling every time. Definitely recommend going if you’re visiting Metro Detroit.

[@IntrepidMilo]

Thanks for sharing this amazing place.

[@jrbs]

Can't believe there's a New Holland Twin Flow combine in there! What an amazing museum.

[@mattoliver7650]

The GT40 Mark IV is a GT40. The Mark IV is also known as the "J" car, corresponding to Appendix J for the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race rule set. If I'm not mistaken, Appendix J was removed for the 1968 Le Mans race. Thus going back to the Mark II's and also dropping the motor displacement from 6997cc(427cid) to 4942cc(302cid). The 2016 Ford GT is the LMGTE Pro class winning car. The Mark IV is the overall race winner and the 1967 equivalent of modern day Prototype race cars. The 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans saw the last year for 2 classes of Prototype cars and 2 classes of GT cars.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Thank you for sharing this with us.I've wanted to tour there,but have not been able.I'm less than 2 hours from there,but...life happens...T.Y.again.

[@kennedysingh3916]

Watched from Jamaica, amazing.

[@sailawaybob]

I took my boys to the Henry Ford museum when they were kids in fact we went to the last game played at Tiger stadium so that's how long ago but what a experience at the museum to do justice it would take days to explore think we did maybe four hours. i'd love to go back someday.

[@juliocastillo2685]

Thanks for the video dude

[@austinknowlton1783]

Thanks for the look inside a place I'll probably never get to. Being a Mainer I got a kick out of seeing the Cole's Express truck.

[@dave1956]

I have visited 5 times over the years and love it more every time.

[@marcushaynes843]

I was just there with my sister this past weekend. We saw those presidential and other classic cars. It also displays old machinery, old trains, etc.This is my very FIRST visit there. I NEVER been there. It's a very good place. Someday, when I get back my transportation, I will come back to this place.

[@staciemae]

I grew up going to this museum and I went again a few years ago. I love going during the spring or summer and spend one day at the museum then the next day at Greenfield village. I want to go to other museums around the US as well. I did travel to Tennessee for the Titanic museum but that's it.

[@angelsworld1733]

I been there a few times great history. Hope u liked it ;) I'm pretty sure they change up the exhibit bc I don't think they had the president's vehicles but not sure. The stories these items could tell, if items could talk, lol.

[@MobileInstinct2]

Seeing some of these things in person was very surreal.

[@angelsworld1733]

Mobile Instinct 2 yes it would be, just watching this is very emotional esp. President Lincoln's chair- knowing the blood is still there very shocking and sad. It just shows that everyone will be the past one day :( Seems like many want to take history away, very sad. I say you can try but they won't succeed. We need history to learn so we won't make the same mistakes and to also cherish the life we have. Many had it much harder than now. The young people don't get it, they want without working for it.

[@colvinator1611]

A fantastic video. Thanks a lot, Colin UK 🇬🇧.

[@tracyd4774]

Amazing. Love it.

[@3UZFE]

Wow cool place. A must to visit!

[@josepintado3910]

What a great, fantastic and awesome video. Watching this video convinced me to visit Detroit. Many thanks for this upload 🙂.

[@domi3938]

"Kinda looks like the Ford GT40 but this is the LeMans racecar"... PARDON?

[@agostinodibella9939]

I went to the museum back in 1999. So many things to see, but I distinctly remember the limousine Kennedy was shot in and the letter Clyde Barrow wrote to Henry Ford saying how he liked their V8 cars because of how fast they went.

[@Goomer]

Glad you made it.

[@michaelcanney7218]

Very nice job my friend

[@kennylong7281]

The 1961 Lincoln Continental that Kennedy was shot is was dark blue, Kennedy's favorite color. Everybody should know that!

[@tooleyheadbang4239]

Everybody does.

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Big Ford fan love ❤️ your video mate 🏁🇦🇺

[@LasVegas68]

Nice video for sure! I do believe I will have to check that out when I get there in a few weeks. Thanks for sharing.

[@MobileInstinct2]

Definitely put a day aside for it

[@LasVegas68]

@@MobileInstinct2 I will do that!!

[@chrismcpherson1204]

The Locomotive has been their as long as I can remember. Oh and the gift shop had neat stuff including Rock Candy. Michigan doesn't get big snowfalls anymore

[@HailAnts]

I had no idea that the Kennedy limousine continued to be used until 1977! I thought for sure it was locked away immediately, waiting for a museum someday..

[@capeman10]

Very nice sir, thank you

[@daedralord1]

The jfk limousine was completely rebuilt for LBG and I think nix on too. So pretty much that was apart of the car in 1963 was replaced for extra protection. Only the chassis remains and that too was reenforced for the extra weight. The jfk car? Not any more

[@alphonsozorro7952]

Following Kennedy's assassination, the car received significant armor plating and a bullet-proof hardtop; so the car on display is fake to mislead the public and draw visitors. Kenney's car didn't even have a movable roof; it was a regular convertible (Lincoln 61).

[@crotchwolf1929]

I grew up in Metro Detroit and the Henry Ford Museum was a popular spot for field trips.

[@lloydbowers8997]

Really interesting video! Thanks for posting.

[@brain8484]

the locomotive is amazing , love to see it fired up

[@MobileInstinct2]

That's gotta sound so great

[@_Miss_Mary]

You were there just after the Maker Faire. You really should check out the fair for 2020. There was just so much to see and not enough time in the day to see it all.

[@carle5538]

Wow you make beautiful videos here. Awesome. The presidential cars were very nice to see. Thank you for showing us.

[@csnide6702]

GREAT museum !

[@TravisTLK]

I was lucky enough to see the newly restored Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steam through my local area here in MN a few days ago. It shook the ground and the whistle and noise were deafening.

[@MobileInstinct2]

I love those old locomotives!

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

Thats a great and absolutely interessting Museum. Thanks. Best wishes from Germany

[@laughingsoupfork1360]

That was sick

[@russtex]

Awesome!

[@interestingtimes6439]

Hi Chris - Who knew these museums existed?? I didn't... now I want to go see them myself!!

[@alphonsozorro7952]

Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan

[@MrDaiseymay]

An excellent tour , I'd love to make a thorough tour of it myself . I saw Kennedy's Assassination car in a museum at Niagra, Canada, in 1966.

[@lorenjackson8961]

NO....You did not see Kennedy's Assassination car in a museum in Niagra, Canada in 1966. The vehicle was sent back to Ford Motor Co. after the investigation. The interior was stripped and replaced and a bullet proof roof was added to it. It was returned to the Secret Service and President Johnson and Nixon used it. Afterward....it was returned to Ford and put into storage until it was finally approved for display in the Henry Ford Museum.

[@MilePost106]

Great video!!!! I would love to visit this place.

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

Ok this is off the chain awesome.♡

[@wacobob56dad]

Side note: The bulletproof top to this limousine was taken off with the orders from LBJ. Why ?. Also, you can see Johnson ducking under the dashboard of the limo that was following Kennedy right away.