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Henry Ford To Reopen 'Driving America,' Its Snazzy Renovated Auto Exhibit

Ladies, gentlemen, history museums: Start your engines. After being closed for more than a year, the rechristened "Driving America," the core automobile exhibit at the Henry Ford, reopens Sunday with more than $8 million worth of renovations and upgrades.

Henry Ford Museum to open new auto exhibit

When Bob Casey set out to redesign the Henry Ford's automotive exhibit for the first time in 25 years, he wanted to find a 1978 Dodge Omni. Why? The Omni was the first front-wheel drive hatchback with a diagonally-mounted engine produced by a domestic automaker. There was only one problem: An original Omni proved to be one of the most difficult vehicles Casey has ever had to locate.

Side Order: Michigan’s Henry Ford Museum to unveil exhibit ‘Driving America’

When I visit a museum, a large part of what I’m looking to do is help educate my children. But too many museums, if you ask me, stupefy kids with boredom or insult them with hands-on activities that mostly just serve as germ depositories. Read full article >>

Neal Rubin: The Henry Ford's 'Driving America' starts with'65 steamer, ends at electric age

The Henry Ford has an'65 Roper Steam Carriage, for heaven's sake, the oldest motor vehicle in the United States, but it couldn't find a'84 Jeep Cherokee?

Driving America: Automobile's role in American history takes center stage in new exhibit

Europeans want to drive their cars. Americans want to live in theirs. I didn’t make that up, but it’s true in 2012.