Gerald Ford Museum
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is a museum dedicated to Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States, located in Ford Presidential Plaza in Grande Pitts, Michigan. Opened on September 10, 1981, the museum covers approximately 57,000 square feet and showcases the life of President Ford, his family life and the historical events of his presidency. The museum houses a large collection of valuable exhibits, including President Ford's personal belongings, photographs, documents, video and audio recordings, and many exhibits showcasing American history.
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One of the most striking exhibits is the Ford Pardon Pumpkin, a photograph taken by Ford in 1974 when he pardoned former President Richard Nixon. The museum also includes a permanent exhibition area that showcases President Ford's entire life journey from childhood to his appointment as president, as well as the president's engagement with people across the country. In addition, the museum regularly features a variety of special exhibitions, including artworks, historical artifacts, and contemporary social issues. On the second floor of the museum is also an educational center that offers a variety of educational resources and activities, including lectures, research projects, and educational programs, among others, designed to convey President Ford's values and ideas to students and the public.