A Neon Lit MacDonalds in the Ford Museum of Detroit

[TusharSuradkar]

The Ford Museum in Detroit is huge.
After walking the endless galleries, people tend to be hungry.

This is when I bumped into this amazing McDonald’s outlet built right inside the museum.

The Ford Museum is famous for its automobile collection.
And they continue to exhibit them while people queue up for their orders

QuickBite Read how I traveled to the Ford Museum from downtown Detroit for on $1.

Each exhibit comes with a detailed description, its history, and its features.
For example, this Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible.

Here’s the view of the outlet and the car from the other side.

Here’s the view of the outlet entrance, basking in the glow of the neon signs that are all over the place.

If you observe carefully, the actual shop is also hosted in an old-fashioned automobile van

Here are some other unique McDonald’s outlets I have come across in the US:

MacDonalds in NASA

MacDonalds on Historic Route 66

MacDonalds Visible from a Flight

Have you come across a unique McDonald’s outlet?

Please share a photo in the comments.

[Annaelisa]

Pommes sind im Weltraum auch ungeheuer wichtig lieber @TusharSuradkar auf jeden Fall sehr sehenswerte McDonald’s Restaurant. So langsam nähern wir uns dem Ford Museum, ich warte darauf und meinen Wagen kann ich dort auch gleich aufgrund des Alters zustellen.

[AjitThite]

Excellent post.

When I was reading you post, something clicked in my mind that these to giants must have foreseen before collaboration, and guess what, my instinct was right, they both have made a commitment for the sustainability.
Ford is using the waste coffee chaff of McDonald’s for manufacturing of the composite material for vehicle parts. Which is lightweight to the traditional parts and also energy efficient, that as a result improve efficiency of their vehicles.

Isn’t that an important?
Just adding to your great post, @TusharSuradkar . I hope it’s fine with you.

Cheers!
Tagging @K.K.Sharma ji here.

[TusharSuradkar]

Wow…! I was not aware of this symbiotic relationship between these companies.
It is a nice collaboration for sustainability @AjitThite

[K.K.Sharma]

What an absolutely glowing post, @TusharSuradkar ji!
A McDonald’s outlet inside the Ford Museum — complete with neon charm and classic auto vibes — is truly one-of-a-kind! Your documentation brings alive how cleverly the museum blends nostalgia, design, and food.

@AjitThite ji, your added insight on sustainability is equally commendable. I wasn’t aware of the collaboration where Ford uses McDonald’s coffee chaff to create lightweight car parts — that’s a brilliant example of circular economy in action!

This creative synergy between two global brands truly aligns with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and is a fine reminder of how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Thanks both for enriching our understanding — from neon lights to green practices!
Looking forward to more such amazing contributions from both of you.

[curatorofmemory]

@TusharSuradkar . Lovely trip report

[ShreyaMusings]

It looks so cool @TusharSuradkar very nice pictures

[MathanVibranarayan]

@TusharSuradkar sir that neon-lit McDonald’s in the Henry Ford Museum sounds like a blast from the past! The nostalgic vibes must be amazing. Thanks for sharing this gem

[PrasadVR]

@Annaelisa

I’m waiting for it, and I can park my car there right away, given its age.

McDonald’s has a certain magic; we want to visit again and again. Thanks for sharing your experience with nice photos, dear @TusharSuradkar ji.

[Khaledalzaherazzam]

احترافية في نقل الصورة الحقيقية @TusharSuradkar

[TusharSuradkar]

“Professionalism in conveying the real image”
~is what the translation says.
I agree, although I don’t understand what it means.
Thanks for your comment

[TusharSuradkar]

Fully agree @PrasadVR

I often think about what it is that makes MacD an attraction for both young and old alike

[TusharSuradkar]

Absolutely - I was waiting for this comment and observation, dear @MathanVibranarayan
This MacD outlet is quite old, maybe 25-30 years old, so the look is quite retro, and I don’t think they have made it on purpose. I think it is actually a very old outlet.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @ShreyaMusings @curatorofmemory

[SaylliWalve1]

This mac’d is feels more like play zone.

[TusharSuradkar]

Haha yes, I agree - it resembles a video game parlor with all the glitter and neon, or at best a gambling station @SaylliWalve1

[SaylliWalve1]

True.
If they made such Mac’d ambience here, I’m not gonna leave the place at all

[NandKK]

What a good discovery @TusharSuradkar ji.
A neon-lit McDonald’s inside the Ford Museum, complete with vintage cars and retro vibes, is definitely a treat for both the eyes and the appetite.

The one at NASA looks epic too.