Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanical Research Lab and the Edison Ford Museum. The newly restored buildings include the Edison Main House, Guest House, Caretaker's House and the Ford House.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edison and Ford families' historic homes and gardens at your own pace. The last ticket is sold at 4:30 p.m daily, and the site closes at 5:30. Reservations are not required. Available in English, German, French, and Spanish via the free Edison Ford app.
If you would like to listen to audio content during this tour,please download the free Edison Ford app. Visitors may also access audio content by dialing a phone number while on site. Audio content covers the homes and gardens, and takes approximately 60 minutes. Allow additional time to view the Museum and Laboratory, which are also included, but do not feature audio content.
When school is out, the “Wild Wizards” are in! Explore topics in STEAM, history, and nature from 9am to 4pm daily:
For Grades K-5
For more information on membership levels and benefits, please visit our membership page on our website.
Student Memberships are offered and must be purchased in person at the Membership desk with a valid Student ID.
*Please note all children and grandchildren must be under the age of 18
Please note:
- Ticket is required and capacity is limited
- Ticket sales close November 13th
Walk along our historic “Orchid Lane” accompanied by Edison Ford’s orchid specialist as you view Florida native orchids and a wide variety of orchid types, species and hybrids and understand their differences. During your 90 minute guided orchid tour, hear why orchids are an important element of our botanical history, learn how to unlock the key to reading orchid labels, their care and how to choose an orchid for your garden or home followed by a brief question and answer segment. Each tour will offer unique specimens based on the season. Advance registration required as tours are limited to small groups of 15. Bring sun protection and water. All guests will receive a 20% discount coupon for plant purchase in our Garden Shoppe.
Regular Price: $50; Members: $25
When you support Edison and Ford Winter Estates by making a charitable gift, you help us fulfill our mission of providing unique educational experiences based on the artifacts, legacy and lives of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and their time here in Florida. Our efforts to preserve and interpret their homes, gardens, laboratory and related objects and artifacts, cannot be accomplished without you and your support.
Your donation makes it possible for us to provide scholarships and educational programs, host events, create new exhibits, restore the gardens, continue conservation efforts and help ensure that we remain one of the top-visited destinations in the United States.
Students will learn in the “living laboratory” of the Estates, in an outdoor classroom environment (weather permitting). Homeschool classes are aligned with Next Generation Science and Florida State Standards. Classes are a combination of instruction and hands on activities that are designed to facilitate homeschool or virtual science education. Become a family member and receive discounted registration.
$180 for series (Members $100)
Horticulturalists lead behind-the-scenes garden tours which include 20 acres of historic gardens, crop gardens, propagating nursery, and Garden Shoppe full of exotic, heritage and edible plants for gardens and containers.
