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.
Open November 29th through January 5th, 2025 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. We will be closed on December 24th and December 25th, 2024
The event is sponsored by Florida Power and Light, Bob Dean Supply, Sunbelt Rentals, and TriCircle Pavers.
Lee County resident nights will be on Monday nights. Resident discount admission must be purchased in person to show proof of residency and is only good for Monday night visits. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free of charge nightly.
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