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Please note: The well-being of our visitors and staff is our top priority. Following federal and state guidelines, staff are wearing protective masks, bathrooms and touch surfaces are receiving enhanced cleanings, and social distancing measures have been implemented, including limiting occupancy in certain areas. We encourage all visitors to purchase tickets online. For current information on operating hours and more, click here.

TEMPORARY HOURS (beginning May 29, 2020): FRIDAYS THROUGH MONDAYS 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Visitors to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy the historic winter homes, sweeping river views, and acres of botanic gardens. Please note that the museum and laboratory are closed at this time.

Edison Ford App

Visitors can enjoy an engaging audio tour by downloading our free app, which also contains historic photos and interesting facts. For a seamless experience, we recommend downloading the app before visiting (Android users click here, iOS/Apple users click here). Alternatively, visitors may listen to the audio tour by calling a phone number while touring the site; ample signage is also located throughout the property.

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Visitor Information

Open 363 days a year, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Guided and self-guided tours are available in English, German, Spanish and French.
We recommend planning for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes to see the site, including the homes, gardens, museum and lab.
The site closes at 5:30pm daily.
Trained service animals are welcome on site! All other animals, including comfort and support animals, are not permitted.
Wheelchairs are available at no cost, on a first-come, first-served basis.
ADA accessible with parking located at Edison Ford entrance.
Visitor parking is always free. Spaces are available for RVs and buses.
Access to the public Garden Shoppe and Museum Store areas is always free.
Military veterans receive $2 off (limit two tickets), and a 10% discount on items in the Museum Store year-round.
Site maps are available in English, German, French, Spanish and Chinese.
To preserve our historic site, smoking and vaping are not permitted.

Safety first!

for our visitors

For the safety of our guests, volunteers and staff, portions of the site will be closed if lightning is detected in the area. Guests will be directed into the museum and lab in the event of severe weather warnings or lightning in the area.

Visitors who have purchased tickets and have not completed a tour of the homes and gardens may bring their receipts to the ticket office for a return ticket to be used within seven days.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS

Photography for personal use is encouraged everywhere on site except where explicitly noted. Please note:

Photos and videos taken on site may not be used for commercial purposes.
Drones may not be used on site and aerial photography is not permitted.
Tripods may be used but must not impede visitor flow—they may not be set up on walkways, inside of buildings, or on the porches of historic structures.
Video or audio recording of tours or presentations are not permitted.
Any of the following constitutes a photo session, which must be booked in advance: the use of a paid professional photographer, the use of any photography equipment other than a camera and tripod, changes of clothing or props of any type or size, photography in areas which will interrupt or disrupt the visitor experience, and photography that requires access to areas off limit to visitors, is outside normal hours of operation, or that requires assistance of Edison Ford staff or volunteers.

Photo sessions for weddings, special occasions, and commercial photography or filming, are allowed only by appointment. A 7 day notice along with a fee is required. Click the links below for more information.