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The historic winter homes, acres of botanic gardens, museum, laboratory, Garden Shoppe (Garden Center) and Museum Store are open from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). The last ticket is sold at 4:30p.m. There is no charge for parking and we have parking for buses and recreational vehicles.

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Self-Guided Tour

Visitors can enjoy engaging and informative audio narration by accessing a free web-based tour, downloading our free app, or calling a special phone number while touring the site. Ample signage is also located throughout the property. Click here to get started.

Visitor Information

Open 363 days a year, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Guided tours are in English; self-guided tours are available in English, German, Spanish and French via the Edison Ford app.
We recommend planning for at least 90 minutes to see the site.
Trained service animals are welcome on site! All other animals, including comfort and support animals, are not permitted.
Wheelchairs (non-motorized) are available for loan at no cost, on a first-come, first-served basis.
ADA accessible with parking located at Edison Ford entrance.
Shuttle services are not provided.
Visitor parking is always free. Spaces are available for RVs and buses. Follow the signs.
Access to the public Garden Shoppe (Garden Center) and Museum Store areas is always free.
Military veterans receive $2 off, 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.
To encourage families of all backgrounds to visit museums, Edison Ford is partnering with Museums for All to ensure everyone has the ability to visit museums and botanical gardens and build lifelong museum habits. Anyone receiving food assistance (SNAP Benefits) can present their EBT card and matching photo ID at the ticket counter for general admission, which includes a self-guided tour of the site (for up to 4 people). Does not include special events, guided tours, or Holiday Nights.

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.