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Accessibility
Accessibility information available; contact venue for details
Visitor tip
Download the venue's self-guided tour app before arriving. It provides narrated history lessons at each stop and allows you to set your own pace, pausing whenever you need more time to absorb information—highly recommended by visitors.
Best time
Visit on weekdays during off-peak seasons to enjoy the reflective, peaceful atmosphere the estate is designed for. Peak season crowds can diminish the contemplative experience that makes this venue special.
About Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Historic homes, exhibitions & gardens. 21 acres featuring the former homes of Edison & Ford, a research lab, botanical gardens & a museum.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Home & Garden Museum
- Location
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Highlights
- Edison and Ford winter homes, 20 acres of gardens, botanical laboratory, 15,000 sq ft museum
- Hours
- Daily 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
What visitors say
I recently visited the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers and would confidently give it four stars. If you appreciate American ingenuity, preserved history, and well-curated museum spaces, this place delivers. Walking through…
Nice facilities, beautiful landscaping, and rich in history. We opted for the self guided tour and the app they have you download makes it a great experience. Each stop has a narrated history lesson and you can pause if need be. You…
If you’re nearby, it’s definitely worth a visit — especially if you’re interested in technology and innovation. We were less focused on how the two lived, and much more fascinated by the laboratory and the exhibition showcasing their…
From 7,601 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The estate features a fully restored botanical laboratory where Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone actually worked together, now open to visitors as an interactive exhibit
- The property spans 21 acres and includes the preserved winter homes of both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, maintained authentically with original furnishings rather than as extravagant mansions
- The estates feature a massive banyan tree and meticulously maintained botanical gardens as standout landscape features on the riverfront property
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