Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Category: History museum

Address: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA

Phone: +12393347419

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5:30PM

Monday: 9AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 9AM–5:30PM

Friday: 9AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 9AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Felix Leander

Sep 12, 2022

Extremely well kept and great experience. Get the feeling of being transported back in time.

Marcus Edwardson (Marc)

Sep 12, 2022

We are locals and live in Cape Coral Florida. We had never been here before and we had family in town so we thought we would take them here to sight see and they really enjoyed themselves and they took tons of pictures! Really nice and informative place to bring your family to see.

David Waszmer

Sep 11, 2022

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates has been on my bucket list since I moved here in 2002. I am very happy we went today - better late than never. Everything was beautiful from the homes gardens, museum, shops and cafes. The staff was very courteous and knowledgeable. I highly recommend visiting this amazing estate.

Daniel Cal

Sep 10, 2022

The place was really nice, you can see the summer residences of Ford and Edison. Chose a day that isn't too hot becauae most of the tour is outdoors, which in the heat of Florida can be really exhausting. One thing that I really liked was the fact that you can download de app and scan qr codes that tell you the story. Really cool

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Questions & Answers

Why do people complain about the price? Not like they go there everyday. Like the cape toll bridges when they can just avoid it.

Chris Elliott (Moedizzle) | Sep 12, 2019
Vance Joseph | Sep 12, 2019

Let's be honest here, people complain about everything

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How much does ot cost

Heather Wright | Sep 12, 2018
Sal Oliveri | Sep 12, 2019

Adults $30 Teen $25 (ages 13-19) Children $18 (ages 6-12) Children FREE (ages 5 and under)

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Was the property damaged in the Hurricane Irma?

Karen Bordner | Sep 12, 2017
Sara Mendez | Sep 12, 2017

No. No at the time we visited.

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How much do tickets cost?

Ty Smith | Sep 11, 2020
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 11, 2020

Self-guided tours are $25. Guided Tours are $30 (adult prices).

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So the photo on FB of the Banyan Tree down is fake news?? I hope it is false.

Eddie Lucier | Sep 12, 2018
Nicole Villano | Sep 12, 2018

It's like Perlluft luft said...the gigantic Fig in the front yard came down during Irma and they couldn't save it. It's such a shame.

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How mucho the ticket?

Evelyn Mendez Portuguez | Sep 4, 2022
David Reeder | Sep 4, 2022

FOR GUIDED $30 SELF GUIDED $25 BUT LOOK AT THEIR WEBSITE THEY HAVE DIFFERENT TOURS AND DIFFERENT PRICES FOR TEENS AND YOUNGER....

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What is the non-toll driving distance from Orlando? My vehicle is not permitted on toll roads or freeways because it can't achieve highway speeds.

Everybody's Got One | Apr 14, 2022
Hans Johnson | Feb 13, 2022

According to Google maps you can take I4 then I75. No tolls, 197 miles, 3 hours 14 minutes

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How long should we plan to stay?

deanna griggs | Sep 11, 2021
stephen v | Sep 11, 2021

I was just there two weeks ago if you read every little detail like I did LOL you could be there 5 hours but you can get through it in about 3 1/2 -4 hours.

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I have regular tickets. Can we get there at 4:00 and stay throughout the night?

Ellen Lettman | Sep 11, 2021
Andrew Swaney | Sep 11, 2021

You need to purchase an add on wrist band to stay for the evening and staff are checking wrist bands.

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Are they open this now. What are the times and what time for the lights

Nadine Bailey | Sep 11, 2021
Carol Anderson | Sep 11, 2021

The lights are 530 to 9 pm, nightly. Yes, now. It's $20 per adult.

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Do they sell fruit trees from the property?

Cronovich Milan | Sep 11, 2020
Efwe Security | Sep 11, 2020

Yes, not sure what ones they are. If you call (239) 334 -7419 they can put you in touch with the garden staff.

Is this open to public now with the virus scare?

Vicki Pentecost | Sep 11, 2020
Bill Palma | Sep 11, 2020

We were there last Thursday. No problem. By the way, we'll worth the visit!

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Is there a free admission day for visiting?

Galya Boyanova | Sep 12, 2019
Peter SAINT FLEUR | Sep 12, 2019

No free admission day.

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Is there handicap access

Nancy Brother | Sep 12, 2019
Kevin Roach | Sep 12, 2019

Yes handicap accessible, and the parking lot is right there so there isn't a lot of walking from the car. A person could be dropped off right at the front entrance of the ticket station and Museum gift shop

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Is Edison Ford Museum open Labor Day?

Luan Callery | Sep 12, 2017
Kev From Leesburg | Sep 12, 2017

Yes. They are open 9 to 5:30 on Monday.

Are handicaped scooters available rent?

Cindy OBrien | Jun 13, 2022
Andrea Styer | Jun 13, 2022

They have wheelchair no scooters

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Hello! I would like to know if they give the tour in Spanish?

José Diego Gallo Carrillo | Apr 14, 2022
Scott Miller | Apr 14, 2022

The self guided audio tour is available in Spanish.

Is there a restaurant or picnic area on the grounds?

Meri | Apr 14, 2022
Pete Hutton | Apr 14, 2022

No. Just snacks and drinks

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Is there parking for an RV?

Cory Mimbs | Feb 13, 2022
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Feb 13, 2022

We do have parking space for RVs (daytime only, not overnight).

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Where do you park?

Richard West | Dec 15, 2021
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Dec 15, 2021

There is plenty of free parking on site, off McGregor Blvd. and Larchmont.

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We are planning a visit over Christmas break-are you open on New Year's day?

maria ohearn | Nov 15, 2021
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Nov 15, 2021

Yes. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you want to see the lights, Holiday Nights runs from 5:30-9 p.m.

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Do you allow service dogs or dogs in a stroller on the property?

M. Jane Icely | Oct 16, 2021
Grandad Sprouse | Oct 16, 2021

Service dogs, yes. Pets no.

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How much is admission

Raquel Dieguez | Sep 11, 2021
Yenny | Sep 11, 2021

That's right ... And you can also do the walk through the gardens without paying the entrance to the museum, of course that is the main idea of ​​visiting the farm. I went as a family and a single adult entered with all the children and the rest of us waited outside in the gardens ... it is very beautiful.

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how much does it cost for a family of 6

Jesukah Beachy | Sep 11, 2021
Zakkiyyah A Ammatullah | Sep 11, 2021

It well worth it self guide Adults $25, Teen $20 ages( 13-19), children $15 (ages 6-12), Children Free (ages 5 and under)

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I use a mobility scooter and my friend uses a walker would we be able to visit the gardens and go on tour

Virginia Havely | Sep 11, 2021
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 11, 2021

Yes, you may use the mobility scooter and walker. We also have wheelchairs available if needed. I hope you enjoy your visit!

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Because of covid restrictions there’s a capacity limit in the museum area(s) ..with that..we could not view the areas of interest at leasure. Are our daily passes good for more than one day?

Clay Owen | Sep 11, 2021
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 11, 2021

Hello Clay, please reach out to Patti, our retail manager. 334-7419 Thank you!

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How much is it to get in?

Ralph Andrusier | Sep 11, 2021
John Bernardo | Sep 11, 2021

25.00 per person or 30.00 for the guided tour (first come first basis).

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why is it so expensive

Glenda Flores | Sep 11, 2021
Candy Saindon | Sep 11, 2021

Or if your employer is a sponsor they might have passes

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What day of the week is the least busy?

Carolyn Brown | Sep 11, 2020
Janet LeRoy | Sep 11, 2020

Thursday

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Are there wheelchairs to rent?

Jim Bielecki | Sep 11, 2020
Jennifer Walker | Sep 11, 2021

Wheelchairs are complimentary to check out with photo ID.

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What? is the admission?

Alan Rose | Sep 11, 2020
Jack Fuller | Sep 11, 2020

https://ecommerce.edisonfordwinterestates.org/mainstore?l=2&sid=961961653&vid=0&guid=1F91BCD7-6C28-4525-82B9-B88B4FA05BCB&venueId=0

Can we temporarly check luggage at a service counter as we have time between VRBO and airport.

Bob Phillips | Sep 11, 2020
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 11, 2020

I hope you enjoy your time in Fort Myers! At this time, we do not have any facilities to safely store luggage. We are looking into how we may be able to at a later date. We recommend that you allow 1 1/2 hours to tour the site.

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Does anyone know if they are open tonight? I know they cancelled last night due to weather it said so I was trying to see before going.

Arianna Rogers | Sep 11, 2020
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 11, 2020

As of now, we are open tonight for Holiday Nights. We will be closed Christmas Eve (for Holiday Nights) and Christmas Day and will re-open the day after Christmas.

Ticket value?

John Jaime Arango | Sep 11, 2020
Food Snob | Sep 11, 2020

A ticket for the guided tour is $30. A self guided tour is $25. We did not pay for parking.

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Are there scooters to rent or wheelchairs ??

Ellie Mae | Sep 11, 2020
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 11, 2020

Wheelchairs can be borrowed with a driver's license when you purchase tickets.

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What does general admission cover

Bill Taylor | Sep 11, 2020
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 11, 2020

General admission covers a self-guided tour of the entire site (botanical gardens, museum, lab and homes). Specialty tours that go inside the homes are additional.

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I am trying to find out what kind of fertilized is being used in the hanging bags above the orchards on the trees and where it can be purchased

John Carter | Sep 11, 2020
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 11, 2020

Hi John, It is a slow-release fertilizer hanging above the orchids and air plants to provide nutrients for growth. The best to use is Osmocote or Dynamite slow release which has low numbers of Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Pottassium -- coated to release small amounts over a certain time period. Usually an 8-2-12 numbers on the label. We just use sachet bags which you can get at a craft store or can use tulle tied in a bundle then suspended over the orchids and tied to trees.

I visited the museum 10 years ago, how mich is the entrance now? With tour ans without tour. Thanks for your help

Karen Xiomara Castro | Sep 12, 2019
Dolph Jeck | Sep 12, 2019

Guided tour is like 30 bucks per person. Don't know the price of the recorded self tour.

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What is the cost of admission and are wheelchairs available?

Tom O'Hara | Sep 12, 2019
Jacki | Sep 12, 2019

Admission depends on which tour you do, self guided with a recording you carry or with a tour guide. The self tour I believe was $50 each. Yes they have wheelchairs. You just need to leave an ID which you get back when you return the chair. The grounds are magnificent and the history is amazing.

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That offers this place, its price and would be appropriate for people of the third age.

Miriam Garcia | Sep 12, 2019
Nelson Giraldo | Sep 12, 2019

The walk a bit long but I think you can rent a chair or a cart to give the full Tour

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I'm a member of the Dali museum in St Petersburg. Do I have reciprocity with your museum. Jillian Poterbin.

Jillian Poterbin | Sep 12, 2019
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 12, 2019

Yes, the Dali Museum is on the reciprocal list. You will be eligible for a free self-guided audio tour when you show your membership card(s).

I'm a member of the Museum of Fine Arts St Petersburg. Do I get reciprocity.

Jillian Poterbin | Sep 12, 2019
Edison & Ford Winter Estates | Sep 12, 2019

Yes, the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Fl is also on the list. With reciprocity, you will get a self-guided audio tour. You can go to the North American Reciprocal Museum website and see which locations are included.

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Are Fridays busy?

Marguerite White | Sep 12, 2019
Ann Letterio | Sep 12, 2019

Not this time of year

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Does $15 admission include tour or are you on your own.

Jean West | Sep 12, 2019
George Megee | Sep 12, 2019

Looking on their website, I see no options for $15 tours. This seems very misleading.

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Do you have to go on the audio tour? What is price to tour yourself? Adult, teen , child???

Susan Hubbard | Sep 12, 2019
Sissy | Sep 12, 2019

No, do the guided tour, adults is about $30 and kids I think was $20, go to their web site and you can get there prices

Can we get there by boat? Is there dockage?

Mark Costello | Sep 12, 2019
LBofFL | Sep 12, 2019

No dock. Might try marina at Pinchers.

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Is this a National Park?

John Moody | Sep 12, 2019
Tyler Schultz | Sep 12, 2019

No, it is privately run and features historic homes, gardens, laboratory, and a large museum.

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Can I take pictures? Besides making it an educational trip I would like to take pictures of my toddler in the garden!

Dayana Calvo | Sep 12, 2019
Harvey Reed | Sep 12, 2019

No restrictions that I know of...

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Are dog welcome on the grounds?

Dan Longeway | Sep 12, 2019
Shannon Fahey | Sep 12, 2019

No

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Was Thinking of coming up this weekend to see the Edison Ford Museum do you have to make reservations in advance? Or just show up?

LoneWolf McRider | Sep 12, 2019
Tyler Schultz | Sep 12, 2019

Just show up, guided tours are every hour between 10am and 4pm, or you can self-guide.

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Does my membership from Greenfield Village count

Brian Graham | Sep 12, 2019
Larry Carlson | Sep 12, 2019

Can ask, but I thinkIng not.

Is it a national museum?

Mary Lou Tuttle | Sep 12, 2019
B Bates | Sep 12, 2019

I think state. Well worth the time to go.

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Does the botanical garden pass give access to all attractions?

John Winterhalter | Sep 12, 2019
Larry Carlson | Sep 12, 2019

Yes

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How do I sign up for the Mustang show on Ford estate?

Dan Auer | Sep 12, 2019
John Dupree | Sep 12, 2019

Contact them or stop by and sign up!

How long does it take to tour the facilities?

Glenn Jamison | Sep 12, 2019
Gary Kettring | Sep 12, 2019

1 - 2 hours is about right

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What is entrance fee? What are hours om MLK day?

Katherine Marquardt | Sep 12, 2019
Stacie Pluff | Sep 12, 2019

The entrance fee and hours should be posted on their website.

is it fun or boring

junior galvan | Sep 12, 2018
Yvonne Ciufo | Sep 12, 2018

Is fun

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when did it open?

TJ Graves | Sep 12, 2018
Sal Oliveri | Sep 12, 2018

The Edison property was deeded to the city of Fort Meyers in 1947 and was opened to the public shortly after. In 1988, the adjacent Henry Ford winter estate was purchased and opened for public tours in 1990.

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Has the banyan tree fallen over?

Vivian Zeman | Sep 12, 2018
Brad Hart | Sep 12, 2018

No

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