Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers

About Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers presents the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford alongside a 15,000-square-foot museum, a fully restored botanical laboratory where Edison, Ford, and Harvey Firestone worked together, and twenty acres of historic gardens. Visitors explore the estates on self-guided tours using free web-based narration, a downloadable app available in English, German, Spanish, and French, or by calling a special phone number; ample signage throughout the property provides additional context. The grounds include the historic homes themselves, the Garden Shoppe, and the Museum Store. A visit typically requires at least ninety minutes. The estates suit anyone interested in American innovation and history, from families with young children through adult history enthusiasts. The property operates daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with free parking available. Children aged five and under receive free admission on the self-guided tour, and members receive half off the Inside the Homes tour, according to edisonfordwinterestates.org.

Checked September 18, 2026; we keep re-reading this venue.