Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Visitors to Edison and Ford Winter Estates can stroll through more than 20 acres of botanical gardens, the 15,000-square-foot air-conditioned museum and historic botanic research laboratory. Several new museum exhibits are planned for the upcoming months, and different events and educational programs are offered throughout the year. The site is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Guided Tours are...
Visitors to Edison and Ford Winter Estates can stroll through more than 20 acres of botanical gardens, the 15,000-square-foot air-conditioned museum and historic botanic research laboratory. Several new museum exhibits are planned for the upcoming months, and different events and educational programs are offered throughout the year. The site is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Guided Tours are available and limited to groups of 10 people to ensure everyone can adequately practice social distancing. Self-guided tours are also available, and allow visitors to use an app on their personal phone along with a printed map of the site. Guests will learn about Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, while strolling the gardens.
Admission tickets for self-guided tours are as follows: adults: $25; teens (13-19), $20; children (6-12), $15; children 5 years old and younger will be admitted free and members get in free. Guided Tours: adults: $30; teens, $25; children, $18. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online at edisonford.org.
Key Features
Things to Do
Arts & Entertainment
Attractions
Historic Sites
Family Fun
Museums & Science Centers
Outdoor Activities & Sports
Spectator Sports
Tours & Transportation
Customized Tours
Guided Tours
Multilingual Self-Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours
Shopping
Souvenir Shop
Meeting Facilities & Services
Meeting Facilities
Weddings
Wedding Venues
Amenities
Suitable for Ages
Adults (18+), Kids (5-8), Seniors (55+), Teens (13-18), Tweens (9-12)
Time to Experience Activity
2 - 3 Hours, Half Day
Availability
Daily
Closest Airport
RSW
Disabled Traveler Information
ADA Compliant, Handicapped Parking, Ramps, Wheelchair-Friendly
Pet Types Allowed
none
Activities
Children's Programs
Shopping Type
Souvenir Shop, Jewelry, Gifts
Category
Museum Science, Botanical Garden, Museum Historical, Museum
Discounts
Military Discount
Cuisine Served
Deli
Meals Served
Lunch
Restaurant Features
Outdoor Dining
Tour Information
Customized Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours
Tour Duration
approx 2hr
Tour Schedule
Hourly
Number of Meeting Rooms - Dynamic
3
Meeting Facilities
Internet Connectivity, Outdoor Event Venues, Tables & Chairs
26.634312, -81.879271
Key Features
Things to Do
Arts & Entertainment
Attractions
Historic Sites
Family Fun
Museums & Science Centers
Outdoor Activities & Sports
Spectator Sports
Tours & Transportation
Customized Tours
Guided Tours
Multilingual Self-Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours
Shopping
Souvenir Shop
Meeting Facilities & Services
Meeting Facilities
Weddings
Wedding Venues
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Contact
2201 Second Street
Suite 600
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
Suite 600
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
