Edison and Ford Winter Estates

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The Edison and Ford Winter Estates contain a historical museum and 21 acre botanical garden on the adjacent sites of the winter homes of Thomas Alva Edison and Henry Ford beside the Caloosahatchee River in southwestern Florida. It is located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida, USA. It is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, including Sundays. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the Edison and Ford Winter Estates on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places. The American Chemical Society recognized the Edison Botanical Research Laboratory at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates as a National Historic Chemical Landmark on May 25, 2014.

"Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Edison Ford Museum. Historic structures include the Edison Main House, Guest House, and Caretaker’s House and the Ford House. The 1929 historic landscape is evident throughout the property, including the award-winning Moonlight Garden. The Edison Ford Museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits. Open seven days a week except on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day."

Address: Fort Myers

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State: FL

City: Fort Myers

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Reviews

Gorgeous grounds .. fascinating friendship between Edison & Ford ..  Thoroughly enjoyed walking through the gardens & seeing inside the houses. Loved how we were able to take a self guided tour & see inside the homes. The houses  have 1/2 opened doors to allow for a wonderful view of the various areas of the inside of the homes. The gardens, houses, workshop & museums are meticulously kept. A very enjoyable experience & we learned a lot! Highly recommend!

Went today with my wife. Had Bailey as our tour guide. We loved the experience. We got to see where Thomas Edison and Henry Ford spend summer months. Homes were amazing and the grounds were well maintained. The cost of the tour goes to property maintenance as we did see some lingering damage from Hurricane Ian. We have lived here three years and I am so glad we finally went. Perfect for locals and visitors to see a little piece of history right here in Ft Myers.

I went to Edison and Ford Winter Estates during a trip to Fort Myers. I took a guided tour which was approximately $30.  Our tour guide who called himself an historian, provided a lot of good insights regarding the lives of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and kept us engaged during the entire tour.  It was approximately 100 degrees outside that day but he managed to keep us in the shades most of the tour.  You're not allowed to go inside the homes but you can peek through the doors/windows.  After the tours which was approximately an hour and a half, I went back inside the museum to visit some of the exhibits of Edison and Ford. I also visited the grounds which are well maintained and beautiful.  I could have spent a whole day there.

Beautiful museum. Takes you back to a simpler time, and era where ideas, and creativity were at the forefront of humanity’s evolution. Simply magical, a must see if your in the area.

I learned so much. It was like a trip back in time. The grounds, lab, and museum are well worth a visit. Just check the weather first. If there is thunder they close the grounds. The museum with all of the phonographs and Model Ts are still open during thunderstorms though. They will stamp your receipt so you can come back.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$21–30

I had a wonderful experience at this museum, which featured both outdoor and indoor exhibitions. Additionally, they offer two engaging activities for people of all ages, making it a delightful experience. The workers were extremely friendly, adding to the overall enjoyment. If you find yourself in Fort Myers, I highly recommend visiting this museum!

A great place to take a 3-hour break. They have guided tours and self-guided tours. The self-guided tours have follow-along references using your cell phone. Great for keeping your own pace.  There were just as many children excited to see the Winter Estates as the adults.  A few of my favorite highlights are in the images of the laboratory,  the Ford, and the pier.  At the end of your visit, cool down in the museum. And before you go, there is a seating area with some refreshing drinks in the shade.  So neat to see what the inventing minds of our country had for their everyday use.

On a visit in December to see family in Ft. Myers, Florida some years ago,  we were treated to a complimentary visit to the historical Edison and Ford Winter Estates. The estates sit next to the Calooshatchee River. The winter homes are now a museum with a lot of history. My aunt was on the board of directors, and she wanted us to go on a tour. The weather was good, it wasn’t hot and the estates were decorated for the holidays. We toured the inside of the homes, decorated also for Christmas during that time period. It has a 21 acre botanical garden with star fruit trees growing in the front yard. Some of Henry Ford’s cars at the Ford Estate. In the back yard there are Banyan Trees, these trees are used for latex and have REALLY BIG TREE ROOTS. We saw Edison’s swimming pool that the guide said he never used. Thomas Edison’s wife Mina had a garden that’s named the Moonlight Garden, that has night blooming flowers and was meant to be enjoyed in the moonlight. The garden also has a reflection pool, to reflect the moon and stars. There was a replica of an Edison Bench in memory of my late uncle Fredrick Morgan, Sr. at the Edison Estate. If you’re in the area stop by the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. It was a very interesting and educational tour, that I am so glad my aunt provided us with an opportunity to visit. Thank you Aunt Melvin we love you, and it was greatly appreciated.

Great museum.  The app guide was fun & easy to use. The grounds were beautiful & very well maintained.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$21–30

Great time with my five year old! Learning opportunity and lots of space to get out and move around on a nice sunny day  The gardens and wonderful. They also had a scavenger hunt for the kids and a great display of cars and other antique creations of the two history moguls. Highly recommend!!

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