Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Historic winter retreats of inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, featuring homes, a 17-acre botanical garden, museum, and laboratory in Fort Myers, Florida.

πŸ“œ Historic winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida.
πŸ” Features 20 acres of botanical gardens, a museum, and Edison's research laboratory.

Why Go

🏑 Explore the homes of two famous American inventors.
🌳 Stroll through diverse botanical gardens.
πŸ”¬ Discover inventions and scientific history in the museum and lab.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Variety of guided and self-guided tours available.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Educational programs and special events for all ages.

Why Avoid

🐾 Only trained service animals permitted.
⚠️ Some garden plants are recovering from hurricane damage.

Tips

⏱️ Plan at least 90 minutes for your visit.
πŸ“± Free audio guide available via app in multiple languages.
β™Ώ Wheelchairs available for loan on-site.
πŸ’Έ Military veterans receive discounts.

Cost

πŸ’° Self-guided adults $25-28, guided adults $30-35. Children 5 and under free.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.). Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Free parking available for cars, RVs, and buses.

Last updated 8 days ago

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