Edison & Ford Winter Estates

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates have been a special place for me since I was young. Visiting here has always felt like stepping into a space where time slows down and creativity lingers in the air. Now, I feel incredibly grateful to bring my own children and share with them the sense of wonder and possibility that lives here. There’s something powerful about walking the same grounds where just one conversation and one idea sparked so much innovation and progress. It’s a reminder that big change often starts small—with curiosity, connection, and vision. The historians are always so knowledgeable, and the staff is kind, welcoming, and clearly passionate about keeping this place alive and meaningful. They bring the stories to life in such a thoughtful way, which adds so much depth to the experience. It’s also a wonderful place to bring children—a perfect blend of education and inspiration. Whether it’s seeing the old labs, learning about inventions, or simply soaking in the natural beauty, this space has a way of sparking their curiosity and showing them how imagination and persistence can lead to real-world impact. The preserved gardens and grounds are breathtaking, filled with a natural wonder that surely played a part in inspiring the minds who once walked there. This is more than just a visit—it’s a moment of connection to history, nature, and the limitless possibilities of a good idea.

This place is really nice. It has a museum and also the grounds are across the street. It is like stepping back in time to the place where these two high IQ inventors lived while vacationing in FL. Set aside 2-3 hrs to view this place although you can spend more time if you stop and read every single display.

This was on my list to visit and finally made it and stopped about 2 months ago. We were able to buy tickets once we got there with no wait and ready to explore. The museum is broken down in areas to walk to and see. The house, the pool, the gardens, the lab, the cars and a museum of the inventions and history of both families. It is a good option around the area to learn about history and see the site. I thought the house was going to be bigger and that you would be able to go in, but it is not allowed. It does not take much time to go around the house, museum and lab, but you can stay as long as you need.

The history behind these two individuals is amazing. I visited here with my mom about 35 years ago, when I was just a kid and from what I remember then it was still really amazing. This time around, as an adult, it was a totally different experience as I was able to really comprehend just what these individuals were able to create and the bi d that they had between them. Its mind blowing to see just what Edison had his hands in and where alot of what we know today got its start. It was unfortunate that they were doing massive renovations when we came through this time, as there were some areas my wife and I didn't get to see, but that is more than understandable and it is amazing to know that renovations are being carried out at such an amazing part of American history. My wife loved it and it was awesome being back for the history and fir the nostalgia. I would definitely recommend anyone that is visiting the area to go spend some time here.

This was a fantastic way to spend 1-1/2 to 2 hours easy. We opted for the guided tour which was a bit pricey around $70 for two but we enjoyed the grounds and our historian, Isaac. He was very personable and knowledgeable. The story telling was as important as the grounds and buildings and Isaac did a great job bringing them together. He had answers for most everything from plants to historical. The only downside is that we cannot enter the homes, the inside is very viewable, but one can understand how the inside needs to be protected from visitors seeing as the furnishings and all belongings are original.

First off, the app made the experience memorable, I gained a great deal of knowledge, while touring and investigating at my own pace. We visited the museum in a Saturday. It wasn’t too crowded, and we were able to tour everything without any issues. We will return again someday and bring friends. Overall, we had a great experience.

Visited on an off season Sunday. The grounds were modest but beautiful and the tour guide app on our phone elevated our experience. Don’t miss the museum! That, along with the air conditioning was the icing on the cake. My reason for 4 stars is that there is NO cafe, only a vending machine with Lunchables or string cheese and water. Nothing on the website and no one answered when i called to ask. I highly recommend the Winter Estates, just don’t go hungry!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. We learned so much history and information just by walking around a single piece of property. To see some of the historical artifacts at this location is like stepping back in time to witness the lives of both the Edisons and the Fords. We hope to go back and visit again some day in the future.