Edison & Ford Winter Estates

This is a great place to visit and educate you about some history. The place is well kept and clean. Not so crowded so you can walk easily around the premises. There's clean bathrooms and a souvenir shop with cute items to purchase. The young woman at the ticket information was extremely helpful, she was so charming and courteous and professional. She answered our questions with a smile, when we return again to purchase tickets I will update her name. We were just visiting at this time, so you can freely walk around the buildings and shop if you like.

Beautiful place to visit. The grounds are just gorgeous. I enjoyed the museum portion the most. There were old cars, lots of history information, inventions, so much to see and read about! I love seeing the miniature of the laboratory and then the laboratory itself. I wish we were able to actually walk through the homes as you could only look through the doorways/windows, but it was still very neat to see the history there.

We had a great time at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates! It was just me and my fiancée on the guided tour — we were the only two people there, which made it feel really personal. The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, even though it was funny that she still used a megaphone for just the two of us! Overall, it was a great experience — beautiful property, rich history, and definitely worth visiting.

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.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers is an absolute gem! Wandering through the beautifully preserved winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, amid lush botanical gardens and manicured grounds, was both inspiring and peaceful. The gardens are stunning, the history is rich and well-communicated, and the museum adds depth and context. Truly a must-visit if you love history, innovation or simply a gorgeous place to explore.

Did the self guided tour so we could walk and look at our speed! Tour group was just ahead of us a little. Learned a lot and great stuff to see

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 our third visit to Edison & Ford Estates, and it never disappoints. I would suggest visiting the museum first to get more of the background story before walking the grounds. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. They are so well-kept. My favorite thing about the grounds is that so many trees and plants are labeled with their names and information. That alone is worth the visit if you are interested in that type of thing.