Edison & Ford Winter Estates

The Winter homes of famous friends Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. See inventions, homes, Lab and gardens!

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  • Phone

    (239) 334-7419

  • Website

    edisonfordwinterestates.org

  • X (Twitter)

    edisonfordfl

  • Type

    History Museum

Address

2350 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers , FL 33901 United States

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Nicolas Pratt

Beautiful estates, with a nice variety of museums and historic artifacts . Great for families, there's much to learn for all ages.

Hotel Indigo

Encompassing 20 acres of gardens and nine historic buildings , the Edison and Ford Winter Estates include an impressive collection of Edison's inventions.

C-SPAN

The Edison Botanic Research Laboratory was built in 1928 when Thomas Edison , Henry Ford , and Harvey Firestone realized a domestic source of rubber was needed. Learn more through this C-SPAN video. Read more

Robert Robo Olszewski

The amount of history here is AMAZING! The muesuem is FANTASTIC. So much to see and stuff I learned about. Well worth the trip

Di Hoffman

Big museum then u go across the street & see the rooms if the estates for Edison & Ford and the beautiful acreage if their land & ocean

Robert Robo Olszewski

The amount of history here is AMAZING! The muesuem is FANTASTIC. So much to see and stuff I learned about. Well worth the trip.

Dana Villmore

Gorgeous spot on the river . Peaceful and beautifully landscaped. Magical during the holidays!

Daniel W.

You need good weather as the most interesting part is outdoors. Great place!

Kyra Kilian

Worth the trip just to see the Banyan tree !

Scott Fornwall

A very informative and fun place to stop and see. A little pricy .

Jimmy Kastner

There's so much to learn here and so many places to take great pictures. Plan on spending an entire day.

Janet Wilson

Make sure to admire the Banyan tree , one of the largest in the world. The Moonlight Garden is a treasure!

William Stokes

Good way to learn about geniuses from America's past that still have a great impact on us today.

bubu

Amazing place, should not be missed if you are around Fort Myers

Abbe Barbato

Informative self guided tour . Lovely plants & landscaping. Nice gift shops .

Diane R

Love the Banyon trees !!! The entire ground are beautiful.

Jazzy M

Check out the trees , they r truly amaaaaazing. Go during the days for great photo opps.

Thomas Brasch

Fascinating variety of plant life. The Banyan Tree was amazing.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Become a member and get free admission to the Estates and hundreds of other botanical gardens , historic sites , and art museums throughout the US! Read more

Don J

This is a great place to learn how prolific an inventor Thomas Edison truly was, and learn about his relationship with Henry Ford .

Jennie???????? Busatta

Great place to sign up kids for summer camp but sign up early gets full quickly!!

Shawn Jorden Pecararo

I think the best time to go is at christmas .

Isa Rodriguez

take your walking shoes and stay hours with camera in hand . make sure you check out the oldest trees .

Ricardo Zanlorenzi

Beautiful gardens and a nice museum

Missy Laneious

Beautiful place to visit!

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

BOB 102.7 FM will be broadcasting live at the Banyan Tree at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates on July 6th, 2011. If you're in the area, stop by!

Justin Negip

Beautiful Place to Enjoy your weekend.

Twonia Fountaine

Come early for good parking

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Teachers , school staff and families admitted FREE on August 14th - show school ID at ticket counter.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Celebrate Henry Ford 's Birthday at the Estates on July 30th. Cake will be served and behind-the-scenes tours inside the Ford House will be offered.

Aaron Post

Guided tour

Ashley Zeldin

Think like a maker. Work like a mucker.

judy wilson

Take a walk back in time..

Greater Naples Chamber

An outstanding member of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce!

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

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Alison Foster

The gift shop staff are rude!

Marius

Sehr interessante und toll präsentierte Winterresidenzen von Edison und Ford! Die Audio-Tour ist absolut ausreichend!

Jane Lima

Passeio muito bacana. Se pra você viajar para Flórida não é só fazer compras, não perca esta oportunidade. O lugar é lindo.

Angelisa

Adoramos o passeio! Passamos quarto horas para ver tudo (incluindo o tour guiado - que valeu muito a pena).

Hansel Biedermann

El audio tour en español es óptimo

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