We were trying to find something to do before we headed to the FT Myers airport for a late flight today and I found this historic site on Google Maps. The Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter home museum was the PERFECT last day for our trip to Florida! CHET WAS OUR GUIDE, he was super knowledgeable and very informative. The total tour took about 75 minutes but it was a beautiful day and we moved from place to place so he kept our attention! For a moment we dreamt away and realized we were standing in the same spots as some of the all time greatest inventors in the world and that was fantastic!! The fact that Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were best friends was the best of all the fun facts! As a BIG bonus the trees are absolutely breathtaking! Pack a lunch and just sit in the gardens and take it all in! Completely unforgettable and highly recommendable!!

Came here on the first day that they celebrated their holiday nights special event. Booked the guided tour and our tour guide did a fantastic job explaining all the information. It’s a very expansive estate at the same time the guide didn’t waste any time and we were able to finish the tour after an hour without issues. It is absolutely beautifully decorated and they aren’t normally open this late but it’s beautiful to see all the holiday lights being set up. It’s quite a unique experience. They also had some food vendors which we partook in a few treats since it was getting late and it was a replacement for dinner. Recommend buying guided tour tickets early as they do sell out pretty quickly.

Well maintained residency, location is near the water with great view. The parking is free. If you buy tickets online, you need to exchange them to waist bands at ticket office first. It is better to visit the museum first because it has so many first hand real things to see and read. Also the garden and the park adjacent to the ticket office are great, many nursery items for sale. Spent about 2.5 hrs today but could do more especially at the museum.

I was in town for another event but spent the rest of the day here touring the grounds and museum. I absolutely enjoyed my visit. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They had a mini presentation on how to work the old phonograph devices that I enjoyed listening to. There's lots of small little walking trails on the grounds including one by the river that is very nice. You can't get lost and there are benches to sit everywhere. I enjoyed using the app to tell me about certain spots. I'm not much of a plant person but they have plants everywhere here. Some very pretty. I am a history nerd and this is a great place if you like history. I learned a lot.

Wonderful visit. The guided tour is recommended if you want to ask questions or learn more in depth knowledge if the premises and their occupants. Didn't realize that the Edisons and Fords were good friends. Great gift shop with a number of books to choose from, great kids toys and handmade art pieces.

This is one of my favorites because they had mangoes for sale. Make sure to go to the palm tree line street to access the entrance. It cost $20/person or get an annual pass, $100/year/family of 6. There is a nursery with all sorts of plants for sale, the museum, and Edison's lab adjacent to the ticket office. You will have to cross the street to visit the estate and enjoy the beautiful grounds. It's about 13 acres so make sure to wear comfortable shoes, and bring water. The estate is in pristine condition and well preserved. Almost everything on display is the original. I really love the historical perspective on the cars and Ford's relationship with Edison. The grounds are strewn will all sorts fruit trees, exotic plants, and some Florida natives. Of course, the variety of mangoes 🥭 are planted all over the property. There's also a restaurant connected to the property which can be accessed on the Northwest side. This was an awesome experience. I highly recommend bringing the kids. BTW, the plant whisperer/caretaker (young man with dreds driving around the property) is awesome. I don't recall his name. All in all, great place to learn some history, and enjoy a beautiful garden. Have fun!

We've lived in Fort Myers for a few years, yet this was the first time we were willing to dish out $30 to visit this place. We picked a good time, because the place is very beautiful when covered in Christmas lights. The Christmas trees decorated by local classrooms were particularly nice. The history and exhibits at the estate were interesting, but I'm not convinced worth the $30 entrance fee by themselves.

On a recent first visit to Ft. Myers, I decided to check out this amazing place on the river. I never knew that Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were next door neighbors in their winter homes! Both men are legendary American icons. The grounds of the estate are gorgeous. Throughout the tour there were volunteers to explain and demonstrate things. I particularly liked Edison's office and home. They have a fantastic museum with an original model T. There is ample parking and the admission fee was reasonable. This is a must see!

The Edison and Ford Estates was so nice. It is well maintained and there is plenty to look at. They have nice signage and even an App you can use to hear information about different locations. It was a wonderful jump back in time for a few hours. The gift shops offer cute souvenirs and cold beverages on a warm day. The botanical gardens and plant shop were beautiful!

What a awesome place to visit. If you're into history and innovation this is a place to go. Lots to see and learn. You can easily spend at least 4 hours here. If you like Edison and Ford come check this place out.

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates are well worth the price. The Tour Guide was very pleasant, well-spoken and highly informative regarding all aspects of this Historic, fascinating, beautiful place. Being located off McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, FL, gives us the chance to visit as often as we wish, since we purchased an Annual Membership, at a very fair price. The enormous variety of trees and plants adds to the beauty as one walks through the well-maintained horticulture, being accompanied by a multitude of Precious Butterflies. We are looking forward to our next exciting visit, so we can learn more about the lives of these two brilliant men and perhaps, spend some relaxing time on the bench that overlooks the beautiful, calming Caloosahatchee River. Watching a Pelican conduct multiple dives for an afternoon meal was very entertaining. Purchasing an Annual Membership allows adults to bring their grandchildren (under 18 years of age) with them, at no additional cost. There is so much more to see; I just didn't take as many pictures as I wanted to. I am looking forward to our next visit.

Such a beautiful place to visit. There is a lot of fascinating and interesting information to read and learn as you explore the estate. The place is well maintained and really feels like you are back in time. We got lucky with the weather not being too hot but it is mostly outdoors and can get really hot under the Florida sun. We enjoyed sitting by the water and just relaxing.

Beautiful estates. A lot of education to be had. It is a bit pricey for admission but if love history it was well worth it. 4 Stars due to staff being rude and not helpful when questions were asked. Felt as though I was imposing on her even though this was her job to take my money/tickets, etc.. It can get warm so I suggest to do estates first so can cool off with museums last since they have ac.

Well worth the stop. It's always fun to visit places where wealthy industrialists from the 19th century vacationed. Both men were true pioneers from 1880s through their deaths in the 1930's and 1940's . Take your time use the app and do a self guided tour. It really well done.

This is definitely a must see place when you are in Fort Mayers. Just imagine that two icons of the past century, Edison and Ford, owned this residence together! Edison called it it’s “Eden”. We came during Christmas lights 🎄 I don’t think it’s worth the $20 ticket price. However, we had a very nice time strolling around the residence and learning how Edison and Ford lived in their summer retreat. The most interesting part for me is to see how they lived back then. And how technically advanced, for the time, Edison build the estate.

Beautiful place, really enjoyed our afternoon here. Great little museum with lots of antiques. But my favorite part was the gardens, I could spend all day just people watching on a bench while enjoying the gardens. This place is truly a hidden gem!

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!

Beautiful estate with cute house and unique trees plants and trees whole setting was so relaxing and beautiful. The biggest banyan tree in US is located ! If you are in fort Myers do check it out . Edison’s 120 year old piano is located there a young lady was playing beautiful melodies she comes there to maintain the piano.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates is one of my favorite places to visit - any time but especially at Christmas! Not only is the museum fascinating and informative there is nothing quite like getting to see Edison's actual lab or Ford and Edison's winter homes. It truly is a glimpse into the past and personal lives of these men and their families. The grounds are just lovely as well. And if you come at Christmas in the evening for the holiday light tour...it's magical! The homes are decorated so beautifully for Christmas. And all the Christmas lights make the homes even more stunning! If you love history, old homes, architecture, or just that old Florida feel - this is a must see in my opinion.

This place is very historic and tells the story of two great American industrialist. The gardens are very nice, the collection of cars and the museum is informative. Both houses have Edison and Ford are well preserved and well decorated. Beautiful view over the river. It’s a great place for a family to visit.

Marvelous museum. The grounds are a sight to behold, with many mature exotics. There is something flowering year round There is a large area where they can setup tents for events, as was happening while we were there. The museum is fabulous and alone worth the price Of admission. It leads to the rubber laboratory which is also interesting, but needs someone there to explain what you are looking at. The only disappointment was not being able to go IN the homes. You can stand outside and look in, but that is not the same. There were plenty of areas that could have had a path through the various rooms. If it wasn't for this, I would have given it a five. Kids, 6-12 will especially like the museum

Our visit to these beautifully manicured and maintained grounds along the Caloosahatchee River was on Friday, April 1st. It was not crowded and we had no wait. There’s a free audio/photo guided tour available to download to your smartphone. It was quite helpful with navigating the Estate and assured we didn’t miss anything. There are many options available for the self guided tour that will please all ages including a scavenger hunt. I would suggest bringing headphones so as not to disturb other visitors. A plus is the tour is available after you leave so you will be able to re visit your trip. Easy to navigate. The grounds are wheelchair accessible but not all porches. It is set up so you can view the interior of the homes from the porches. You could easily spend a half day or more not only viewing the homes but also walking the grounds and watching the birds and butterflies. An extremely wide variety of plants and trees for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to visit the museum and check out Edison’s laboratory. On ground private events are also available at the Ford Edison Winter Estates. Ample parking, restrooms, and snacks are available. Bring your camera, water and insect repellent. Worth the price of admission.

Fun experience with the family! Please note that if you are going on a reciprocal membership please be sure all reciprocal members names are on cards or you need to pay for those not named. Gardens were well maintained with really interesting specimens. I had no idea the extent that Edison and his assistants experimented with plants. Plan for the weather as most of the exhibits are outside. Gardens close in thunder alerts. You cannot walk through houses, but they have opened all the doorways to see in many of the rooms. Highlight of the gardens is the self guided audio tour. Short, entertaining, informational and well done! Museum is quite interesting and air conditioned :)

Very interesting exhibits, thought I knew quite a bit about Edison, but a lot of this was new. Interesting insights into his life and friends. The grounds were very nice as well, nicely maintained and interesting plantings.

Wonderful place to spend couple of hours walking around and learning about Edison and Ford, their friendship and life. Very educational. You can take a guided tour or you can download free app and listen to description at every numbered stop. We bought Edison’s biography Edison by Edmund Morris at the little gift store by the Ford’s house (the one that sells ice cream) and my husband started reading it right away. Loved the other gift store across the street as well. They sell so many plants. We also got a patch to sew on my travel bag :-)

My wife and I really enjoyed this museum and grounds. The cost was $25/person. I downloaded the Edison app and went through a self guide tour. The app was impressive, easy to use and made the tour that much better. Considering Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were two of the biggest innovators in US history, it was a wonderful exhibit.

Amazing place! Definitely worth a trip even if it is to simply view this exotic locale. The plants for sale are impeccable, and they have some pots for sale as well. The museum tour is worth the time if you have it. Learned so much about the area that I had no idea about before! Informative and fun for most ages, but especially cool for locals who want to know just a little bit more about our rich Florida history. Recommended highly!

It was beautiful. However, the mask mandate is terrible. I went with my mom and she brought her face shield which she wears instead of regular masks because she has breathing issues. They did not care and told her she has to wear regular masks for others safety. She has her face covered and everybody else is wearing a mask. Shouldn't everyone else be fine, or do the masks not work then? What about her safety? Well whatever. We put on our masks and the museum smells hard of paint and tbh it was really bad. Even with my mask on which I have some issues myself with breathing in a mask. I can smell the paint regardless and I have a hard time breathing properly too with the mask. I'm getting sick and lightheaded, so I lowered it right below my nose a couple times just to breathe here and there but still covering most of my face and I got reprimanded for it and told to cover my nose at all times. I explained I had a hard time breathing and that I was only doing it every now and then to breathe for a little bit. They didn't care. And it upset me because we had to leave early and not finish the tour because of that. Needless to say I'm upset with them and their crazy restrictions. I have been to many places in Ft. Myers and I haven't seen any other places be that strict. I just want to give y'all a heads up. I will not be returning until their heavy mask restrictions are taken care of.

overall it was fun but somethings werent working, missing elements and the sphere presentation needs someone better able to answer questions

The Estate on the river side is gorgeous. Can't go in the houses but they have open window views. Grounds and plants are impressive and enjoyable. The Museum is extensive and informative. We even bought some plants!

So much to see and so much history, great way to see into the way people lived 100+ years ago. The app is heavily recommended as you get voice narration for every stop on the estate. The museum was surprisingly big and filled with relics of edison and ford's lives. Well worth the money

Lovely visit to the museum, lab, and homes of Edison and Ford. Nice day out. Was able to buy a beautiful plant and have a look back at what it was to live in the late 1800s and ealy.1900s.

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.

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!

We went for Holiday Nights and loved it! They did such an amazing job decorating for the holidays. We loved learning about the estates and the families who lived there. There were plenty of docents around to answer questions and they were very knowledgeable. The interpretive signs were also very helpful. We had a laugh over the house rules. "Don't kill the black snakes under the porch. They are there for a reason!" And "Don't tell us about Palm Beach. We don't care." There were many photo ops throughout the estates. The gift shops had really nice things from snacks to books to Christmas ornaments.

What a beautiful evening we had there! The lights and decorations were spectacular. We took our time walking through the Estates and stopped for some fresh baked treats at the vendor area. It was a great way to start the holiday season.

We did the self-guided tour. We downloaded the app, grabbed our earbuds and headed to the estates. It was a wonderful tour where we could wander at our own pace, read the historical signs along the path and listen to the audio. About 95% of the tourists complied by wearing masks. The landscape and homes were beautiful. The museum was also interesting and included in the tour as well as the lab. It was my first time to see a banyan tree in person; it was incredible!

We took an adventure back to the the time of these two great gentlemen and saw how they lived. Such a beautiful piece of land and history! The houses and grounds were in perfect order and they great like decorations only enhanced the experience. We love looking in the house’s at warm and comfortable place that they were. A wonderful Christmas adventure in Fort Myers!

Good history which I enjoy visiting Fort Myers a most see.

We love this place!! A little pricey but we're going to invest in a membership which would give us a significant discount for a year. So much for the kids to do including live animal shows and a touch tank. Educational and fun for everyone.

The exhibits were interactive and interesting for our 3 year old!!! It was really cool to "fly" a spaceship and touch a stingray!!! We just thought the place was a little small....they did have one exhibit area under construction...if you're in Ft. Myers and need something to do with kids this is a pretty interesting place to check out!!!

Great place to bring the kids. Good value and a nice change from usual Florida activities.

Fairly fun way to spend an afternoon or morning. Well kept garden area with vast array of plants and trees to step away for a photo opportunity. Mostly geared towards the fan of automotive history, there are many commemorative items and plenty of early car models to explore.

This compound is absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed the history, homes, wrap—around porches, gardens, and the gorgeous views of the Caloosahatchee River.

Great location. Visit the outdoors portion when it's cool in the morning. Finish up with indoors with AC. So much to see. Roughly 3.5 hour visit but could easily take more if you immerse yourself in all the little intricacies to read. Well worth the cost!

A wonderful nature, preserve and step back in time. We planned 2 hours for the visit but it was not enough. This is also a wonderful nursery, so consider purchasing plants here to support the museum's mission.

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.

So much information and the grounds were lovely! Definitely worth the extra $ for the guided tour. Our guide was so upbeat, informative, and fun!

Highly recommended for visitors in the area. The place is unique due to the combined efforts of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone searching for plans that can help in the growing need of rubber at that time. The lab is large and preserved the way it was when built. What makes this place special is the largest Banyan tree in front of it (largest in continental US and the second largest in the world). The gardens alone are worth the visit. There is a cute cafe in the back as well so you can spend some extra time enjoying the park and the surroundings just as the Edison and Ford family did back in the day.

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates is a must see when near the Fort Meyers, FL area. It is truly an amazing iconic walk through the past. Not only the history but the museums with their stories. And all set on breathtaking views of waters and lovely gardens. The history of great people of the era that visited or stayed there is amazing to read about.

Don’t let the price which may seem high shy you away from this gem of a destination in Fort Myers. There are plenty of places to stop and admire the view and the beautiful grounds without a lot of noise or heavy people traffic. I spent 30 minutes on a bench under coconut trees just listening to birds and the waves of the river splashing against the shore. The app is full of great facts and content to make the self tour fully immersive. The staff were all so pleasant and helpful.

We came on a Saturday evening for the Holiday Nights light show. It was such a cool experience. The houses had the top glass doors open. You could look into the rooms but could not enter. The gift shop was also open, and there were plants for purchase. The only thing we could not do was the museum as it had closed a couple hrs before we arrived. This is a family event, so bring the kids. The bathrooms were clean. There was music playing as well as snacks and drinks available for purchase. The Banyan trees are an amazing sight to see. The parking does fill up, but there is plenty of overflow parking available. I recommend to anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit.

Such a calming and relaxing place. Edison's lab is fascinating. Learned so much about his inventions. The Gardens were informative also as well as beautiful. Then you cross the street and step back in time. Beautiful homes and vintage cars all along the really. Downtown skyline is a view.

Beautiful night to see the lights! Gorgeous grounds on the river. What a lovely estate, maintained meticulously. Enjoyed the foliage signs and historical plaques. Decorated rooms are so pretty.

Spent a magical New Year’s Eve here watching the sunset. Enjoying the Christmas lights and this lovely summer estate.. Well worth the trip

Very nice house, museum and tour. Recommend stopping by at least to buy a bromeleied. Learned that he used the lab to discover a substitute rubber by looking at 17,000 plants.

I have a vegetable garden in their community garden there.WONDERFUL staff for gardening. Great ambiance as well. Besides providing everything needed to get the job done as easy as possible. Ask for Debbie or Eric for more info. See you there, look for John's plot. Stop and say hello

My 2 favorite inventors. Very interesting and detailed information. Would recommend a visit. Love the enormous banyan tree.

will start with the bad, it's really over priced. The tickets are like $35 which is like going to Knott's berry farm and the cafe is priced like a theme park too. Now the good... Everything else. It's extremely high tech, clean, well taken care of and modern. There is an extremely well rounded variety of exhibits. Rain forest, aquarium, natural history area, earthquakes exhibit, living roof.... Very very cool place!

Beautiful ground's, flowers, trees. Well worth a visit

Absolute waste of time and money. Staff is not very helpful or friendly.

Cost to much for what you ser

Very beautiful

Really nice place to hang out for a couple of hours. Interesting history of two of the best entrepreneurs and inventors in America.

Was okay, felt it was a bit overpriced just to look in the windows. Did enjoy the trees and flowers.

Great place Learned a lot Beautiful landscape.

Beautiful place. Visited several times

Its ok

Love this place. Been going for years!

Beautiful... This is a wonderful historical site with plenty of cool exhibits

A must see if you’re a tourist type like myself

Loved it!! You don't have to be a history fan to appreciate and enjoy this wonderful spot. What an amazing pair of men - the things they invented on their own and together - incredible. Very well-kept site, really interesting museum with so many exhibits and a documentary movie. Lovely gardens to walk, you can see both homes from their surrounding porches (you cannot go inside them but you can see very well from outside). Gift shop and flowers, plants for sale there also. Highly recommend for adults, I think kids would get bored too quick.

The tour was very interesting,It’s a very large estate.plenty square feet of property gardens,pool area,kitchens,guesthouse bathrooms, living rooms,dinning rooms& antique vehicles,tools, clothing,interior decorations,inventions,machinery &etc

The last time I visited the Edison Estate, the Ford home was still in private hands. It has since been purchased by the city and is part of the tour. We got there kind of late in the afternoon so ended up not seeing everything out spending as much time on the exhibits as I would have liked. You really need around three hours to walk through at your own pace. There is a "guided" tour through the app that you have to download from Google or Apple depending on your device.

If you enjoy history, scenery and vast gardens, this place has plenty to offer. Lots of beautiful flowers, buildings, some cars, and even a little wildlife. It's an interesting glimpse into the amazing and interesting lives these men led.

Very.nice... never imagined the scope of the exhibits. Plant sale today.

Wow! Don't miss this experience. We spent all day there. Entertaining and interesting.

What a beautiful place. Definitely recommend the audio tour.

We had a great time at the Edison and Ford estates. They had music, food truck, and a beer booth from Millennial Brewing

Learned a lot about a great man in his own time and home. Keep up the great work at preserving this property. Thanks

Great place to visit and a good history lesson on these 2 inventors.

Amazing details, guided and self guided tours available. Pay admission and stay as long as it takes.

Interesting place to visit. Pretty cool to walk where these titans of industry and invention walked.

Excellent total exhibit & experience.

Great family friendly place to spend the day.

Always love my time here.

Fun and interesting trip. Enjoyed the museum and tour guide. We were walking in history.

Great time and historical information. Lots of walking flat areas, but they have lots of benches for sitting when needed.

Wonderful place to see history

Wonderful place to visit. Our tour guide was very nice sharing with us the history of this place.

It was an interesting and informative experience to visit the site and stroll around the grounds as well as look into the different rooms of the main house and maid and secretary's quarters and the guest house as well. All beautifully preserved and restored.

Very interesting

A great stroll on a sunny day. See the gorgeous gardens, the Ford and Edison winter homes in Fort Myers, FL. Check out the informative and surprising large museum, laboratory and giftshop. Dont forget to stop by the crystal clear pool, filled with where still and the caretakers house.

Cool place. So nice to tour

For history buffs, this place is a great way to spend an hour out of your day.

Beautiful grounds, plenty to see and enjoy!

Great slice of history

I would definitely recommend this historical site/museum if you are visiting Fort Meyers! Beautiful well kept grounds and friendly staff. Lots of history at Edison & Ford Winter Estates.

Beautiful home

Restaurant

A great historical and beautiful location. The museum was amazing. So much history! Need to plan for at least 4hrs to try to see everything.

Interesting history leaned quite a bit. However it was a little pricey for what you get

So incredible! Magical gardens foundation plants homes I couldn’t see if all in one day!must return I got a confederate rose Thrilled ! So many rare and unusual plants ! Wonderful day trip wear comfy shoes !

Best place to buy plants

Southwest Florida must see. Beautiful Homes and gardens. An American Heritage time capsule, tucked nicely in the Downtown Ft. Myers area. Come early and plan to spend the day.

Beautiful!!! Great way to spend a beautiful Florida afternoon.

I wish we would have had time for a guided tour. Everything was so interesting. We listened to the audio program afterward for more information.

Lots to see in the inventor museum and the homes of Edison and Ford which you view from behind open doorways. Take your own tour by loading the Edison app in your phone and going at your own pace or buy tickets for the two timed guided tours

Great place to visit

Absolutely beautiful area of town and such a pleasant experience. We’re from Metro Detroit and it was a pleasure touring the summer home estates of both Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.

Great tour!! Very informative; who knew Edison and Ford were BFF’s. I highly recommend it!

Excellent grounds. The museum was amazing and educational! Seeing how our every day items began is a must! Also the staff was exceptionally friendly.

This is a great record of American 20th c. history, with plenty for everyone.

An excellent guided tour by Baylie, an historian.

Had a good time was very interesting

A walk into a beautiful historic landmark. Take a day and visit the Edison Ford winter Estate and gardens.

Mask mandatory!!! No medical exceptions!

We had a nice visit.

Too expensive for what it is...

Outstanding!!!

So cool. Loved it would go back and tell others to go

Very interesting history. So worth the money.

Wished more experiment displays

We live this estate.

Beautiful grounds on this interesting historical property

We need to keep our history, especially with those that changed the world so much. Ford and Edison.

Looked cool from the street. The stunning and brave employees wouldn't let me in.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Muy interesante ¡

Beautiful grounds. The masks make no sense when ur outside on a walking tour, but others who r not can go without a mask because they don't have a wrist band. What sense does that make. And to be called on that from your tour guide.

It was 5 star a year ago, some of the staff were mask tyrants, really ruined the educational experience for my family. Please get educated about the dangers of making. It's not the same as shirt and shoes.

Enjoyed

No discounts on admission. February is a fantastic month to visit. You can do a free walking tour using your phone. Amazing gardens.

Very informative nice place to walk around on a nice day beautiful sights a lot of information great time

Reasonable price. Interesting

Great museum. You get to see both their homes and Edison's lab. The ground are beautiful.

So cool!

When you are in downtown fort myers make sure to stop by this beautiful historical site. They have a huge variety of gardens to observe and even plants for sale, they also have the cutest gift shop with local art! Great place for the whole family to enjoy, and educate themselves on the history of Edison and Fords inventions. Stop in!

Very enlightening

Went for Garden Festival. It was interesting & great fun!

This was a very interesting place. There was a lot to see and do.

First time visit, loved the plant sale!

Good time Very well maintained property. Museum is great too.

History and fun!!

Great plant sale,,, not to crowded

Complete museum. Beautiful grounds and estates. Dave was a very entertaining guide.

Great place

Although it is a little expensive this place is great for kids , the way things are set up for kids to learn are enticing to the wee ones and a lot of cool stuff to learn. The staff is very knowledgeable and really seem to enjoy what they are doing. Very patient with all the lil kids. Also , they are very well marked for covid in that they have plenty of stations for hand sanitizer and staff cleans quite a bit.

This place is awesome Ask for sara she is the best!!

Awesome place for kids and adults. Cafeteria has really good food. We purchased a family membership. Lots to do and see. Buy the sand and pan for fossils and gems.

Wondered if they were open so I called to see All I got was a recording that didn't help. They said to leave a number which I did but they never returned the call. Hey, if you want customers.... We went anyhow but it was slightly disappointing Part aquarium, part science center, part kids museum. Very small place but nice place to kill an hour

Really enjoyed the experience. Emily and Anna were amazing and really made the experience worth it!

Employee very helpfull and knowledgeable TC at the snack bar was great. Lots of fun Hands-On things to do and see.

The museum was great. Kids loved all the hands-on experiences. Thank you all who created the exhibits. 3D movie quality should be better.

The hands on activities here a great for all ages. We will definitely be back again! So glad we stumbled upon this place. All 4 of our children were very entertained and excited about their visit here!

The IMAG Science and History Center was a very pleasant experience! Lots to do and see....lots of interactive displays.....live demonstrations. I highly recommend a visit!

My grandson enjoyed it

Great staff, learned a lot and the kids had fun.

(Translated by Google) Super entertaining, and very educational for children, we loved it (Original) Super entretenido, y muy educativo para los niños, nos encanto

Just a real fun place.

Really fun to go with friends.

Great place for kids to be also very clean

Not, not good. It's pretty basic.

So fun interactive time and and great memories.

Terrible. The kids wanted to go home after 1 hour. There was so little for them to do they said it was lame.

This place was neat. But alot of the stuff was closed due to the corona virus . So honestly I would have liked to have paid half the admission price.

An awesome place for kids and their keepers!

My 8 and 4 year old loved it here. The interactive exhibits kept them entertained and there was plenty for them to learn from as well. They particularly loved the touch tanks and learning about the various creatures, the outside water play area with boats and pieces to build dams and levers to control water flow, the archeological dig area, complete with dress up vests and tools, and the giant foam block pit.

Lots of fun for kids

Very good as t attracting the kids attention

Nice place

Great place to take the family of all ages!

My grandson loves to go there. He finds new things all the time

Fun and educational! From being on green screen, touching clouds, animal exhibits and flight simulators. Definitely a cool place.

Feels great to be a kid again :)

Great place to take classes and kids for field trips thanks Imaginarium

Took 4 kids and there was enough to keep them busy for several hours. We did have to visit several activities multiple times in order to stretch out the time in order to feel like we got our monies worth, but the kids did not mind and had a good time. I gave a 3 because it was pricey for a large family and I personally didnt like the large number of activities involving space simulators. The simulators seemed like just another computer game (only larger). I was bringing them to the imaginarium so the could use their imagination and unplug.

Awesome place for lovers of science and local history. Very unique location in this town.

Fun for the whole family no matter the age, we had a gr8 time.

It needs cleaning and more light. Other than that I think that the scientific themes are decent although they could try to exhibit new concepts other than same ones about electricity, the formation of clouds, etc. My grandaughter likes going once in a while since there is no many places like this anywyay

We had fun time here. Especially at the virtual reality interactive exhibit.

Good place to visit 😊

It's a fun spot with plenty of fun things to do with the children!

Learning made 😎

Lots to do and the kids love it! Always a great time.

We ventured to the Estates not really knowing what to expect. We purchased tickets at the door. (We actually bought a membership so we could go back during Christmas time to see the lights.) This allows us to give our guests 20% if they want to buy tickets to join us in the future. We used the app to listen to the "tour" and it was very informative. We had a great day weatherwise. I do not recommend going when it is raining. It is mostly outside, other than the lab and the museum. These were their vacation homes, so it is on a smaller scale than I would imagine their primary homes were. Still, a great place to visit. We then went across the street to Pinchers, a seafood restaurant, on the water and ate outside on the patio. Discovered they have river cruises (office located on the lower level) at various times throughout the day. May check those out sometime.

Fascinating place to learn a lot of Edison himself, his discoveries and inventions, his life and life in general in that time period, and a little bit about the history of Fort Myers and Lee County. The property is beautiful. They have done a great job since the non-profit took it over in 2006 from the city allowing them to have access to the funding necessary to keep the houses and ground well maintained. They even have the pool back up and running to its former glory. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. We were actually on a tour with two new hires because all their staff are required to take the tour and learn about where they work. The museum highlights both Edison and Ford’s lives and gives you a new perspective on their friendship. One great person inspiring another great person, they have such great stories. Plan to spend at least an hour in the main museum, I recommend doing this before your scheduled tour time. I also, recommend doing the in house or through the house tour, it is well worth it! Go ahead and buy a membership if you are able to come back at least one more time within the year, especially Christmas time for all the lights. Their membership has a lot of reciprocating museums as well so look it over and see if that benefits you as well. The in the homes tour takes 1-1/2 hours at least. And then there are more things to check out on your own after that. Like the Laboratory and other on site buildings. They have many Model Ts and early cars as well on site. Wear walking shoes, no heels. The grounds is not entirely paved but mostly. And for the in home tour you must wear little protective slip overs on your shoes so you dont damage the wooden floors. Mask was not required for guests. All staff were wearing a mask (Oct 2021) Bring your camera! You can take photos of everything. And the property has the best views of the River.

Fantastic look into History. My husband and I enjoyed seeing into the past. Live plants and fresh fruit from the property for purchase. Beautiful area. A must see!

A fun filled day with lots of information. Highly recommend. Most people in masks too.

Very nice visit. Beautiful grounds and educational. A look into the turn of the century era in Fort Meyers, FL as well which was a nice surprise. Educational experience for the family. Interesting trees and gardens to explore too.

Our tour guide was very well informed and made the tour fun. The estates are absolutely beautiful. A must see if you're in Fort Myers.

The museum can be organized better for a seamless flow to the exhibit. I found my myself having to backtrack a few times be fill in stops and grasp the story. The plants varieties around the grounds are incredible and how they fit into the industrialists' story is remarkable.

Great for all ages. The homes and gardens are very pretty with many unusual varieties of plants. The museum has so much interesting information and great exhibits of Edison's work and much about his friendship with Ford and other notables of the day. Nice interactive area for younger children if there are any in your party.

So glad we went. A lot has changed over the years since I last went. We took the guided tour and loved the historical information. Such a peaceful property with rich history.

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!!

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.

A deep dive into the unique history of Edison and Ford's Winter homes, you get to see the laboratory even, original phonographs and much more.. walk the grounds freely or with a tour guide.

A great place to visit if you're in the Ft Myers area. We got a cool little " private" tour because only 4 of us had paid for the guided tour. Scott was so knowledgeable about every aspect of Edison's history. He was very impressive. There is a museum with Ford's cars and some of Edison's inventions. Across the road are their estates which sit on beautiful waterfront grounds. We learned a little about Ford, but the majority of the tour focused on Edison. There is a cute gift shop at the end of the tour.

If you're in Fort Myers, you've gotta check out Edison and Ford's winter estates—it's a real gem. First thing you'll see is this massive Banyan tree at the entrance that's just mind-blowing. Seriously, it's like nature's welcome hug. Inside, there's this mix of cool old buildings, beautiful gardens, a research lab, and a museum dedicated to Edison and Ford. It's not just history; it's like stepping into their world. Oh, and don't miss the on-site store – they've got some really unique stuff. Plus, You can see the native plants of Florida from the garden next to the on-site-store. Whether you're into history or just want a chill day surrounded by good vibes, these estates are a winner. It's not your average tourist spot; it's like a little escape into the past with a touch of nature. Don't miss out! 👍

Really enjoyed this visit. Lots to see, including their beautiful plants. If I lived here, I would have gone a little crazy buying some. Had a great time visiting with staff, very friendly and knowledgeable.

We worked a fundraising event there. Absolutely wonderful. I love that place. I am so glad the hurricane did not damage it too much.

Our family visited the Estates on the evening before Christmas Eve to see the lights. What an awesome experience it is to see the beautiful decorations and the amazing Christmas lights! The hot chocolate and pastries were really good! The sun going down on the river provided some amazing photos. The history of the Estates is very educational.