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Field trips to Edison and Ford Winter Estates include the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanic research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), the historic homes, and 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum offers hands-on activity stations where anyone can become an inventor. Groups can tour the site at their own pace with the new app, available in English, German, Spanish, and French.

supports classroom learning in:
History, Inventors, Science, STEAM, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental, Research, Nature

topics covered:
Art, Automobiles, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation, Electricity, Engineering, History, Inventions, Music, Nature, Science, STEAM, Technology, Travel

contact info
Phone: 239-334-7419

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Tour groups are typically 60 or less; larger groups are split into smaller groups Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours Recomm. Length of Visit: 1.5 hours Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1 Registration: Website Food Options: Bring your own. Place for picnicking Cost: Fee

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Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is the historic homesite of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Groups can tour the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanical research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), see the historic homes, and learn about plants from around the world on more than 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum is a hands-on activity station where anyone can be an inventor.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips to Edison and Ford Winter Estates include the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanic research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), the historic homes, and 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum offers hands-on activity stations where anyone can become an inventor. Groups can tour the site at their own pace with the new app, available in English, German, Spanish, and French.

supports scout badges in:
Botany, Inventors

contact info
Phone: 239-334-7419

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Tour groups are typically 60 or less; larger groups are split into smaller groups. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours Recomm. Length of Visit: 1.5 hours Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1 Registration: WEbsite Food Options: Bring your own. Place for picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is the historic homesite of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Groups can tour the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanical research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), see the historic homes, and learn about plants from around the world on more than 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum is a hands-on activity station where anyone can be an inventor.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips to Edison and Ford Winter Estates include the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanic research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), the historic homes, and 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum offers hands-on activity stations where anyone can become an inventor. Groups can tour the site at their own pace with the new app, available in English, German, Spanish, and French.

topics covered:
Art, Automobiles, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation, Electricity, Engineering, History, Inventions, Music, Nature, Science, STEAM, Technology, Travel

contact info
Phone: 239-334-7419

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Tour groups are typically 60 or less; larger groups are split into smaller groups. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours Recomm. Length of Visit: 1.5 hours Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1 Registration: Website Food Options: Bring your own. Place for picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is the historic homesite of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Groups can tour the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanical research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), see the historic homes, and learn about plants from around the world on more than 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum is a hands-on activity station where anyone can be an inventor.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips to Edison and Ford Winter Estates include the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanic research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), the historic homes, and 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum offers hands-on activity stations where anyone can become an inventor. Groups can tour the site at their own pace with the new app, available in English, German, Spanish, and French.

supports classroom learning in:
Inventors, Science, STEAM, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental, Research, Nature

topics covered:
Art, Automobiles, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation, Electricity, Engineering, History, Inventions, Music, Nature, Science, STEAM, Technology, Travel

contact info
Phone: 239-334-7419

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Tour groups are typically 60 or less; larger groups are split into smaller groups. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours Recomm. Length of Visit: 1.5 hrs Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: 10:1 Registration: Website Food Options: Bring your own. Place for picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is the historic homesite of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Groups can tour the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanical research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), see the historic homes, and learn about plants from around the world on more than 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum is a hands-on activity station where anyone can be an inventor.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FAMILY OUTINGS

Field trips to Edison and Ford Winter Estates include the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanic research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), the historic homes, and 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum offers hands-on activity stations where anyone can become an inventor. Families can tour the site at their own pace with the new app, available in English, German, Spanish, and French.

topics covered:
Art, Automobiles, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation, Electricity, Engineering, History, Inventions, Music, Nature, Science, STEAM, Technology, Travel

contact info
Phone: 239-334-7419

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours Recomm. Length of Visit: 1.5 hrs Food Options: Bring your own. Place for picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is the historic homesite of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Groups can tour the 15,000-square-foot inventions museum, botanical research laboratory (a National Historic Chemical Landmark), see the historic homes, and learn about plants from around the world on more than 20 acres of botanical gardens. The new Wizard’s Workshop in the museum is a hands-on activity station where anyone can be an inventor.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.