FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 11, 2018) – To honor dads on Father’s Day, June 17, Edison & Ford Winter Estates is offering free admission for all fathers. Free admission includes an audio tour of Thomas Edison’s and Henry Ford’s winter homes, the museum, the National Historic Chemical Landmark laboratory and more than 20 acres of botanic gardens.
Dads, moms and children can all have fun inventing in the Smithsonian Spark!Lab, a new exhibit in the museum with five hands-on activity stations. The activities allow for groups and families, so parents and grandparents can enjoy the activities along with their children and grandchildren. Edison Ford is one of only nine museums across the country to have a Smithsonian Spark!Lab.
On Father’s Day, dads also will receive 10 percent off retail purchases made in the Ford Cottage Shoppe, Museum Store and Garden Shoppe. Cold beverages and ice cream are offered in the Ford Cottage Shoppe. The Museum Store is stocked full of hats, t-shirts, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford collectible items, books and music. Plants, trees and garden items are available in the Garden Shoppe.
The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. This offer may not be combined with other offers. For more information, visit the website at www.edisonfordwinterestates.org or call 239-334-7419.