Welcome to Ford House! Visitors may take a guided house tour, walk the grounds, visit our Museum Shop, or enjoy one of our many events.

HOURS

Our tour hours are as follows:

• Tuesday-Thursday: Tours are offered every half hour, with a Premium Tour at 10 a.m. and general tours from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Friday: Tours are offered every half hour, with a Premium Tour at 10 a.m. and general tours from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. On Fridays, the noon tour is our Architecture Tour, and those tickets are available in advance here. Please note the Architecture Tour may sell out in advance.
• Saturday: General tours are offered every half hour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday: General tours are offered every half hour, noon-4 p.m.
• Mondays: Ford House is closed. 

Please note: We will be closed July 21, 2018, for a private event.

The Grounds and Visitor Center will be open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Members enjoy extended hours to walk the grounds, 7 a.m.-dusk, daily.

General house tours and premium tours are sold in person at Ford House on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the tour. Space is limited on our tours. Specialty tours, including Grounds, Architecture and Behind the Scenes tours, are sold in advance here.

We do not take reservations, except groups of 10 or more may book tours two weeks in advance. Click here for Group Tour information.

The Costwold Cafe is closed during construction of our new visitor center and administration building. Read more about it here.

ADMISSION

Blue Star Program

Ford House is a Blue Star Museum, and offers free admission to active-military personnel and their families (up to 6 guests), from Memorial Day until Labor Day.

Group and School Tours and Reservations
Groups of 10 or more may make reservations at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Group Tour Sales Director.

For information on school and youth programs, click here. You may also contact Mary Fishwick in the education department at (313) 884-4222, ext. 152.

Tour Process
Upon arrival at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, you will be directed to park and purchase your admission. Parking is free. There will be a short orientation video, a museum shop, and restrooms.

You are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes for your visit. Ford House is not air-conditioned. Strollers, wagons, and picnic items (such as food and blankets) are welcome on the Grounds. Please note, strollers are not permitted inside the house.

The guided house tour portion of your visit will last approximately 50 minutes. After touring the house, you will be free to explore the grounds and outer buildings, including the Powerhouse, Playhouse, and Pool House (open seasonally) at your own pace.

Accessibility

As a historic structure, Edsel & Eleanor Ford House has some limitations for those with special needs. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The second floor, attic and basement of the home are not accessible by wheelchairs, but picture scrapbooks are available to guests unable to visit those areas. Walkers are also not allowed on the second floor or basement, for the safety of our guests.

If you have any questions about whether Ford House can meet your needs, please call us at (313) 884-4222.

Photography
Visitors are welcome to bring a camera to capture the beauty of the grounds and the exterior of the buildings. For the safety of our guests, photography inside the Main House is limited to the Gallery room, and your docent will let you know when it is OK to use your camera.

Professional photography, including weddings, special occasions and portraits, must be approved in advance and requires a fee. Click here to make arrangements.

Food and Beverage
You may bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds. No food, beverages or gum is allowed in the historic buildings. 

Dog Walks

Ford House Members may walk their dogs 7-11 a.m. Sundays. Friend, Patron and President's Circle level Members may walk their dogs Monday-Saturday, 7-10 a.m. and 5 p.m.-dusk.

Holidays and Winter
Ford House is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The house closes for several weeks in January and February for conservation care, and the grounds will be open for members only.

We are open Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve! We will be closed July 21, 2018, for a private event.

For more information on touring and visiting the Ford House, please call 313-884-4222.