Welcome to Ford House! Take a guided house tour, roam the grounds and gardens, enjoy lunch at the cafe or a picnic outdoors. Also be sure to step inside Josephine's playhouse and take a self-guided iPad tour of the grounds.

• Tuesday-Friday: Premium Tours 10 a.m. General Tours 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday: General Tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
• Sunday: General Tours: Noon-4 p.m.

Space is limited on our tours. General house tours and premium tours are sold first come, first served, at the Visitors Center on the day of the tour. We do not sell general house tour tickets in advance or take reservations, except for groups. Click here for Group Tour information.

The Visitors Center, grounds and Museum Shop are open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Ford House is also open Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and Dec. 26. 

When Ford House is open, Cotswold Cafe is open 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call 313-453-2037 for reservations. 

Admission and tour options:

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.

Garden and Grounds

The grounds are open from 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.

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.

Parking

Parking at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House is ample and free in the lot near the Visitors Center.

Holidays and Winter
Ford House is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. We close for a few weeks in January and February for conservation care. We are open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve!

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

For information on school and youth programs, click here. You may also contacty 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 the Visitor Center to park and purchase your tour tickets. The Visitor Center is the site of a short orientation video, the museum shop, The Cotswold Cafe and restrooms.

If you choose to spend time on the Grounds - and not go on a House Tour - admission is $5 per person for ages 6 and older. Children under age 5 are free. Please pay at the Visitor Center. Members can walk the Grounds for free. Strollers, wagons, and picnic items (such as food and blankets) are welcome on the Grounds.

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 the 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 and special occasion portraits, is allowed on the grounds and gardens for a fee, but must be arranged in advance. Click here to make arrangements.

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

For Your Comfort
You are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes for your visit. Ford House is not air-conditioned.

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