An annual Ford House Membership is a great way to enjoy all that Ford House has to offer!

Your support helps us preserve our historical resources, maintain the beauty of our grounds and gardens, and provide programs for our community.

PLEASE NOTE: Physical membership cards are no longer mailed as part of our sustainability initiatives. Members receive a digital card in their email and can add it to their smartphone’s digital wallet by following the instructions here. If you require a physical card, please click here to order one.

Annual Membership Options

Enjoy the benefits of the Ford House Membership by purchasing or renewing your membership.

Memberships expire after one year, at the end of the month of purchase. For example, if you purchased a membership on April 1, 2023, your membership will expire on April 30, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are several "How To" tutorials as you navigate our membership portal. For questions about membership, please contact membership@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222.

Membership Benefits

All membership levels include:

  • Digital membership card (see above)
  • Take free self-guided tours of the house.
  • Enjoy fun, exclusive, members-only programs and events, like picnics and special tours.
  • Register early and save on admission for select programs, events, and classes.
  • Walk the grounds from 8 AM to sunset, seven days a week.
  • Walk your dog (except on Bird Island).
  • Receive a 20% discount in The Shop at Ford House.
  • Save 20% on food at The Continental and at The Speedster. Excludes alcohol.
  • Discount on photography sessions. 
  • Enjoy reciprocity at over 300 gardens nationwide through the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admission Program.

Levels of Membership

Your Ford House membership (or a gift membership) includes all of the above, plus the following benefits:

Level Price/Year Admissions + Benefits* Buy Now
Individual $45 1 adult plus 1 guest Purchase
Family/Grandparent $60 2 adults (from the same household), plus children or grandchildren (18 years and younger), and 1 guest Purchase
Fan $125 2 adults (from the same household), plus children or grandchildren (18 years and younger), and up to 2 guests

+ Complimentary Ford House gift

Purchase
Friend $250 2 adults (from the same household), plus children or grandchildren (18 and younger), and up to 4 guests

+ Complimentary Ford House gift

+ Reciprocal admission to more than 100 museums through the ROAM program.

Purchase
President’s Circle $1000 2 adults (from the same household), plus children or grandchildren (18 and younger), and up to 4 guests

+ Complimentary Ford House gift

+Reciprocal admission to more than 100 museums through the ROAM program.

+ One private, tour guide-led tour for 10 guests

Purchase

* Includes all benefits listed above plus admissions and benefits mentioned.

For questions about membership, please contact membership@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222. Memberships are fully tax-deductible to the extent of the law

ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY

Ford House has a zero-tolerance policy regarding intimidation, threats, or other behaviors that do not align with Ford House values, and individuals who engage in such activities will be removed from the premises and barred from returning. Memberships are intended for noncommercial use by individual members and guests and cannot be transferred. Ford House reserves the right to refuse or revoke membership and/or deny admission without refund for noncompliance with applicable rules and terms or for inappropriate conduct. Purchase of an annual membership does not entitle the purchaser to renewal in a subsequent year.

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