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Geese Are Nesting on Grounds
Spring is here, and that means some of our feathered friends are nesting on the grounds. While exploring, please be aware of geese, as they can be protective of their nests. For your safety, we advise all guests to walk at their own risk and give geese plenty of space. Thank you for helping us respect our wildlife! 🦆🌿
Wish You Were Here: Unpacking Ford Family Travel
Wish You Were Here: Unpacking Ford Family Travel invites guests to explore the journeys that shaped the Ford family’s worldview, values, and legacy.
Spanning the years 1915 to 1936, this immersive exhibition highlights trips taken by Eleanor and Edsel Ford and their children, from leisurely escapes to Hawai‘i to culturally rich expeditions across Europe.
Through rarely seen photographs, vintage postcards, travel documents, and engaging interactive displays, visitors will discover how the Fords’ experiences abroad influenced their design choices, philanthropic outlook, and sense of global responsibility. Highlights include a 1930s-inspired display evoking the Century of Progress exposition, recreated settings from Ford family adventures, and personal stories drawn from Ford House’s archives.
More than a look at luxury travel, Wish You Were Here reveals how travel shaped a family’s identity—and inspired their vision for home, art, and community. The exhibition is on view in the Gaukler Pointe Gallery through May 2027 and is free with general admission.
And don’t miss our permanent exhibition, The Ford Family Story, located on the first floor of the Visitor Center next to Gaukler Pointe Gallery.
Exhibition Renderings
A conceptual view of the entrance to Wish You Were Here: Unpacking Ford Family Travel, where visitors are welcomed by vintage photos, Ford family stories, and period-inspired design. Rendering shown; actual installation may differ.
This rendering highlights an early Ford road trip experience, showcasing one of the first major cross-country car journeys. Interactive and archival elements will bring this story to life—final design subject to change.
Guests pose in front of a vibrant Hawaiian mural in this exhibition rendering, inspired by the Ford family’s early 20th-century travels. Photo area and surrounding features may change in final installation.
A stylized exhibition rendering of the Ford family’s 1916 trip to Hawai‘i, featuring tropical backdrops and travel-themed interactives. Exhibit layout and components may differ from what is shown.
A rendering of the 1934 Ford pavilion-inspired display, inviting visitors to explore the family’s connection to international expositions and innovation. Final exhibition elements may vary.
Rendering of the Wish You Were Here exhibition at Ford House. Guests engage with a 1934-themed immersive display inspired by the Century of Progress Exposition. Final exhibition design may vary.