FAQs

Ford House welcomes service animals but does not allow pets on the property, including in the Visitor Center, gardens, or historic buildings.

Here’s what to know:

• Service Animals:
  Trained service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome throughout the estate. These animals must remain leashed and under control at all times.

• Pets and Emotional Support Animals:
  Pets, including leashed or carried animals, are not permitted on the estate grounds or buildings, including dogs, cats, and emotional support animals.

• Special Pet-Friendly Events:
  On rare occasions, Ford House may host pet-friendly events. If scheduled, these will be clearly noted on our event calendar.

• Friends of Ford House:
  Friends of Ford House may walk their dogs on the property on any open date and have nearly exclusive access to walk the grounds with their dog on Mondays when the estate is closed to the public. There are select dates when the grounds are unavailable for Friends to walk their dog, particularly large estate-wide events and estate rentals. Learn more.

We ask all guests to respect these guidelines to preserve the beauty and safety of the estate for all visitors. For additional information, please see our Estate Rules & Policies.

Ford House welcomes service animals but does not allow pets on the property, including in the Visitor Center, gardens, or historic buildings.

Here’s what to know:

• Service Animals:
  Trained service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome throughout the estate. These animals must remain leashed and under control at all times.

• Pets and Emotional Support Animals:
  Pets, including leashed or carried animals, are not permitted on the estate grounds or buildings, including dogs, cats, and emotional support animals.

• Special Pet-Friendly Events:
  On rare occasions, Ford House may host pet-friendly events. If scheduled, these will be clearly noted on our event calendar.

• Friends of Ford House:
  Friends of Ford House may walk their dogs on the property on any open date and have nearly exclusive access to walk the grounds with their dog on Mondays when the estate is closed to the public. There are select dates when the grounds are unavailable for Friends to walk their dog, particularly large estate-wide events and estate rentals. Learn more.

We ask all guests to respect these guidelines to preserve the beauty and safety of the estate for all visitors. For additional information, please see our Estate Rules & Policies.

Yes, we invite guests to take personal photos to remember their time at Ford House. Please be respectful of other visitors, the historic buildings, and the natural environment while doing so.

Here’s what’s allowed:

• Personal photos taken with handheld devices or standard cameras

• Photos shared on personal social media accounts

• Casual snapshots of your visit, including the house, gardens, and grounds

Restrictions and guidelines:

• Tripods, selfie sticks, telephoto lenses, and lighting equipment are not permitted inside historic buildings for the safety of our collection and guests.

• Drone photography and videography are not permitted anywhere on the property.

• Portrait sessions and commercial photography (including prom, graduation, engagement, or family sessions) require advance approval, an application, and location fees. Learn more here.

• Media professionals and influencers must contact Ford House Communications team to arrange a shoot.

Consent to Photography by Ford House:

By entering Ford House, you consent to the use of any photography, audio, or video taken of you on the grounds for promotional, archival, or advertising purposes by Ford House and its representatives. This includes publication on websites, social media, or other media formats. Visitors waive all rights to approval or compensation.

Note: Children on school tours are exempt from this policy and will not be filmed or photographed.

For full details or to inquire about a professional shoot, please visit our Photography page or email photography@fordhouse.org.

Ford House welcomes service animals but does not allow pets on the property, including in the Visitor Center, gardens, or historic buildings.

Here’s what to know:

• Service Animals:
  Trained service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome throughout the estate. These animals must remain leashed and under control at all times.

• Pets and Emotional Support Animals:
  Pets, including leashed or carried animals, are not permitted on the estate grounds or buildings, including dogs, cats, and emotional support animals.

• Special Pet-Friendly Events:
  On rare occasions, Ford House may host pet-friendly events. If scheduled, these will be clearly noted on our event calendar.

• Friends of Ford House:
  Friends of Ford House may walk their dogs on the property on any open date and have nearly exclusive access to walk the grounds with their dog on Mondays when the estate is closed to the public. There are select dates when the grounds are unavailable for Friends to walk their dog, particularly large estate-wide events and estate rentals. Learn more.

We ask all guests to respect these guidelines to preserve the beauty and safety of the estate for all visitors. For additional information, please see our Estate Rules & Policies.

Yes, we invite guests to take personal photos to remember their time at Ford House. Please be respectful of other visitors, the historic buildings, and the natural environment while doing so.

Here’s what’s allowed:

• Personal photos taken with handheld devices or standard cameras

• Photos shared on personal social media accounts

• Casual snapshots of your visit, including the house, gardens, and grounds

Restrictions and guidelines:

• Tripods, selfie sticks, telephoto lenses, and lighting equipment are not permitted inside historic buildings for the safety of our collection and guests.

• Drone photography and videography are not permitted anywhere on the property.

• Portrait sessions and commercial photography (including prom, graduation, engagement, or family sessions) require advance approval, an application, and location fees. Learn more here.

• Media professionals and influencers must contact Ford House Communications team to arrange a shoot.

Consent to Photography by Ford House:

By entering Ford House, you consent to the use of any photography, audio, or video taken of you on the grounds for promotional, archival, or advertising purposes by Ford House and its representatives. This includes publication on websites, social media, or other media formats. Visitors waive all rights to approval or compensation.

Note: Children on school tours are exempt from this policy and will not be filmed or photographed.

For full details or to inquire about a professional shoot, please visit our Photography page or email photography@fordhouse.org.

We take the safety and well-being of our members, visitors, and staff seriously, which is why we have certain restrictions regarding the items prohibited from being brought onto the property. Please review the following list of prohibited items carefully.

The Following Items Are Not Be Permitted (Including But Not Limited To): 

• Weapons of any kind (including firearms, BB-pellet guns, tasers, pocket knives, box cutters, mace, chemical sprays, brass knuckles, etc.)
• Law enforcement officers are permitted to carry while visiting the Estate.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and we reserve the right to remove any individual or item that we deem inappropriate, dangerous, or in violation of our policies, and bags are subject to search. If you are unsure about the eligibility of a particular item, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly for clarification at info@fordhouse.org or 313-884-4222.

By visiting Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, you agree to abide by these restrictions and understand that failure to comply may result in your removal from the property and/or your membership revoked, if applicable. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for everyone.

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.