National Historic Landmark · Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan

Visit Ford House

Get Tickets

Purchase tickets online for grounds admission, house tours, and upcoming events at Ford House

Hours of Operation

The Continental offers seated dining. Speedster serves grab-and-go for visitors on the move.

Map, Directions, & Parking

1100 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236

Before you buy a ticket, consider a Friendship.

Starting at $50 a year, a Friends of Ford House membership includes complimentary admission on every visit, 20% off dining at The Continental, 50% off guided tours, 20% off at The Shop, and early access to event tickets throughout the year. Dogs are welcome on the grounds year-round, too. A Family Friendship covers two adults and their children for $100 — it pays for itself in two visits.

Click Here

most-loved

Favorite Experiences

Book a Guided Tour

Step inside the main residence with one of our guides. Choose from tours focused on architecture, the life of Eleanor Ford, and more.

Walk the Grounds

Explore the gardens and natural areas along Lake St. Clair. Grounds admission is available daily, no tour required.

Attend an Event

Concerts, family programs, brunches, and special dinners. The calendar at Ford House changes with the seasons.

ON THE ESTATE

Experience Ford House

The House

Designed by Albert Kahn, the Main Residence holds the original furnishings, art collection, and family rooms preserved as the Fords left them.

The Grounds

The estate includes formal gardens, a wetland boardwalk, and open lawn along the Lake St. Clair shoreline, open daily with grounds admission.

Dining

The Continental offers seated lakeside dining. Speedster serves grab-and-go meals for visitors on the move. Both are open during estate hours.

The Shop

Books, gifts, and items connected to the estate’s history. Every purchase supports Ford House’s educational programs and preservation work.

On Exhibit

The Visitor Center galleries tell the story of the Ford family, with rotating exhibitions included with every visit to the estate.

On the Estate

Photography Sessions

Book a professional photography session on the grounds of Ford House, including the lakeside property across from the Main Gate on Lake Shore Road.

groups of 10 or more

Group Tours

Guided group tours of the main residence and grounds are available for parties of 10 or more, with flexible daytime and evening hours. Book at least two weeks in advance.