Hours of Operation

Visitor Center

Spring and Summer HOURS

• Tuesday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)
• Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)
• Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)

FALL HOURS (Starting November 1)

• Tuesday through Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)
• Thursday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)
• Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)

Winter Hours (through March 31)

• Tuesday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)
• Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)
• Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours begin at 10 a.m.)

Holiday Closures
We will be closed on the following holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. We remain open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with special hours below: 

Hours of Operation for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve 2024:

• Grounds Passes: Available every half hour from 8 AM to 3 PM. Main Gate closes at 3:30 PM.
• House & Grounds Passes: Available every half hour from 10 AM to 3 PM.
• Auxiliary Buildings: Open from 10 AM to 4 PM.
• Visitor Center/The Shop/The Continental: Open from 9 AM to 4 PM.

House Tours + Grounds Pass

Tour the Fords’ Main Residence and explore the 87 acres of lakeside grounds and gardens.

• Self-paced explorations: Want to tour at your own pace? Self-guided House & Grounds Passes are available.
• Guided tours: Would you prefer a guided experience or want to learn more? Find dates and times, and purchase tickets here.

Hours may vary to accommodate special events. Check the calendar here for available tour dates and times.

Grounds Passes

The grounds and gardens are open for walks:

• Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – sunset
• Friends of Ford House Mondays, 8 a.m. – sunset

Grounds Passes may be purchase here.

Friends of Ford House show their cards at the gate and do not need to show a ticket. Friends may also walk their dogs. Click here to become a Friend of Ford House.

Dates and times may vary depending on special events. Check the calendar here for available dates and times.

The Continental & Speedster

Business hours for The Continental at Ford House, our lakeside dining restaurant:

• Monday, Closed
• Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Lunch Only)
• Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Lunch) and 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (Dinner)
• Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Brunch Only)

Reservations are highly recommended. Call 313-884-4222 for reservations.

Business hours for The Speedster, our quick-service dining (no reservation necessary):

• Monday, Closed
• Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Visit The Continental webpage for more information.