GROSSE POINTE SHORES, Mich. – September 18, 2026 — Ford House has been named a 2026 Best of Michigan winner in the Museums category by Guide to Michigan, earning statewide recognition as one of Michigan’s standout museum destinations.
The annual Best of Michigan awards celebrate businesses, organizations and attractions across the state, with Ford House earning a place among this year’s recognized museums.
“This recognition means so much to our team because it reflects the meaningful experiences we work hard to create for our visitors every day,” said Mark J. Heppner, President & CEO of Ford House. “Ford House is an incredible piece of Michigan history, but it is also a place that continues to evolve, welcome new audiences, and give people new reasons to return.”
The historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, Ford House welcomes visitors to experience the couple’s home, collections, gardens, and grounds along the shores of Lake St. Clair. A National Historic Landmark, the estate shares the Ford family’s story while connecting history, architecture, art, landscape, and community.
Today, a visit to Ford House extends well beyond a traditional museum experience. Throughout the year, guests can explore the Main Residence, walk the grounds and gardens, participate in educational programs and special events, experience seasonal programming, shop at The Shop, and/or dine at The Continental.
The 2026 Best of Michigan recognition celebrates what Ford House has long worked to be: a historic place that remains active, relevant, and offers belonging to the community.
“We are grateful to everyone who continues to visit, support and share Ford House,” Heppner said. “That being said, none of what we do could ever happen without the vision of our board and the dedication and hard work of the amazing staff. This recognition belongs to them, as well as our volunteers, Friends, and visitors who help make this place so special.”
Ford House is one of five museums named a 2026 Best of Michigan winner in the Museums category by Guide to Michigan. To explore Ford House, upcoming programs and events, visit fordhouse.org.
About Ford House
Ford House is located at 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores. The historic lakeside estate was the family home of Edsel Ford — Henry and Clara Ford’s only son — where he lived with his wife, Eleanor, and their children beginning in 1928. Since 1978, Ford House has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to share in Eleanor Ford’s vision of preserving the estate for future generations through interpretive tours, family activities, lectures, exhibits, gardens, and seasonal events.
