Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, New Jersey
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- Plan 2.5–3.5 hours including lab, film and Glenmont home.
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-16:00 · Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00 (winter weekends only Nov–Mar), closed Mon/Tue.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: $15 · About $15 adult, combined lab and home ticket.
- Address
- 211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA
- Coordinates
- 40.7857, -74.2399
Introduction
Thomas Edison National Historical Park preserves the core of the inventor's later work — the ~20-acre laboratory complex he called his 'invention factory,' plus his Victorian Glenmont estate. Here his teams improved the phonograph, developed early motion-picture equipment and the alkaline battery; more than half his patents were born on this ground. Visitors today walk the lamp-lit labs, watch restored film projections and stroll the estate gardens, sensing how the 'Wizard of Menlo Park' fused imagination with industrial discipline to shape modern life.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 10:00-16:00 |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-16:00 |
Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00 (winter weekends only Nov–Mar), closed Mon/Tue.
Ticket Information
| Adult | $15 |
|---|
About $15 adult, combined lab and home ticket.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
Wednesday: 10:00-16:00; Thursday: 10:00-16:00; Friday: 10:00-16:00; Saturday: 10:00-16:00; Sunday: 10:00-16:00; Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00 (winter weekends only Nov–Mar), closed Mon/Tue.
How much is the admission for Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
Adult: $15; About $15 adult, combined lab and home ticket.
Any practical tips for visiting Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
Closed Mon/Tue; check schedule. Glenmont needs a guided tour.
How long should I spend at Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
A typical visit takes Plan 2.5–3.5 hours including lab, film and Glenmont home..
