Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Category: History museum

Address: 211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA

Phone: +19737360550

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Lady Z

Oct 25, 2022

We totally enjoyed the tour of Thomas Edison's estate. The history of the mansion is quite interesting. We highly recommend it.

Alex Rosin

Oct 16, 2022

Interesting laboratory, helpful staff.

R L

Oct 15, 2022

The rangers were very informative

Bryan Whitsell

Oct 3, 2022

Great to see the machine shops, chemistry lab, and other areas

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Questions & Answers

How long does it take to get through the Junior Ranger program here? Do you need to go to both the mansion and the workshop to complete it?

Christopher Pece | Oct 31, 2018
Pablo DePaulis | Oct 31, 2018

We too didn't see the Mansion. The answers were all either in the short movie that is constantly streaming in the entrance building and or in the main lab building. Some questions were nit that obvious but if your kids aren't shy the Rangers are more than willing to help!

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How long it takes to visit the whole museum/ house?

Rasika Hudlikar | Oct 30, 2020
Ganesh Marve | Oct 30, 2020

There are predefined talks by ranagers... u will enjoy them...after that u can explore on yourself

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I am program chair for the local Victorian Society chapter in Montclair - I think we have had a program from you in the past - do you still ;provide speakers on Edison subject? we can pay $150 , 3rd mon,of the Month at 82 Union St in Montclair

Adriana Otoole | Oct 31, 2019
Cydonie Brown | Oct 31, 2019

Please contact them asap. They offer a program for school and nonprofits. However, with the recent budget cuts I don't think program exist. Please contact the Park Sup. For more info.

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What value does an original Thomas Edison lightbulb, on wood with terminals, functional, have ?

Kc Tennant | Oct 31, 2019
Cydonie Brown | Oct 31, 2019

Mr. Edison invented and patented many items. Following the end of the talk his inventions are on display. My favorite was the record player in the car battery.

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How much it is per person ?

Michel Rodriguez Santana | Oct 31, 2018
Alexia Karpilov | Oct 31, 2018

I think it was under $15... check the website.

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Can you see Edison's house tour on Fridays?

roberto godoy | Oct 31, 2018
Christopher Pece | Oct 31, 2018

Yes, between early April and December. Nut call ahead as they have been doing renovations and restoration of late.

Cant it open till 8pm? My husband job ends at 5pm 😞

Farhin Islam | Oct 31, 2017
Charles Raymond | Oct 31, 2017

Actually it's open Wednesday thru Sunday from 10:00 to 4:00.

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can I walk around outside after hours? lets say 5 to 7pm, since I am not able to make id during work hours.

rf ninja | Aug 31, 2022
Ranadheer Purupati | Aug 31, 2022

I think they close the main gate. The house you need a pass

Is everything open for viewing

Bindi Naik | Oct 30, 2020
Sophii | Oct 30, 2020

Correct all buildings are closed; no touring at this time. However, you can visit the grounds for free Friday through Sunday 11am-4pm. You have to get a ticket across the street from the park ranger where the factory and other outbuildings are located.

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How much is entry fees

Savitha Ravi | Oct 31, 2019
mary meade | Oct 31, 2019

Or free with national parks pass

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Is if dog friendly

Ann Herr | Oct 31, 2019
jenny otero | Oct 31, 2019

I don't think so.

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Is there air conditioning here?

NJ getlit | Oct 31, 2019
Ruth Reiser | Oct 31, 2019

Only the main information area had AC, the rest were not.

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Where can I park??

From Summit to Sea | Oct 31, 2019
Sean Fitzpatrick | Oct 31, 2019

There is a parking lot across the street from the park/ factory office.

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Cost for admission to Edsion?

Anna Oguh | Oct 31, 2019
paul materasso | Oct 31, 2019

Don't remember exact amount but it was around $15. It's worth the price. Get to see where a man changed history!

I'm not a student, but I like history! Can I go individually or should it be in a group?

alejandro amaya | Oct 31, 2019
Al C | Oct 31, 2019

Alone is fine although I went with other people. If you want a tour of some of the areas, get there early to reserve a time. Lots to see and very interesting to see the beginnings of modern research.

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Is this place open for public or there are entry fees? Also is it open today?

Ibrahim Jitan | Oct 31, 2019
Efim Okov | Oct 31, 2019

Its 15 per person, you can visit his factory-museum, and also you can go to his mansion,which is 2 minutes y car. Mansion includes in this money, it's on the private territory, so employees should give pass card for car

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Is the park open during this partial government shutdown ?

John Kilgallen | Oct 31, 2019
LULÚ | Oct 31, 2019

No, unfortunately!

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Is RV parking available here?

Diane Shoemaker | Oct 31, 2019
John Theodoridis | Oct 31, 2019

No

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the mansion is beautiful it is across the street in Llywellen Park i lived down the street from it in Llywellen park it is beautiful the the high adirondack chairs in the yard and the gardens are gorgeous

valerie welch | Oct 31, 2019
Lily Siu | Oct 31, 2019

And it's decorated for christmss!!!

But how did he died

Harshita Malik | Oct 31, 2018
Michael Bloom | Oct 31, 2018

Thomas Edison died of complications of diabetes on October 18, 1931, in his home, "Glenmont," in West Orange, New Jersey. He was 84 years old.

Is anything there original? I read that the entire place burned down when Edison was 67 years old.

Ish L. | Oct 31, 2018
Josh Barnett | Oct 31, 2018

Only part of it, I think, one building I visited Is basically the way it was when Edison used it. Almost everything is original

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Hi- is the main factory building air conditioned? Thank you!

Tuli General Store | Oct 31, 2017
Dan H | Oct 31, 2017

Climate controlled, wheelchair friendly and clean

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Is there any kids play area indoors?

Alex Heinz | Oct 31, 2019
rob flynn | Oct 31, 2019

No. It's a group of laboratory buildings much as they were in Edison's time.

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