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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesNew JerseyWest OrangeThomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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Historical Park·Educational, Historic, Preserved, Industrial
Thomas Edison purchased Glenmont as a wedding present for his wife Mina in 1886, for the cost of $125,000 USD.
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One of main machine shops, where Thomas Edison and his staff worked on research and development, prototypes, and products.
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Thomas Edison's poured concrete garage houses both electric and gas powered vehicles belonging to the Edison family.
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Just as Thomas Edison did every morning, visitors can walk in his footsteps by entering the laboratory complex's iron main gate.
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The Black Maria was the first building built for the recording of motion pictures. This exact replica of the original was built as a movie set for the film "Edison the Man", starring Spencer Tracy, in 1954.
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Thomas Edison purchased Glenmont as a wedding present for his wife Mina in 1886, for the cost of $125,000 USD.
Photo by from Nps
One of main machine shops, where Thomas Edison and his staff worked on research and development, prototypes, and products.
Photo by from Nps
Thomas Edison's poured concrete garage houses both electric and gas powered vehicles belonging to the Edison family.
Photo by from Nps
Just as Thomas Edison did every morning, visitors can walk in his footsteps by entering the laboratory complex's iron main gate.
Photo by from Nps
The Black Maria was the first building built for the recording of motion pictures. This exact replica of the original was built as a movie set for the film "Edison the Man", starring Spencer Tracy, in 1954.
Photo by from Nps

Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of the man who shaped the modern world. The site features Edison's massive laboratory complex, where original machinery and chemistry labs remain preserved in their industrial setting. Visitors can walk through the brick buildings on Main Street that served as a hub for groundbreaking research and development. The experience extends to Edison's Victorian home, providing a personal perspective on his professional achievements. From the history of the phonograph to the evolution of the light bulb, the park brings early 20th-century innovation to life. It stands as a powerful testament to the heyday of American invention.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of the man who shaped the modern world. The site features Edison's massive laboratory complex, where original machinery and chemistry labs remain preserved in their industrial setting. Visitors can walk through the brick buildings on Main Street that served as a hub for groundbreaking research and development. The experience extends to Edison's Victorian home, providing a personal perspective on his professional achievements. From the history of the phonograph to the evolution of the light bulb, the park brings early 20th-century innovation to life. It stands as a powerful testament to the heyday of American invention.

Address
211 Main Street
Websitenps.gov
Phone973-736-0550

Highlights

  • Preserved laboratory complex with original machinery

  • Guided tours of Edison's Victorian home

  • Exhibits on the phonograph and early motion pictures

  • Authentic industrial atmosphere of the research hub

Best For

History buffs and families interested in the origins of modern technology.

Currency

USD $

Time of Day

Lunch

Occasion Tags

Family, Educational, Tourists

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Location

West Orange, New Jersey, United States
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