About This Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thomas Edison’s home and laboratory, when machines were run by belts and pulleys and music was played on phonographs. Discover where America’s greatest inventor changed our world forever.
Activities
Current Alerts
Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
Glenmont, the Edison family home and surrounding estate grounds, are currently closed until further notice due to operational and safety considerations. The Laboratory Complex remains open Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Please check this page for updates.
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Photos
One of main machine shops, where Thomas Edison and his staff worked on research and development, prototypes, and products.
Credit: NPS Photo
Thomas Edison's poured concrete garage houses both electric and gas powered vehicles belonging to the Edison family.
Credit: NPS Photo
Just as Thomas Edison did every morning, visitors can walk in his footsteps by entering the laboratory complex's iron main gate.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS Photo
Plan Your Visit
Laboratory Complex
All visitors must go to the Laboratory Complex first to obtain their entry pass and Glenmont Grounds pass. (Glenmont is currently only open on Saturday and Sunday)
Visitor Centers
Laboratory Complex Visitor Center
Thomas Edison Laboratory Complex & Glenmont Grounds will be open to the public Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. All visitors must begin at the Laboratory Complex. The park is closed to the public from January through mid-March.
211 Main StreetWest Orange, NJ 07052
Operating Hours
From the Garden State Parkway take exit 145 or from the New Jersey Turnpike take Exit 15W to Route 280 West. Take Route 280 West to Exit 10. Turn right onto Northfield Avenue. Left onto Main Street. Go about 0.75 mile to parking on left and Laboratory Complex on the right. From Route 280 East take exit 9. Turn left onto Mt. Pleasant Avenue. At second traffic light turn left onto Main Street. Go about 0.50 mile to parking on left and Laboratory Complex on the right
Laboratory Complex Visitor Center
Thomas Edison Laboratory Complex & Glenmont Grounds will be open to the public Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. All visitors must begin at the Laboratory Complex. The park is closed to the public from January through mid-March.
211 Main StreetWest Orange, NJ 07052
Operating Hours
From the Garden State Parkway take exit 145 or from the New Jersey Turnpike take Exit 15W to Route 280 West. Take Route 280 West to Exit 10. Turn right onto Northfield Avenue. Left onto Main Street. Go about 0.75 mile to parking on left and Laboratory Complex on the right. From Route 280 East take exit 9. Turn left onto Mt. Pleasant Avenue. At second traffic light turn left onto Main Street. Go about 0.50 mile to parking on left and Laboratory Complex on the right
Lesson Plans
Explore the full collection of educator resources from the 9/11 National Memorial Trail.
Part of the 9/11 Trail
Thomas Edison National Historical Park is one of the National Park Service sites connected by the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, a 1,500+ mile pathway of remembrance linking the three 9/11 memorial sites.
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