National Historical Park · New Jersey
Thomas Edison National Historical 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.
Things to do
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Junior Ranger Program
Weather & when to go
Spring and Fall weather can be cool, while summer is usually warm and humid. Winter is frequently snowy and cold. It is recommended that visitors dress for the weather. Visitors may need jackets or rain gear as they will be walking between buildings as they tour the park during inclement weather. Please keep any rain gear/umbrellas with you during your visit.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
THIS GUIDED WALKING TOUR IS FOR Elementary, Middle, and College Groups to learn about Thomas Edison’s West Orange Laboratory as a working invention factory where ideas became products, and those products became industries we all enjoy today.
$10.00
Entrance - Per Person
Children 15 and under free of charge. Visitors may pay the fee on the day of their visit at the visitor center, or may choose to pay it online via Recreation.gov. Visitors to Glenmont and the Edison home must also pay this entrance fee. Credit or debt card payments only.
$15.00
Operating hours
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)
FAQ
- How much does it cost to visit Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
- Entrance to Thomas Edison National Historical Park costs $10.00 (Entrance - Education/Academic Groups), $15.00 (Entrance - Per Person). The America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entry at every NPS site.
- What are the hours at Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
- 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)
- Do I need a reservation for Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
- No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.
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