Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park · New Jersey

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Large salmon colored Victorian mansion with green lawn and blue sky
Photo: NPS Photo

Current alerts (1)

  • Caution

    Glenmont Heat Advisory

    The house at Glenmont is currently experiencing high heat conditions. As a result, house tours may be abbreviated or canceled due to safety concerns.

Hours

Laboratory Complex

Usual hours: Laboratory Complex
Monday9:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday – WednesdayClosed
Thursday – Sunday9:30AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

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

Laboratory Complex Visitor Center

Usual hours: Laboratory Complex Visitor Center
Monday9:30PM - 4:30PM
Tuesday – WednesdayClosed
Thursday – Sunday9:30AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

These hours generally apply to the Glenmont Grounds as well. All visitors must begin their visit at the Laboratory Complex Visitor Center. If the Lab Complex is closed, visitors will not be able to obtain a Glenmont Grounds pass, and will therefore not be admitted to Glenmont on those days.

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.