Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a laboratory complex and estate in West Orange that documents the work of the famous inventor. The site includes multiple buildings with original equipment, machinery, and materials from various scientific projects.

Thomas Edison established this facility in 1887 and developed motion picture cameras and improved phonographs with his team. The research continued until 1931, making the site one of the most important invention centers of the era.

The Victorian mansion Glenmont reveals how Thomas Edison and his family lived, with original furnishings, gardens, and the family burial site visible to visitors. The rooms show the domestic life of a prominent inventor's household during the late 1800s.

Visitors can book guided tours of the laboratory buildings and Glenmont mansion, with reservations needed in advance for the family residence. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the tour involves walking between multiple buildings across the grounds.

The chemistry laboratory preserves over 40,000 original containers with chemicals and specimens that Edison used in his various experiments. This vast collection shows the scope and diversity of his scientific work in one location.

Location: West Orange

Website: https://nps.gov/edis

GPS coordinates: 40.78361,-74.23361

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:18