Thomas Edison purchased Glenmont as a wedding present for his wife Mina in 1886, for the cost of $125,000 USD.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Location
211 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups$10.00
Entrance - Per Person$15.00
Hours
wednesdayClosed
mondayClosed
thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
tuesdayClosed
friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger Program
Directions
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. At second light turn 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.
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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.