Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Glenmont - Home of Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison purchased Glenmont as a wedding present for his wife Mina in 1886, for the cost of $125,000 USD.

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site C013

Thomas Edison’s home and laboratory are a step back in time, when machines were run by belts and pulleys and music was played on phonographs. Where to the uninformed passerby, the buildings betray little evidence of the industries they once started. Discover where America’s greatest inventor changed our world forever.

Heavy Machine Shop at the Edison Laboratory Complex

One of main machine shops, where Thomas Edison and his staff worked on research and development, prototypes, and products.

Glenmont Garage

Thomas Edison's poured concrete garage houses both electric and gas powered vehicles belonging to the Edison family.

Park Entrance

Just as Thomas Edison did every morning, visitors can walk in his footsteps by entering the laboratory complex's iron main gate.

Replica Black Maria

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.

Campers are provided with a picnic table, food storage box, and a fire pit.

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site C013 Parking Area

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site C013

The Ohanapecosh River flows behind site C013.

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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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Thomas Edison National Historical Park Tours Ticket Facility

Welcome to Glenmont, home of Thomas A. Edison. Glenmont Estate is situated in the first planned private residential community in the United States, known as Llewellyn Park, which was developed as “country homes for city people” in 1857. The Glen¬mont Estate reflects Thomas and Mina Edison’s changing lifestyle and Edison’s emerging statis as a renowned inventor, up and coming business leader and public figure. Glenmont’s location influenced Edison’s decision to build his research and development lab in West Orange, New Jersey.

Glenmont Visitor Center Visitor Center

Thomas Edison National Historical Park Glenmont Visitor Center West Orange, NJ – Beginning on Thursday, January 6, 2022, the Thomas Edison Estate, Glenmont and Glenmont Visitor Center will be closed to the public until early summer.

Laboratory Complex Visitor Center Facility

Thomas Edison Laboratory Complex, Glenmont Grounds will be open to the public Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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