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Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Grand Opening
 
Main gates into the Laboratory Complex at Thomas Edison National Historical Park.

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The gates are open at Thomas Edison National Historical Park.

GRAND OPENING OF THE LABORATORY COMPLEX

 

Thomas Edison National Historical Park is now welcoming visitors to the Laboratory Complex.

 

The original music recording studio, Thomas Edison's private laboratory, and photography studio are open to the public for the first time in the history of the park. The original furnishings have been moved back into many rooms and the vast and unique museum collections are available for all to see, hear, and experience. Installation of a new elevator and stair tower adjacent to the main laboratory building allows new public access to the upper floors of the laboratory that now feature new exhibits. 

 

 
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Thomas Edison National Historical Park

 

 

 

 

 

The Laboratory Complex is now open:

  • Wednesday - Sunday
  • 9am - 5pm

Thomas Edison's Estate Glenmont is open:

  • Friday - Sunday
  • 11:30am - 5pm

*Before visiting Glenmont please pick up a car pass at the laboratory.

 
Thomas Edison sitting at his desk in his office and library. Link to information for the media.
Edison's Library Opening Soon
Grand opening information for the press and media only.
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Charles Edison taken in 1945.  

Did You Know?
Charles Edison, Thomas Edison's son from his second marriage to Mina Miller, was Governor of the State of New Jersey from 1941 to 1944.

Last Updated: November 17, 2009 at 12:45 EST