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Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Things To Do
 
The Black Maria

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The Black Maria

Laboratory Complex

While visiting the laboratory Complex you can:

  • View the Invention Factory a 20 minute orientation film
  • Watch "The Great Train Robbery" a silent movie from 1903
  • Wander the courtyard to see and learn about the Black Maria
  • Explore all 3 floors of the Main Laboratory Building (Building 5)
  • Take an audio tour (additional cost) of the Laboratory Complex
  • Take a tour of the Chemistry Lab (check the Visitor Center for tour times)
  • Make sure to check for any special tours or programs when you arrive at the Visitor Center.
  • Kids can also earn their Jr. Ranger Badge
 
Glenmont in winter

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Snow covered Glenmont

Glenmont

Visitors must first stop at the visitor center at the Laboratory Complex (211 Main Street) to get a car pass and ticket, before heading up to Glenmont.

While you're visiting the Glenmont Estate be sure to:

  • Take a tour of the Edison's 29 room Queen Anne style mansion
  • Explore the estate grounds and outbuildings
  • Take a cell phone tour of the grounds.
  • Visit the Garden Shop located in the Potting Shed
  • Earn your Junior Ranger badge

**The Servants Quarters of Glenmont, to include the dinning room, laundry room, and kitchen, will be closed until April 1, 2012 for restoration.

Black and white photo taken in 1929 of a replica of Thomas Edison's first working lightbulb.
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Last Updated: January 25, 2012 at 08:38 MST