Academic Group Tours

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Guided Tours

Guided tours are generally available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. They last 90 minutes and consist of a 60-minute tour of the laboratory followed by a 30 minute group activity. Maximum group size may not exceed 30x students, and a minimum of 1 adult chaperone must accompany every 15 students.

Teachers and professors may choose from the following lesson plans:

Lesson Plan

Description

Recommended Grade Level

Idea to Product the Edison Way

Using Edison’s engineering method, students will invent a product.

4th-8th Grade

Who’s the Victor?

Students will compare and contrast Edison and Victrola phonographs and host a debate.

9th-12th Grade

Custom

Custom tours may be arranged for adult learners, university students, or any other teacher who wishes to use an alternate program.

Any

Sign up for a Guided Tour on Recreation.gov.

 

Self-Guided Tours

In addition to guided tours, or in case a reservation is unavailable, groups can arrange a self-guided tour of the museum during any regular business hour, between 10AM to 4PM, Thursday through Sunday. Simply fill out the online form, and a ranger will confirm your details within 5-7 business days.

Once you have signed up for your tour, you will receive a confirmation letter within 5-7 business days. Please bring this letter with you on the day of your arrival.

Accredited, bona fide academic institutions will receive a fee waiver. If your group is not eligible for a fee waiver, a fee of $15 will be charged for any group member who is 16 years of age or older.

You may bring as many students as you wish, provided that there is at least 1 adult chaperone for every 15 students.

Please note that our facilities do not have any place for students to eat. Free vehicle and Bus parking is available across the street from our museum, which is located at 211 Main Street in West Orange, New Jersey. A small picnicking area is available near the parking lot.

 

Last updated: August 21, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

211 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052

Phone:

973-736-0550 x11
Phones are monitored as staff are available with messages being checked Thursday - Sunday when the park is open. If a ranger is unavailable to take your call, we kindly ask that you leave us a detailed message with return contact information and we will be happy to get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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