Caution
Glenmont Heat Advisory
The house at Glenmont is currently experiencing high heat conditions. As a result, house tours may be abbreviated or canceled due to safety concerns.
Posted or updated Jun 12, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Historical Park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in New Jersey. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $10.
New Jersey National Historical Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.
Entrance fees and passes
Entrance Fees are $15.00 for adults 16 years of age and older; children 15 and younger are free - Credit or Debit Card only. You can purchase entry fees when you arrive at the Visitor Center.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | $10 | THIS GUIDED WALKING TOUR IS FOR Elementary, Middle, and College Groups to learn about Thomas Edison’s West Orange Laboratory as a working invention factory… Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Children 15 and under free of charge. Visitors may pay the fee on the day of their visit at the visitor center, or may choose to pay it online via… Buy online |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $45 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Things to do
Activities the NPS lists for Thomas Edison.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger Program
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Operating hours
All visitors must go to the Laboratory Complex first to obtain their entry pass and Glenmont Grounds pass. (Glenmont is currently only open on Saturday and Sunday)
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
Weather: 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.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 973-736-0550 ext. 11
- [email protected]
- Address
- 211 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
- Coordinates
- 40.7855, -74.2382· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Complex Visitor Center | Mon 9:30PM - 4:30PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:30PM | 9737360550 ext. 11 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.