Edison National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome

Imagine your day ending at sunset. Life without music, motion pictures, radio. Life without light itself. Our modern lives began at the turn of the century in West Orange, New Jersey. The Laboratory and home of Thomas Edison, stopped in time, continue to teach a new generation.

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Advertising photo of an Edison phonograph.

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Edison National Historic Site
Main St. and Lakeside Ave.
West Orange, New Jersey 07052

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Phone

Park Headquarters
(973) 736-0550 ext. 46

Visitor Information
(973) 324-9973

Fax

(973) 736-8496

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cold with variable precipitation. We recommend layers of clothing, especially in early spring and late fall. Part of the tour is outdoors. Come prepared for inclement weather.