Very cool house with such an interesting history. We couldnt go inside as it was closed but still very neat to walk around the grounds nonetheless. Thomas Edison and his wives grave are located here as well.

Its a great museum, unfortunately all the buildings are closed due to the virus. But usually you can freely explore the grounds and all the buildings. Hopefully when things get back to normal we can enjoy this site again. But I have gone there before and have to give them all 5 stars. Cant hold the new regulations against a really good display.

Great place to walk around on a nice day. The neighborhood has some other very nice properties as well!

Such a fascinating place to visit. The park rangers are very knowledgeable and eager to tell you all about Mr. Edison and his works. History is so well preserved at this site, its like stepping back in time.

Great place to take friends and family to see the work and lab of Thomas Edison. This is the location of where audio recording was invented, film recording was invented and many more things. This place is very important in the history of the world. Tons of exhibits and great tour guides. Worth the visit.

I learned so much about Thomas Edison and his work and family life. He was interesting. I thought it was going to be a quick visit. I spent much of the day learning about him.

In the late 1880’s Thomas Edison built laboratory in West Orange, New Jersey. It was her that Thomas Edison invented the motion picture camera, improved phonographs and improved batteries. The laboratory is large with many different departments. It is obvious that Edison had made some money to build such a large laboratory. The machine shops were powered with a belt system that supplied power to individual machines. You can walk thru the labs, machine shops and others. There is also a vast collection of inventions that Edison and Co. developed. Plan on spending a couple of hours here to get a full sense of the scale and the importance of the site.

I always wanted visit here and today I found myself in the area.The first person to greet you is a very friendly park ranger who is very knowledgeable then you can freely walk the grounds and visit the workshop and library which is massive and beautiful and so much more it was fun and definitely worth a visit

Great museum! Very very interesting! Must see!!

I love Thisplace Thomas Edison Is THE BEST

Mr. Edison was a beast when it came to ingenuity, determination and creativity. As a fellow inventor and scientist, I hope one day to not only equal Edisons achievements in life, but I intend to challenge him at the post and pass him at the grandstand.

Was interesting but only was able to see the grounds outside because of the pandemic

Amazing place showing the history of one of the greatest inventor of all time! Join in the tour of his house too! His house was so beautiful and interesting.Very nice park volunteers giving us information on Edison.

This is a great place to have the opportunity to learn more about Thomas Edison. It was more than we expected and my kids also finished the Junior Rangers Brochure and received their badges. There is a fee for adults and its worth it because there are also tours you can attend. Highly recommended.

I just moved to West Orange and this is just a few blocks away from me. This place is fantastic and informative! So many incredible artifacts and everything is nearly exactly as Edison left it. What a fascinating, self-made man! Make sure to see all the presentations and get tickets to visit his home. Les Williams is an amazing guide at the park - incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Edison, and a wonderful storyteller! Your receipt is good for 7 days, so if you have the time, you can spread the experience out. I definitely recommend it to both tourists and locals!

Outstanding historical park. To get to tour Edisons workshops and laboratory was a real treat. The interactive displays with QR codes were a real plus. Make sure not to miss the stockroom, and see if you can find a docent to give you an overview of just how it worked and why it was so impressive!

Wonderful to go for a run around this area!

Alright... honestly one of the coolest places I have visited ... just being in the same lab that Edison worked in and came up with over 2,332 patents. Thomas Edison was one America’s greatest inventors... and he needs to always be remembered millennials ... you wouldn’t have those gadgets without him.. Seriously feeling grateful for you giving us ability to have and watch ....The Lab - 20,000 ft of exhibit and 2 floors of laboratories and big plus “self guided” .The house - is massive and worth every min of the hour tour. It’s first come first serve ! Side“Fun Fact” if you have time go check out Mrs. Edison’s greenhouse next to the home .. some of the plants were born over time from the original plants in the home .Guides are walking around ask them questions some of them even knew the Edison family and you can get some fascinating stories$15 pp... seniors get special deals and if you have the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass ... well best add this place to your places to visit :)

Entrance fee is pretty high, unless there is some sort of free entrance because of any special event. Free, easy parking. No good restaurant nearby. The entire place can be visited in an hour.

This National Park is the site of quite a few of Edisons actual workshops. The buildings are very well preserved and give the visitor a sense of the creativity that came from the mind of one of Americas most prolific inventors and businessmen. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and the large multi-story warehouse serves as both time capsule and museum. From his workshop and laboratory, Edison could build just about anything his mind could dream up!Be sure to check out the replica of the Black Maria, an early movie studio that rotated to capture the light of the sun, as well as footage of some of the first movies ever made.

Absolutely fascinating. Its hard to comprehend just how much stuff Edison and Co. invented until you walk through the collection. If youre the kind of person who likes to breeze through a museum, you might not be here long, but if you want to take it slow and drink in every little bit, expect to spend a couple hours to take everything in.

A really neat piece of history. Walking in the same door that Thomas Edison went to work, clock in and clock out everyday for 45 years is beyond cool! Watch the video behind the gift shop/ ticket centre to start.

Interesting place for young and old. The volunteers and engaged and made the experience enjoyable. Lots to look at, shows many historically important inventions. Excellent teachable moments.

Highly recommended! Interesting place to visit to learn about the vast variety of inventions Edison made. The $15 entrance fee was very much worth it!

Very informed rangers in an outdoor setting.

I came here from Boston on New Years Eve 2016....In 2017 I plan on finishing my goal of photographing all 50 states. I spent my New Years Eve visiting Thomas Edison and I really enjoyed this place. The Laboratory and workspace were absolutely astonishing. I could have spent all day there. His home had a lot of stories. the staff there from beginning to end had amazing answers to all my questions. his grave site is right around back of his house!

So much to see and learn, and the NPS guides/rangers are so friendly and generous with their time and knowledge. Fantastic place.

Never knew this was here. Very cool.

Love Ranger Gaye, her passion in storytelling shine through her interpretation of the phonograph.

A large historic center where you can see a ton of the inventions. My favorite part was visiting Thomas Edisons personal library. It was extremely ornate, beautiful, and inspiring. You truly felt he could walk in any moment and get to work.It was awesome to see how much space and items they were able to save and preserve. Definitely worth a visit and you can then drive down the road to see his actual home in a private community.

I HATE museums. I went to over 200 in the past few years. But I actually like this one. It’s worth it.

Theres a lot to see and more importantly learn about Edisons life and work. I was not aware of the genius of this man and really appreciated how his research, development, and inventions have changed our world. It was especially nice to learn about a self- made American and his contributions, rather than the wealthy Europeans who came to build summer cottages in the US. I also loved visiting his home, Glenmont and the back story behind its past. The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. It was a really interesting day.

This man had over 1000 patents. Many of which were born in this lab. His commitment to solve problems is very evident by the scale and breadth of equipment he supplied his workers. I would have lived to be alive during that time and work there!

This is a very inspiring historical park. Incredibly informative and comprehensive. It exceeded my expectations and is a great place to visit.

This place is really describing how was thomas Edison the genius man, had more than the electricity, he had factories for many other fields like, wood, leather, even chemistry laboratory...This place is full of science history and Thomas Edison’s

Im in love with this place. Absolutely amazing! Its a New Jersey hidden gem. Stayed for a couple of hours with my husband and son there. Were amazed by Edisons talent and factory.

Amazing place with great energetic! Beautiful fabric,but unfortunately Edison house was closed, it have specific hours and dates when it’s OPen (

It was a nice experience being there. The first recording studio in the world and listening to song recorded in 18th century was such an interesting thing. I love his chemistry lab & engineering workshop. The tour guide are knowledgeable and accommodating.

Wow! What a great place to learn about Edison. Definitely do the house for as well.

Edison. Need I say more?This is an wonderful experience to step back in time and walk through Edisons world. Most of the entire factory is just like it was in the 1920s when it operated. There are a few modern thing added to accommodate visitors, but overall, it feels like you are stepping into a time machine.

Informative and interesting. Everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable. Go for the Glenmont tour.

Fun to see all historic inventions. It’s good to have a little background knowledge on the site by watching videos in the visitor center. National Park Pass makes visits free. $15 per adult. Descriptions of some things are lacking, so get an audio guide. The audio tour is amazing. I have visited 16 National Park Sites from Maine to Tennessee. This is one of my favorites. Bring a camera. Check out the chemistry building, the Silicon Valley of the 1800s. The factory is big. Audio guide tour takes 45 minutes without extensions. Each audio guide is $2.50. Music room is fun. Check out phonographs on the 3rd floor of the factory.

Really educational! Friendly staff. Well worth a visit

Educational trip with my family. The library was very beautiful to see. Great look back into time.

Fantastic National Landmark the park service takes great care of the property and their tour is fantastic. A must see if you are in the area and if not make time. Beautiful property.

Lots to see, learn and appreciate about this historical gem. The real stuff too, not recreations like at a lot of other historical sites. Something for all ages. Kids under 16 are free. Adults $15

A lot of interesting information and stuff to see. I love the enthusiasm with which the staff works there. Mikes tour through the house was my highlight :-)

I loved our visit. Impressive collection and informed guides. Authentic, representative, and well maintained.

Visited today (just from outside) but didnt get a chance to go inside because its closed due to covid 19.. the staff is helpful and friendly, will change the rating once we are able to go inside!

If you are a fan of history and Architecture, this place is your home.The staff is nice, I went there on Saturday and it was not so crowded. $15 for adult entrance.

Fascinating museum that highlights the life of an amazing inventor. I went with my 6, 4, and 2 year old and did the junior ranger program. They loved it! There are several activities for children. I highly recommend it for families.

So beautifully restored and displays.

I grew up on this musuem. First time I came here i loved it and from then on it stuck out in my memory. Been coming here as often as I can, when I want to get inspired to invent stuff of my own. Awesome and knowledgeable staff. Its a must go to place when in Jersey.

All I gotta say is that 2020 isnt a fun year

We visited in July on a Sunday around 3:00, and were sad to find out that the house tour was sold out. The summer hours were posted open until 5, however there wasn’t much open after 4 (2 out of the 3 buildings were locked and closed). This was definitely not worth the cost of admission. I feel if there were different admittance cost (house and factory, just factory, just house, etc) would be a better option for this national park.

The mansion is very well maintained and kept to the way Edison and his family had it when they lived there. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the house and family which added to the experience. The mansion is absolutely beautiful inside and I highly recommend everyone to see it. The history within those walls is breathtaking.

It was nice learning more about thomas edison. And his home is beautiful.

Very interesting. The house is gorgeous, I highly recommend the tour.

Well organized, multiple buildings to explore, and an amazing experience overall.

Very good activity at DC specially when its free! feed your knowledge

Reach early to get passes for Glenmont estate(Thomas edisons house). Usually these limited passes run out on weekends.

What a great experience, so much history. We had a wonderful time touring the buildings. The Glenmont mansion is absolutely gorgeous. Ranger Mike, our tour guide was a delight.

Every single inches of the place has a story behind it. Very nice staff are taking care of the house, office and labs. Every one should see this National Historical Park.

If you have 3 or 4 people then get one annual membership. Its $15/person or $45 for the pass which includes 1 pass holder + 3 guests

A fantastic visit.I was just unsure where I could and couldnt go at times. Some of the signage could be a little more clear or ropes across the doors where we were not supposed to go. As a man with bad eyesight some of the signage could be larger on your exhibits.Still a fantastic opportunity to learn about Edisons at work...

What an awesome place for learning! Kids should definitely try the junior ranger program.

Very interesting visit. Edison was one of the most creative and productive entrepeneurs ever lived. His story is inspiring. During the visit we heard the story of the phonograph and watched a demonstration of one of the early (1910) phonographs. Fascinating!

A great National Historic Park that gives you a real sense of how much of Edisons R&D was done in the late 19th/early 20th century period. The buildings that remain were the R&D facilities and were in possession by Edisons family after his death until they were given to the Park Service in the 1950s.The third floor music room was the countrys first recording studio, the black Maria (although a replica of the original) was one of the first movie studios. But dont miss the chemistry lab either.The Junior Ranger program is well organized and can be done in about an hour and a half. Maybe a little less with parental help.

It was just before an hour of closing time when I visited. The staff are very nice and friendly. Some of them have a good sense of humor also! They explained the stories, the good and bad side of Edison, his inventions, his relationship with his workers and other people. Surely a must visit place in New Jersey. Lot to learn. Must visit in the morning so that we can spend more time.

Would have been 5 stars if they had the collectable couns/tokens. staff was very friendly and helpful

Great muzeum. I would say that its a Great płace to visit briefly with smaller kids and just to get an idea. If you are really into a first inventors or history of sound and motion picture then you will stay there for hours. I just wish that there would be more descriptions on some machines for people that are not that advanced in the Edison’s work.

Had a great time. Very happy to see how many original artifacts still in place and so well maintained. Just a heads up, the parking is across the street from the entrance.

How a genius engineer devoted skills to create industry

Good to hear about Edison, not particularly interesting for 7 and under...

First time there. Very historic

More than history class trip.

Extremely interesting. Very knowledgeable staff with a lot of exhibitions

$10 adult entry fee. I did a self guided tour. I stayed as long as I wanted. At noon there was a lecture. Most artifacts there are original. Not a place for smaller children (under 4)

Amazing place.. history like you would not believe! Must see!

Such an amazing place to visit with kids to motivate them. Awesome.

Very informative self guided tour. The rangers were helpful with info and the scavenger hunt for the kids is highly recommended. Check the times for displays and entrance into the laboratory, listening to the cylinders, etc. I would suggest using or downloading a QR Code reader. Several displays had QR codes to scan to hear recordings or watch videos. The grounds were immaculate. Its amazing how the property and possessions were preserved for so long. A step back into history.

Staff was AMAZING! No question left unanswered. Plus its awesome to know you are walking down the same hallways as Thomas Edison!

If you like technology, this is a must do. Superb presentation of what has been one of the most important places for innovation on the world.

Such a cool place. Military get in for free. Everyone there is so friendly and knowledgeable. Thomas Edison lived such a cool life. There is also a place to go see where he use to live. Cool to see all the different inventions. A great place for families and kids. Wheel chair accessible and very accommodating for everyone. Come see a piece of history. You will for sure learn something that you never have before.

We enjoyed our visit very much. The park rangers were very helpful and eager to share with visitors. Being able to listen to the original recordings on the phonograph machines was nice.

So much to learn about the man and his work. This place was an invention factory, with most of them on display, and in working order.

If you wanna feel an ecclectic blend of History and Science, Do visit

Fascinating trip into NJ and USA history. Dark, no flash or tripods, so if you go to photograph, bring a fast lens.

Lots of years of history that change the world

We arrived early to the museum and received passes to go to the Glenmont Estate (Edisons house) about an hour or so later. The best thing about both of these locations is that almost everything you see is original. I am often disappointed when I go to museums and they are loaded with reproductions but that is not the case here. Edison was a fascinating, brilliant man and I learned a great deal about him. Admission is free with a National Park pass!

Loved the place and my kid and I learned a lot

A great place to travel back in time where so many important inventions were created.

Pretty cool 2-3 hours but not an entire day imo

This is a very neat place to visit. Amazing amount of history contained in just a few buildings and left as it was when Edison worked here. Im glad I was able to share this experience with my 13 yo daughter.

Very interesting self guided tour of Edisons work. Staff is helpful and friendly.

Stunning experience. Edison was the inventor behind cinema and recorded sound. The custodians of the museum are sweethearts and engaged experts. Can not recommend this museum enough. A true experience. And afterward go to the nearby American diner for a Reuben sandwich :)

Being an electrician I had my reservations of Thomas Edison due to Nicholas Teslas slighted historical recognition of contributions that have shaped our very existence with that being said I was amazed at all of the things that Thomas Edison was involved with he was a good businessman in a time when Innovation and creations were abound. It truly changed my perception of Thomas Edison and would definitely recommend this place to every and any Tradesman and historian with a zest for the visualization of the manufacturing process of that time.

A fascinating piece of history worth visiting. And quite aside from the remarkable artifacts of Edisons day, it puts the advancement of science and technology into perspective. I hadnt realized that Edison pioneered medical x-rays or that some of the cars of his day were powered by batteries he developed.

Amazing place to visit we loved it must visit

If History needed a place to have all of its things it should be here. No other place on Earth has made an impact on life like Mr Edisons property! From electricity to the phonograph, the record, The movie camera the movie studio the list goes on and on and on thank you Mr. Edison you have changed the world forever!