Thomas Edison National Historical Park
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Thomas Edison at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Thomas Edison highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- West Orange, NJ
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Permits & Reservations(4)
Thomas Edison National Historical Park Tours
ReserveWelcome to Glenmont, home of Thomas A. Edison. Glenmont Estate is situated in the first planned private residential community in the United States, known as Llewellyn Park, which was developed as “country homes for city people” in 1857. The Glen¬mont Estate reflects Thomas and Mi…
Adult and Commercial Group Tour: The Life and Times of Thomas Edison
ReserveNational Park Service (NPS) regulations allow school groups and other bona fide national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver for park entrance fees, provided that the visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities the group…
Glenmont Estate Tour
Reserve30 minute guided tour of Thomas Edison's home, the Glenmont Estate.
School Groups: Idea to Product the Edison Way
ReserveAs first line of description, add one sentence about what this tour is. For ex: 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 where ideas became products, and those produc…
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Planning Thomas Edison National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 4 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Thomas Edison National Historical Park Tours and Adult and Commercial Group Tour: The Life and Times of Thomas Edison. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
