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. Discove
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $10 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: $10Entrance - Per Person: $15
- HoursAll 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)
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 973-736-0550 · edis.interpretation@gmail.com
From the Garden State Parkway take exit 145 or from the New Jersey Turnpike take Exit 15W to Route 280 West. Take Route 280 West to Exit 10. Turn right onto Northfield Avenue. At second light turn left onto Main Street. Go about 0.75 mile to parking on left and Laboratory Complex on the right. From
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Thomas Edison National Historical Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the 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)
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