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. Discover where America’s greatest inventor changed our world forever.
Glenmont - Home of Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison purchased Glenmont as a wedding present for his wife Mina in 1886, for the cost of $125,000 USD.
Heavy Machine Shop at the Edison Laboratory Complex
One of main machine shops, where Thomas Edison and his staff worked on research and development, prototypes, and products.
Glenmont Garage
Thomas Edison's poured concrete garage houses both electric and gas powered vehicles belonging to the Edison family.
Park Entrance
Just as Thomas Edison did every morning, visitors can walk in his footsteps by entering the laboratory complex's iron main gate.
Replica Black Maria
The Black Maria was the first building built for the recording of motion pictures. This exact replica of the original was built as a movie set for the film "Edison the Man", starring Spencer Tracy, in 1954.
