West Orange Attractions
West Orange is a residential suburb of Newark. It is well-known for its association with Thomas Edison.
Edison National Historic Site
Experience the world's best known inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, in this well-preserved laboratory complex and the home he shared with his wife, Mina Miller Edison.
Edison National Historic Site
Main Street and Lakeside Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052-5612
United States
Main Street and Lakeside Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052-5612
United States
Phone 1 (973) 736-0550
Fax 1 (973) 736-6567
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Glenmont
Glenmont was Edison's home from 1886 until his death in 1931. This Queen Anne-style mansion contains original furnishings with Edison's "thought bench" located on the second floor - this is where he conceived many of his inventions.
Edison National Historic Site
Main Street and Lakeside Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052-5612
United States
Main Street and Lakeside Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052-5612
United States
Phone 1 (973) 736-0550
Fax 1 (973) 736-6567
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:30 | 11:30 | 11:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Laboratory Complex
The Laboratory includes the Chemistry Lab, the Main Lab, which contains the 1887 Machine Shops, Stock Rooms and Offices and the Powerhouse which now houses a Museum and Visitor Center.
Edison National Historic Site
Main Street and Lakeside Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052-5612
United States
Main Street and Lakeside Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052-5612
United States
Phone 1 (973) 736-0550
Fax 1 (973) 736-6567
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Turtle Back Zoo
Turtle Back Zoo houses animals in paddock enclosures and features an animal nursery. Visitors can enjoy the walk-through reptile exhibit, the renovated wold woods exhibit and open air picnic pavilion with playground.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 9.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Senior | $ 6.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
