Anton K.
5/14/2022
The Glenmont Estate was the home of Thomas Edison. Edison had the 29 room Queen Anne home built as a wedding gift for his 20 year old second wife Mina Miller in 1887. Edison and Mina raised six...
Glenmont Estate
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37 Honeysuckle Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Glenmont Estate in West Orange, NJ is a historic site that offers visitors the opportunity to explore the laboratory complex and grounds of Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Visitors can tour the main laboratory building, which includes exhibits showcasing Edison's library, machine shops, and music room, as well as the chemistry laboratory building. The estate also features a greenhouse with exotic plants, a garage housing Edison's historic vehicles, and a self-guided cell phone tour of the grounds.
Additionally, Glenmont Estate offers timed tours of the house, which can be booked through Recreation.gov. Visitors can learn about the history of the estate and the Edison family through the free cell phone tour of the grounds. For those looking to explore the area by bike, the estate is a stop along the Washington Rock Roll Tour, which begins and ends at Bernard M. Degnan Park and passes by other notable attractions in the area.
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Mr F G And Mrs M S.
11/14/2023
This was the home of Thomas Edison and his wife Mina. We did not go inside the house because it was not open when we were there. You can walk around the ground and check out the greenhouse. You...
Brian L.
4/21/2017
The Glenmont Estate is part of a gated residential community called Llewellyn Park that requires either a residential permit or guest parking pass for entry. When I visited during National Parks...
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