EDISON MUSEUM AND TOWER

METUCHEN, NJ

New York City Les luna park de Coney Island — New York City Credit: Alain Bachellier

The Edison Museum and Tower is a historical site located in Metuchen, New Jersey dedicated to the life and work of Thomas Edison, one of the most influential inventors in history. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and exhibits that chronicle Edison's life and his numerous inventions.

The centerpiece of the museum is the Edison Tower, a 131-foot structure that was originally built in 1937 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of the incandescent light bulb. The tower was restored and reopened in 2015, and visitors can now take an elevator to the top to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area.

Inside the museum, visitors can explore numerous exhibits that showcase Edison's inventions, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the electric generator. The museum also features a replica of Edison's laboratory, which provides a glimpse into his creative process and the experimental methods he used to develop new inventions.

Overall, the Edison Museum and Tower is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of technology and the life of one of America's most innovative thinkers. With its wide range of exhibits and interactive displays, it provides a unique and engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

EDISON MUSEUM AND TOWER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in METUCHEN NJ. US MID #8403400093

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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Contact EDISON MUSEUM AND TOWER

telephone: 7324944194

EDISON MUSEUM AND TOWER
16 WERNIK PL
METUCHEN
NJ
08840

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MID #	8403400093
Name	EDISON MUSEUM AND TOWER
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
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LAT/LONG	40.538887, -74.361152
CODES	FIPS State Code: 34 FIPS County Code: 023 US Census Tract: 002000 US Census Block: 1043