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Thomas Edison National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in New Jersey[4]. NPS lists a per person entrance fee of $15, with children 15 and under free[5].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[8].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[9].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[10] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[10] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[10] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[10] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[10] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[10] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[10] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[10] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[10] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says visitors go to the Laboratory Complex first to get their entry pass and Glenmont Grounds pass[11]. NPS also says Glenmont is currently open only on Saturday and Sunday[11]. The listed closures are Thanksgiving Day on 2026-11-26, Christmas Day on 2026-12-25, New Year's Day on 2027-01-01, and a winter closure from 2027-01-01 to 2027-02-25[11]. In 2025 the busiest month by NPS recreation visits was June with 3,776 visits[1]. NPS describes summer as warm and humid and winter as frequently snowy and cold[12]. NPS says visitors may need jackets or rain gear while walking between buildings in inclement weather[12].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 140 |
| March | 1,113 |
| April | 2,141 |
| May | 2,633 |
| June | 3,776 |
| July | 3,018 |
| August | 3,618 |
| September | 2,276 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 2,346 |
| December | 1,309 |
Pets and dogs
The national NPS rule requires pets to be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less, where pets are allowed[13]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and service animals are excepted[13]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check the official park page[13].
Before you go
- NPS lists the entrance fee as $15 per person, and children 15 and under are free[5].
- You can pay at the visitor center on the day of your visit or online via Recreation.gov, by credit or debit card only[5].
- NPS says entrance fees here are cashless[9].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[8]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[10].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official park page before you go.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Thomas Edison National Historical Park?
- NPS lists an entrance fee of $15 per person, and children 15 and under are free[5]. Visitors to Glenmont and the Edison home also pay this fee[5].
- Can I pay with cash?
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment[9]. The fee note lists credit or debit card payments only[5].
- Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
- Yes, the park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[8]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[10].
- Which month had the most visits in 2025?
- June had the most NPS recreation visits in 2025, with 3,776[1].
- Is there a park-only annual pass?
- NPS lists an Annual Entrance - Park pass for $45, valid only at this park for 12 months from purchase[7].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 14,807, 2022: 33,095, 2023: 33,483, 2024: 34,031, 2025: 22,370. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Laboratory Complex Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historical Park) in New Jersey. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Education/Academic Groups: $10. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $45. National Park Service
- Thomas Edison National Historical Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Thomas Edison National Historical Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Laboratory Complex: 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) Listed exceptions: Winter Closure 2027-01-01 to... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Thomas Edison National Historical Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15