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Thomas Edison Birthplace & Historical Museum
Thomas Edison Birthplace & Historical Museum
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9 N Edison Dr
Milan, OH 44846+9321
419-499-2135
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-K
School-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Thomas Edison Birthplace & Historical Museum Description
The tour guides give a thorough, entertaining, and relatively quick-moving walk through the home where Edison spent the first seven years of his life. Visitors see nifty stuff like Edison's hat and his wife's graduation gown, and learn fascinating tidbits like who haunts the house, the shortcut the boys used to empty chamber pots, and why Edison proposed to his wife on Christmas day. Fans of history will be entertained and you'll walk away feeling like you got to know the real Tom Edison.
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Kid Tips
Babies: There is no room for strollers or baby backpacks in Edison's house, but a frontpack should work.
Toddlers & Pre-K: This is a "don't touch" museum, which makes it a "don't go" for parents of young children.
School-Age Kids: Tales of mischievous Tom will entertain older kids, but younger kids will be bored.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Teens and tweens might be interested to see -- and hear -- the collection of Edison's old phonographs, especially if they have an iPod in their pocket.
Planning Notes
- The house is small. Steep stairs and tiny hallways make for a cramped tour, but guests are welcome to move around and take their time as they go.
- Hang out after the tour. There's more to see in the house where you bought your tickets.
Just the Facts
Hours: June, July and August: Tue-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Check website for off-season hours, which vary widely.
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours
What's Nearby?
- Kalahari Water Park Resort Convention Center 7000 Kalahari Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870
419-433-7200 41.38335 -82.644745
