The Birthplace of
The Age of Invention

Our Mission

It is the mission of the Edison Birthplace Association, Inc. to accept and hold title to the Birthplace of Thomas Alva Edison and to historically restore, improve, beautify and permanently maintain the home of the great inventor as a public museum. It is our goal to preserve and perpetuate the memory of Thomas A. Edison and evidence the philosophy, ideals and motivating sentiments that impelled him to devote his entire life to the well-being, comfort, solace and happiness of humanity. We consider Edison a fitting “inspiration to youth” and role model for our young people. He once said, “The greatest invention in the world is the mind of a child.”