We're excited to welcome you to the Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum! To help you plan your visit, please review the following information:

 

Hours & Tours

• The museum is open seasonally. Please check our website for current hours of operation.

• Guided tours of the Birthplace home are offered in English and are approximately one hour long. We recommend allowing at least one hour to explore the Birthplace, the office, and the Don Gfell Education Center.

 

Accessibility

We strive to make the museum accessible to all visitors. We understand that our historic building presents challenges, and we sincerely apologize that the Birthplace home is not currently wheelchair accessible. We are actively exploring options to improve accessibility in the future. Please contact us at 419.499.2135 or kbrulia@tomedison.org if you have any questions or require assistance planning your visit.

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Service Animals

While we welcome all guests, we regret that we are unable to accommodate service animals, comfort animals, or support animals at this time due to the historical nature of the building and the close proximity of visitors during tours. We appreciate your understanding.

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Getting Here & Parking

• The Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum is located at 9 N. Edison Dr., Milan, OH 44846.
  Needing directions?

• Free parking is available on-site for visitors.

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Health & Safety

The health and safety of our visitors and staff are our top priorities. We adhere to all current federal and state safety guidelines. These measures include regular cleaning with high-grade disinfectants and occupancy limits for tours. Our trained staff is dedicated to maintaining these practices and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

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Museum Policies

• Smoking/Vaping: Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the museum grounds.

• Food & Drink: Food and drink are not permitted inside the Birthplace home. Water in closed containers is permitted in other areas of the museum grounds.

• Photography & Videography: We encourage you to capture your visit! Personal photos and videos are welcome in most areas of the museum, unless otherwise posted. However, the following restrictions apply:

  • Commercial use of photos and videos requires prior approval.

  • Drones and aerial photography are not permitted without prior approval.

  • Tripods are permitted but must not obstruct walkways or access points. They are not allowed inside buildings or on the porches of historical sites.

  • Recording of tours or presentations is prohibited.

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Professional Photography/Videography

Photo sessions for weddings, special occasions, and commercial photography or filming are permitted by appointment only. Advance notice of at least seven days is required, and a fee applies. For more information or to book a session, please contact Kaitlyn Brulia, Development Director, at kbrulia@tomedison.org.

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Weather Closures

In the event of hazardous weather, the museum may be closed for the safety of our visitors and staff. Guests with unused tickets may exchange them at our ticket office with proof of purchase. For the latest updates on closures and other announcements, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Gift Shop

Our museum gift shop offers a variety of Edison-themed souvenirs, books, and educational materials. Access to the gift shop is free and does not require museum admission.

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Contact Us

Have questions? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us here.