Edison Birthplace Association, Inc.

Edison Birthplace Association, Inc. The official Facebook account of the Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum.

Tour the birth home of Thomas Edison, and hear about his inventions, his family and his impact on the world.

☀️ Summer is here, and the doors of the Thomas Edison Birthplace are open wide!Step inside the home where it all began. ...
06/06/2026

☀️ Summer is here, and the doors of the Thomas Edison Birthplace are open wide!

Step inside the home where it all began. These are the very rooms where a curious boy named Thomas Edison took his first breaths in 1847. Our guides are ready to share the stories, the artifacts, and the family history behind one of the world's greatest inventors.

Just 20 minutes from Cedar Point and a perfect stop along the Lake Erie shore. Have a question before you visit? Ask us below!

Plan your visit at tomedison.org 💡

What was Thomas Edison really like at home, as a boy, and among the people who knew him best?In one of our favorite arti...
06/03/2026

What was Thomas Edison really like at home, as a boy, and among the people who knew him best?

In one of our favorite articles, we step aside and let his cousin Marietta Wadsworth do the talking. She was the last person to ever live in the Edison Birthplace, and in her own words from a 1938 account she shares the candid, funny, and deeply human moments you won't find in a textbook.

This is Edison as family remembered him. Find the full story in the comments! 📖

The Edison Birthplace is thrilled to be an official stop on this year’s Ohio Bike Week’s I-Spy; Dash For The Cash Scave...
06/02/2026

The Edison Birthplace is thrilled to be an official stop on this year’s Ohio Bike Week’s I-Spy; Dash For The Cash Scavenger Hunt!

Whether you love history, riding or a good challenge, cruise out to Milan, Ohio to explore the Birthplace of Invention and check us off your list.

A huge shoutout to Mad River Harley Davidson for organizing this incredible event and keeping the spirit of adventure alive on two wheels!

Safe riding this week-we can’t wait to greet you!!

Happy birthday to Madeleine Edison Sloane, born May 31, 1888. The only daughter of Thomas and Mina Edison, she spent muc...
05/31/2026

Happy birthday to Madeleine Edison Sloane, born May 31, 1888. The only daughter of Thomas and Mina Edison, she spent much of her life keeping her father’s story alive.

In 1915, the Navy named her sponsor of its first submarine powered by an Edison battery. Nearly fifty years later, in 1961, she launched the nuclear submarine USS Thomas A. Edison, which carried her father’s full name. Along the way she raised four sons, who were the inventor’s only grandchildren, and in 1947 she and her mother founded this museum to protect the house where Edison was born, right here in Milan, Ohio.

No one carries the Edison family name today, but his birthplace still stands because of Madeleine. We hope you’ll come see it this summer.

✨ We’re proud to announce that the Edison Birthplace Museum is officially a Blue Star Museum! 🇺🇸💙As part of the Blue Sta...
05/24/2026

✨ We’re proud to announce that the Edison Birthplace Museum is officially a Blue Star Museum! 🇺🇸💙

As part of the Blue Star Museums program, we are honored to offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer as a thank-you for their service and sacrifice. We are also proud to honor our veterans in the same manner, extending free admission to those who have served our country.

Come explore the childhood home of Thomas Edison and celebrate the spirit of innovation, history, and American pride with us.

📍 Visit us in Milan
🎖️ Free admission for active-duty military families and veterans
💡 Preserving history. Honoring service. Inspiring future generations.

🌲 Get ready to explore the great outdoors! 🌿We are thrilled to invite you to June’s America 250 programming! This month,...
05/22/2026

🌲 Get ready to explore the great outdoors! 🌿

We are thrilled to invite you to June’s America 250 programming! This month, we’re diving into "Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Ohio's Natural Resources."
Join us at the Milan Public Library on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM for an incredible presentation by our special guest speaker, John Blakeman! Come discover the amazing natural history and beauty right in our backyard. You won't want to miss it! 🪵✨


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We would like to thank everyone who came out tonight for A Night At The Movies With Mr Edison!! We all have so much fun ...
05/16/2026

We would like to thank everyone who came out tonight for A Night At The Movies With Mr Edison!! We all have so much fun at these events. A special thank you to Ohio Goes To The Movies!! Come see us tomorrow, Saturday May16th, 12-5 when we will be open for free to the public tours of the Birthplace and the Don Gfell Education Center!

Closed for the season… but open to surprises! Percy the Peacock returned to the Birthplace after a couple of years away,...
01/08/2026

Closed for the season… but open to surprises! Percy the Peacock returned to the Birthplace after a couple of years away, reminding us that some visitors never forget their favorite spot. Cindi and Percy caught up the best way possible — with cashews and plenty of smiles 🦚🥜

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9 N Edison Drive
Milan, OH
44846

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14194992135

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