Children's Museums
Edison Menlo Park Complex
📍 Dearborn, MI 48124🌐 www.thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
About Edison Menlo Park Complex
Edison Menlo Park Complex is a children's museum in Dearborn, MI. Edison's Menlo Park laboratory is the world's first dedicated R&D facility, with the original building physically transported and reassembled at this location by Henry Ford, featuring period lab equipment in its original positions. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 27 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Living History Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Model T rides, steam train rides, artisan demonstrations, historic homes, Edison's lab
- Special Events
- Detroit Central Market Weekends, Historic Base Ball games, Motor Muster vehicle show
- Membership
- Available — recommended for multi-day visits
💡 Did You Know?
- Edison's Menlo Park laboratory is the world's first dedicated R&D facility, with the original building physically transported and reassembled at this location by Henry Ford, featuring period lab equipment in its original positions
- The complex features a fully operational Herschell-Spillman carousel from 1913 and a coal-burning steam locomotive on the Weiser Railroad, offering immersive transportation experiences
- The Edison at Work research lab maintains authentic chemical organization from Edison's original New Jersey facility, recreating the exact layout and locations of period scientific equipment
- The venue includes The Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home, opening June 12, 2026, representing a significant addition to the complex's historic home collection
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for a full day visit or invest in membership to explore everything - the Edison lab, working farms, multiple historic buildings, and interactive experiences cannot be adequately experienced in a few hours
- Purchase a ride pass for Model T experiences and steam locomotive tours to maximize your mobility across the grounds and see more exhibits without exhausting yourself walking
- Download the venue app before arriving to learn building histories and context as you walk - this enhances the educational experience, especially for the Edison lab with its meticulously restored original equipment and layout
- Don't miss the live artisan demonstrations (glassblowing, weaving, pottery) and costumed interpreters throughout the grounds who provide historical context and make exhibits come alive
- Buy tickets online at the discounted rate rather than paying full price at the gate - the venue offers meaningful savings for advance purchase
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