Thomas Edison Depot Museum

510 Thomas Edison Pkwy, Port Huron, Michigan 48060 USA

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“appreciation for the life and genius of Thomas Edison”

The Thomas Edison Depot Museum enhances visitor appreciation for the life and genius of Thomas Edison and his boyhood home in Port Huron. The Museum is housed inside the historic Fort Gratiot depot and the exhibits portray Edison's multi-faceted story of creativity, family support, adversity, perseverance, and ultimate triumph. His successes and great contributions to society are presented through a sit-down theater experience, live science presentations, and hands-on interactives. Outside the depot, a restored baggage car rests on a spur of railroad track. Inside visitors discover a re-creation of young Edison's mobile chemistry lab and printing shop. HOURS - Memorial Day to Labor Day 7 days - 11am to 5pm, Remainder of the Year: Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 5pm.

Reviewed by
Eleanor H.

September 08, 2019

Short sweet and well done. Loved hearing the voice of Thomas Edison. Afterwards go outside and walk the boardwalk. Reasonably priced. I not taking stars away for the 'not so welcoming' cashier... Read more

Reviewed by
Sandie Y.

August 05, 2023

Informative and educational. Multiple stories from his past - an incredibly varied life! Many things to touch and interact with - bring hand sanitizer! Family oriented. Things are well... Read more

Reviewed by
Ben H.

June 11, 2018

Nice little museum, pretty informative, with a location right by the water. It would be nice if they had longer hours of operation. Their current business hours seem kind of limited. Still, it's... Read more

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