Edison Birthplace Museum - Milan, OH
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 41° 18.001 W 082° 36.265
17T E 365677 N 4573304
The museum features a collection of rare Edison items, including early inventions, documents, and family mementos.
Waymark Code: WM7Y6Y
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
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Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb, and many other devices that make our lives fuller and simpler, was born in Milan on February 11, 1847.

The grey house displaying Edison Birthplace Museum is not the home, which is next door.
Theme:
Thomas Alva Edison


Street Address:
9 South Edison Drive Milan, OH USA 44846


Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Jan: Closed Feb and Mar: Wed-Sun 1-4PM Apr and May: Tues-Sun 1-5PM June to Aug: Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 1-5PM Sept and Oct: Tues-Sun 1-5PM Nov and Dec: Wed-Sun 1-4PM The last tour of the day begins half hour before closing.


Cost: 7.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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