Edison Museum facts for kids
Edison Museum
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| Established | 1982 |
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| Location | 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 |
| Type | Science, Technology, and History |
| Collection size | over 1,400 artifacts dedicated to Thomas Alva Edison |
| Owner | Edison Museum, a non-profit education foundation |
| Public transit access | BMTS Route #6 (Refinery) Route #7 (South Park) Route #8 (Pear Orchard) |
| Nearest parking | Free, adjacent to museum |
The Edison Museum is a cool place in Beaumont, Texas, USA, where you can learn all about the amazing life and inventions of Thomas Edison. It's a museum about science and history, located at 350 Pine Street.
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The Museum Building: A Historic Power Station
The building where the Edison Museum is today used to be a big power station. It was called the Travis Street Power Substation. This substation started working in 1929. Even during a tough time called The Great Depression, this power station helped provide electricity. It powered everything from street lights to farms and factories in the area.
What You Can See at the Museum
The Edison Museum is special because it's the only museum of its kind west of the Mississippi River. It has lots of fun, interactive exhibits. These exhibits teach you about Thomas Edison, his many inventions, and how he changed the world.
Edison's Famous Inventions
You can see some of Edison's most famous creations at the museum. These include his early incandescent light bulbs, which brought light to homes. You'll also find the phonograph, which was one of the first machines to record and play sounds. Plus, there are examples of Edison's early motion pictures, which helped start the movie industry.
The Museum's Collection
The museum has a huge collection of over 1,400 items related to Thomas Edison. This amazing collection started with a man named W. Donham Crawford. He loved collecting Edison artifacts. After he passed away, his wife gave his entire collection to the museum in the early 1980s. The museum also has a special library where you can read more about Edison.
Museums Nearby in Beaumont
The Edison Museum is part of a group of museums in downtown Beaumont. It's close to other interesting places you might want to visit. These include the Tyrrell Historical Library, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, and the Fire Museum of Texas. There's also the Beaumont Children's Museum, which is currently located in the Beaumont Civic Center.
Other Edison Museums to Explore
- Edison and Ford Winter Estates, a museum in Fort Myers, Florida.
- Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum in Edison, New Jersey.
- Thomas Edison Depot Museum in Port Huron, Michigan.
- Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, New Jersey.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Edison para niños
