“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Thomas Alva Edison
The Edison Museum is dedicated to Thomas Alva Edison, his inventions, and innovations.
The Edison Museum interprets Thomas Alva Edison through interactive exhibits with two floors of exhibition space.
The museum offers visitors insight into Thomas A. Edison - “America’s Inventor.”
The Edison Museum is housed in the historic Travis Street Substation building in downtown Beaumont, Texas. We have more than 1,400 artifacts in our growing study collection and an expanding reference library. The museum is the only facility of its kind west of the Mississippi River.
The Edison Museum will have a change of hours Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 2pm starting September 1, 2026. For any changes, closures, and annoucements please follow our Facebook page. Unfortunately the upstairs exhibit is closed until further notice for renovations and upgrades. Thank you.
Contact Us
Edison Museum
350 Pine St (behind Edison Plaza)
Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone: 409-299-9195
Email: director@edisonmuseum.org
Hours
Tuesday — Friday
9 am - 2 pm
Saturday — Monday
Closed
Free school and group tours (more than 10 visitors) are available by reservation. Please call or email for more information. Please provide a preferred date, time, group size, contact name, and phone number.
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Free Admission
Donations are appreciated
Edison Chronology
A timeline of the life and accomplishments of Thomas Alva Edison.
Edison’s Childhood Years
Known as “Al” as a child, the youngest Edison was somewhat sickly and a concern for his parents as they had lost two children in infancy and a third would die before Al's first birthday.
The Practical Incandescent Light Bulb
Daily we turn them on and off. Edison and his assistants work nearly round the clock for months perfecting this, his best-known invention.
Travis Street Substation
The Edison Museum is located in the historic Travis Street Substation downtown Beaumont, Texas, next to the Edison Plaza Office Building. Travis Street came on line in 1929.
There is always more to see!
The Edison Museum is a local non-profit organization. Follow the link to learn more about our mission.