Extreme Edison
Event
February 11, 2025 11:00 AM
Until February 17, 2025, 06:00 PM 6d 7h

Extreme Edison

The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is excited to host Extreme Edison, a week-long celebration from February 11th - 17th, 2025, to honor the birthday, life, extraordinary inventions, and legacy of NJHOF inductee Thomas Edison. The public is invited to enjoy interactive exhibits, educational discussions, and hands-on activities that highlight Edison’s remarkable contributions and spark curiosity and creativity in visitors of all ages.

Tuesday, February 11th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Thomas Edison’s Birthday

  • Celebration of Thomas Edison’s birthday, including cake
  • Q&A with John Keegan, Chairman, CEO, and President of the Edison Innovation Foundation
  • Screening of John Keegan’s TED Talk, "There’s a Better Way to Do It. Find It," in the Jersey Proud Theater

 

Friday, February 14th | Valentine’s Day

  • Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a screening of Edison’s historic film "The Kiss"
    • Attendees are invited to recreate this iconic moment in history, for a chance to win a special buy-one-get-one deal
  • Thomas Edison themed giveaways

 

Saturday, February 15th | "Caturday"

  • Screenings of Edison’s "Boxing Cats" film
  • Phonograph Exhibit & Experience: Attendees will have the opportunity to use a phonograph to record a message to a loved one or recite a poem by NJHOF inductee William Carlos Williams (first come, first served)

 

Sunday, February 16th | Family Fun Day

  • Edison Impersonator Show brings Thomas Edison back to life!
  • Science Expos: Witness incredible feats of science at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. RSVP here.
  • Electric Pen, Airbrush Art, and Tattoos: Discover Edison’s electric pen and patent designs accompanied by an airbrush art and tattoo experience
  • Phonograph Exhibit & Experience continues (first come, first served)
  • Exciting giveaways, including DVDs, books, and NJHOF memorabilia (first come, first served)

 

Monday, February 17th

  • Science Expos: Witness incredible feats of science at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. RSVP here.
  • Exciting giveaways, including DVDs, books, and NJHOF memorabilia (first come, first served)
Age Group
All