Thomas Edison Depot Museum
The Thomas Edison Depot Museum (previously the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot) is a former railway depot located at 520 State Street in Port Huron, Michigan. Expect 67–81°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to September.
A museum inside Port Huron
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 36" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Port Huron
Thomas Edison Depot Museum is inside Port Huron, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 55 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Thomas Edison Depot Museum
The Thomas Edison Depot Museum (previously the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot) is a former railway depot located at 520 State Street in Port Huron, Michigan. It has been converted into a museum. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1977)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Rooms near Thomas Edison Depot Museum
Places to stay start in Port Huron (17) and Port Huron Township (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Thomas Edison Depot Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron | in town | — | 17 14 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel | 28,273 | $149K | C− |
| Port Huron Township | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 10,665 | $196K | — |
| Burtchville Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,034 | $162K | — |
| Kimball Township | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 9,652 | $198K | — |
| Marysville | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 4 4 hotels | 9,868 | $209K | B+ |
| Lexington Township 23% vacation homes | 23 mi north | 35 min | 22 2 hotels · 2 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,452 | $203K | — |
| St. Clair Township | 12 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 7,159 | $335K | — |
| Lexington 24% vacation homes | 19 mi north | 30 min | 13 1 hotel · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 910 | $185K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Thomas Edison Depot Museum
You can reach each of these within 64 miles.
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
55 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
40 mi LakeLake Saint Clair
56 mi TheatreFox Theatre
63 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
55 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
54 mi City parkBelle Isle Park
55 mi MuseumHitsville U.S.A.Photo credits
Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Belle Isle Park: WMrapids, CC0 · Hitsville U.S.A.: Blob4000 at English Wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by FuriousFreddy at , Public domain
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Questions before you go
Is Thomas Edison Depot Museum in Port Huron?
Yes. It’s inside Port Huron, MI.
When is the best time to visit Thomas Edison Depot Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is Thomas Edison Depot Museum from Detroit?
About 55 miles southwest of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Thomas Edison Depot Museum?
Bishop (FNT), about 67 miles away. The nearest big hub is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 72 miles.
Where should I stay near Thomas Edison Depot Museum?
Port Huron (in town, 17 places to stay), Port Huron Township (3 mi, 7 places to stay) and Burtchville Township (10 mi, 8 places to stay).
Notes from people in Port Huron
Start the conversation in Port Huron’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.