Jell-O Museum

Learn about America's famous jiggly treat, Jell-O.

The Jell-O Museum is located east of the Oatka Creek in the quaint town of Le Roy, New York. This was the birthplace of Jell-O, a fun and unique treat invented in 1897 by a carpenter named Pearle Wait. His wife May called his sweet gelatin concoction Jell-O. Lacking the funds to advertise and sell the product, Wait sold the Jell-O trademark in 1899 for just $450.

Inside the museum, guests take a guided tour to see exhibits displaying original recipe books, molds, advertisements, and other things depicting the story of Jell-O. This museum is open April 1 - December 31 from 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm. It is only open on weekdays from January 1 - March 31 from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission rates are $5.50 per adult, $1.50 for children ages 6 to 11, and free for children ages 0 - 5. If you're visiting northwestern New York, be sure to stop by the Jell-O Museum.