Jell-O Gallery Museum
Jell-O Gallery Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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- Tanya M10 contributionsCarriages, Industry and Jello!Surprise win. Local industry displays and a carriage museum too. Volunteers were so friendly and knowledgeable. The sad story of poor Charlotte was very touching. Made a great stop on our travelsVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 30, 2023
- Elizabeth R5 contributionsLots of fun packed in a small spaceI stopped by the jello museum close to closing time but they were nice enough to still let me zip through. The gallery is small but packed with lots of cool jello stuff and the gift shop has some great offerings. The women who were working the day I visited were incredibly friendly and had fun stories about the history of LeRoy when the jello factory was stationed here. If you're passing near the area it's worth a stop in.Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten June 2, 2024
- qsugarhSyracuse, New York49 contributionsSmall but historicalIt is a small museum and doesn’t take much time to get through. The bottom floor has carriages and sleighs and told the history of them and some of the town. The staff was knowledgeable and I had reading some of the recipes and history of advertising of the jello. Would not recommend for younger children but enjoyable experience.Visited July 2024Traveled soloWritten August 12, 2024
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Bobbie
Tampa, FL676 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
My brother mentioned that since my husband and I were driving up rather than flying, we might enjoy a stop at this museum. We certainly did. Growing up in a blue collar house hold mom & dad fed a family of 6. We didn’t always like what she fixed, though I know the largest part of the budget was for food. She used Jello in many different ways as snacks and dessert to stretch that. For the most part it was fun, and mom was creative in making it fancier and/or artistic so it had eye appeal as well. Great on summer days. I think she concocted Jello jigglers on her own as a way it could become a finger food snack, esp in the summer.
When we arrived we were asked if we’d like an overview. We said yes and it was a good introduction. The museum was really a trip down memory lane for both me and my husband. There are molds, cartoons, ads, and more. Everything except samples! Downstairs there is a transportation exhibit as well.
It was a bit tricky to find. We expected a road off the Main Street, but it is more a driveway. There is a sign but we weren’t sure from it’s positioning if it was the drive just before or just after it. So we ended up going around the block. It is actually the building behind the Jello Historical Society. For the minimal $5 admission, we enjoyed ourselves for about an hour. We’d never really shared jello stories with each other but we both seemed to have lots of them. So glad we made this stop!
When we arrived we were asked if we’d like an overview. We said yes and it was a good introduction. The museum was really a trip down memory lane for both me and my husband. There are molds, cartoons, ads, and more. Everything except samples! Downstairs there is a transportation exhibit as well.
It was a bit tricky to find. We expected a road off the Main Street, but it is more a driveway. There is a sign but we weren’t sure from it’s positioning if it was the drive just before or just after it. So we ended up going around the block. It is actually the building behind the Jello Historical Society. For the minimal $5 admission, we enjoyed ourselves for about an hour. We’d never really shared jello stories with each other but we both seemed to have lots of them. So glad we made this stop!
Written May 25, 2022
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T & K
Dundalk, MD21 contributions
Jul 2021
Family of four loved this place! We visited while traveling through on vacation. We had a great time, got a small tour. The place is small but definately worth stopping in. The employees there, Ann & Ali were fantastic. We would definately recommend this to all! The photos we saw ahead of time looked like this might be in the middle of nowhere in someone's house but it isn't the case. Was in the downtown area of this small town and a very nice little place.
Written August 21, 2021
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Bill K
Mantorville, MN6,307 contributions
Oct 2021
Jello has had a remarkable history, and this museum celebrates everything Jello. The staff here is amazing. Their knowledge of everything Jello is only outdone by the friendly way they treat each and every guest.
I was given the choice of getting an introductory presentation or just wandering through the museum on my own. I chose the presentation, and I am so glad that I did. Otherwise I would not have known why there is a taxidermied giraffe in the museum and many other interesting facts. Take the time to get the introduction.
I am so very glad that I stopped into this lovely museum.
I was given the choice of getting an introductory presentation or just wandering through the museum on my own. I chose the presentation, and I am so glad that I did. Otherwise I would not have known why there is a taxidermied giraffe in the museum and many other interesting facts. Take the time to get the introduction.
I am so very glad that I stopped into this lovely museum.
Written October 28, 2021
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MissFrame
Livermore, ME44 contributions
Jun 2022
We had a wonderful visit to the Jell-O museum. There is an option of having someone explain the history of Jell-O which we had. It was full of interesting facts and about 15 minutes long. The museum is small but packed with antique boxes of Jell-O, memorabilia, just an amazing amount of items. It doesn't take too long to go through. There are scavenger hunt lists to be completed if you want. Downstairs the cellar has a number of buggies and carriages on display.
Written July 16, 2022
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658connie
Pine Bush, NY6 contributions
Jul 2021
This was an absolutely delightful experience, we learned a lot about Jello and had fun doing so. The women working there that day were super friendly and even invited out dog to tour the museum. The gift shop is wonderful as well with plenty of things to bring home, including the recipe for Jello 1-2-3.
Written August 1, 2021
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sullific
new haven, ct673 contributions
Oct 2022
This is an unexpected little museum in a quiet little town. Doesn't take long to go through but it's the only Jell-O Museum in the world and has art by the likes of Rockwell and Parrish as well as the history of the Jell-O girl. Lots of trivia and a cute gift shop to boot. Also, see the Leroy House if it's open - on the same grounds.
Written October 17, 2022
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qsugarh
Syracuse, NY49 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
It is a small museum and doesn’t take much time to get through. The bottom floor has carriages and sleighs and told the history of them and some of the town. The staff was knowledgeable and I had reading some of the recipes and history of advertising of the jello. Would not recommend for younger children but enjoyable experience.
Written August 12, 2024
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Elizabeth R
5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
I stopped by the jello museum close to closing time but they were nice enough to still let me zip through. The gallery is small but packed with lots of cool jello stuff and the gift shop has some great offerings. The women who were working the day I visited were incredibly friendly and had fun stories about the history of LeRoy when the jello factory was stationed here. If you're passing near the area it's worth a stop in.
Written June 2, 2024
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Gary H
Myerstown, PA332 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
During our travels we love stops that are a little off-beat. The Jello Museum fits that description. Reasonable prices and lots of fun information. Volunteer staff are very friendly and helpful. Small but a good visit, plus when you add in the downstairs vehicle museum its even better. Its a fun visit about an iconic product.
Written May 18, 2023
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Perrin D
3 contributions
Apr 2022
What a great little museum. Lots of fun facts about Jell-O. The old advertisements are neat and there's so much more. Plus the beautiful old carriages, sleds and tools. Really enjoyed it and the price is definitely easy on the wallet.
Written April 19, 2022
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1-2 hours - it is a nice step back in time
Written October 10, 2018
we had to climb steps to enter the museum. Not sure if there is an alternate entrance.
Rather tight quarters in the museum to maneuver a wheelchair. Might be okay with a walker.
The transportation museum is downstairs. I do not recall an elevator.
Written September 29, 2016
I'm not sure - we only had a car and there was street parking in front of the museum. You may want to call the museum to be sure - the number is (585) 768-7433.
Written September 19, 2015
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