William Watts Folwell

Historical marker location:

Romulus, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of State Route 96A (New York State Route 96A) and Smith Vineyard Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 96A.)

Marker installed: 1939

The first American museum was founded in New York City in 1792. It was called the American Museum, and it was located in what is now City Hall Park.