Episode 2 of 3

Legislative Signing

When: 1869-04-06
Where: New York
Part of: Founding of the American Museum of Natural History

Governor John Thompson Hoffman signed the legislation creating the American Museum of Natural History on April 6, 1869, establishing the institution.

The legislation required the signature of Governor John Thompson Hoffman, who was associated with the Tweed Ring. He signed the bill on April 6, 1869, with John David Wolfe as the first president. This action formally created the museum under the name used in its charter.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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