Galena Museums - Children's, Art & History Museums in Galena IL
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AVinegar Hill Lead Mine & Museum
- North Three Pines Road
Galena IL, 61036 - +1 815 777 0855
- This site is CLOSED PERMANENTLY. It closed in Sept. 2005. I called ahead to verify info, and I found out that it has closed permanently. That's too bad. Would love to see this re-open as my children and I have been reading historical accounts of the people who settled ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Originally mined by an Irishman in 1822 and handed down from generation to generation, this underground lead mine is typical of the primitive mines of that era. -- The guided tour includes a walk into the mine and ... more on MuseumStuff.com
Vinegar Hill Lead Mine & Museum
North Three Pines RoadGalena IL, 61036
BJo Davies County History Museum
- 211 S. Bench Street
Galena IL 61036 - +1 815 777 9129
- Overview A private, non-profit organization founded in 1938 to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Galena ... more on Galenahistorymuseum.org
- Overview Exhibits include Civil War, mining, steamboating, clothing, geology, dolls, toys. Original 1830s mine shaft. History video. Open daily ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
Jo Davies County History Museum
211 S. Bench StreetGalena IL 61036
CChicago Great Western Museum
- 815-858-2098,
- The building is an average small-town depot of the Chicago Great Western. It has artifacts of this railroad, but loses its focus by also displaying a hodge-podge of items from about ten other other railroads. Since this is a small museum, it would be better served by focusing on just the CGW rail... more on Yahoo! Travel
DU S Grant Home State Historic Site
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- Bouthillier Street
Galena, IL, USA
- Overview On August 18, 1865, Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant. Following a jubilant procession with much flag waving and speeches, a group of Galena citizens presented the General with a handsome furnished house on Bouthillier Street. -- The house is managed ... more on MuseumStuff.com
U S Grant Home State Historic Site
Bouthillier StreetGalena, IL, USA
EOld Market House State Historic Site
- 123 North Commerce Street
Galena, IL, USA - 815-777-3310,
- Overview The Old Market House, constructed in 1845-1846, was the focal point of community life during Galena's heyday. The greek revival Old Market House sheltered vendors and shoppers, who gathered in the heart of the river city's business district until 1910. -- Ownership of the building was ... more on MuseumStuff.com
Old Market House State Historic Site
123 North Commerce StreetGalena, IL, USA
FThe Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design
- 122 S. Bench St.
Galena, 61036 - +1 815 777 4444
- Overview The Chicago Athenaeum, an international museum, has opened a new satellite facility in Galena that features contemporary art, architecture ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design
122 S. Bench St.Galena, 61036
G41st Annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes
- 211 S. Bench St
Galena, 61036 - +1 815 777 9129
- Overview Guided tour of four privately owned and beautifully furnished houses. Tour includes admission to the Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum, housed in the ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
41st Annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes
211 S. Bench StGalena, 61036
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