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Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum


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Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum Housed in the 1858 Daniel A. Barrows mansion where much of the home's original detail still exists, the museum exhibits include Civil War, mining, steamboating, clothing, geology, dolls, toys. Original 1830s mine shaft. History video. Book, gift and antique shop.


Admission: Adult: 4.00 10-18 yrs. old: 3.00 Under 10 yrs.: Free
Hours: Daily: 9am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays.
Address: 211 S. Bench St.
Phone: 815-777-9129
Our Email: info@galenahistorymuseum.org
Our Website:www.galenahistorymuseum.org

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