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.

Getting There & Details

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
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.galenahistorymuseum.org
Map
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