Admission: Free Admission
Hours: M-F: 9am-1pm. Sa: 9am-3pm. Closed major holidays.
Address:
1001 Michigan Ave.
Phone: 309-342-1181
Wheelchair Accessible Facility
Come visit us in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg is the birth place and burial site of the internationally known writer, Carl Sandburg. The Visitor Center contains a museum, a museum shop, a small theater where several informative videos about Carl Sandburg are shown and a renovated "barn"
Galesburg, IL Historic HomesThe Central Congregational Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was erected in 1898
Galesburg, IL Historic ChurchesThe restored vaudeville Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a monument to the spirit of Galesburg and Knox County - a love of history, the arts and community. Described as "a veritable house of enchantment" when it opened its doors on August 19, 1916
Galesburg, IL Historic TheatresThe Galesburg Railroad Museum celebrates the shared histories of Galesburg and the railroad. Tour a real steam locomotive. See the authentic railroad memorabilia. Great for kids and rail fans!
Galesburg, IL Railroad HistoryThe Hall of Fame features displays and plaques, as well as many other attractions of historical interest....
Personal collection of Gary Simpkins. Permanent displays show artifacts from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I...
The Rudie Black collection of guns and the Lincoln Courtroom are the museum's main attractions as well as an extensive assort...