Galena History Museum in Galena, Illinois
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- Business name: Galena History Museum
- Address:
- 211 S. Bench St.
Galena, Illinois 61036 - Phone number: 815-777-9129
- Fax number: 815-777-9131
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- Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Description:
- In historic downtown Galena, this 7,000 sq. ft. museum offers an in-depth look at the history of "the town that time forgot." View an authentic lead mine, Thomas Nast's epic "Peace In Union" painting marking the end of the Civil War, U.S. Grant family objects, and much more. Award-winning 16-minute video gives a good overview of why Galena was once larger than Chicago. Open daily 9-4:30 year round. Gift/book shop. Admission fee; under age 10 free. www.galenahistorymuseum.org
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- Last update: 2006-08-28
- Visits: 3436
