Galena & U S Grant Museum

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211 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036

The Galena & U.S. Grant Museum in Galena, IL is a historical treasure that offers visitors a captivating journey through the city's rich past. Housed in a magnificent 1858 Italianate mansion, the museum showcases exhibits on Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War, and various aspects of Galena's history, including lead mining and steamboating. With over 6,000 square feet of exhibit space, the museum presents true national treasures, such as renowned paintings, artifacts from the Vicksburg Siege, and fascinating stories of the region's mining and trade.

Guests can also explore the museum's gift and bookshop, which offers a wide selection of souvenirs, gifts, and books that delve into the historical significance of Galena and its surroundings. The Galena & U.S. Grant Museum is committed to engaging the community through innovative programming and events that bring history to life for people of all ages. With plans for a new museum on the horizon, the museum continues to evolve and preserve the remarkable stories of Galena and Jo Daviess County.

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Jim B.
7/10/2025

Great museum. We'd visited here last, about 20 years ago. Memory fades and it was time to revisit on this trip. All exhibits are housed inside on 2.5 floors. There is also a gift shop and...

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Melissa B.
11/30/2024

I very much recommend this museum, in order to learn more details about President Grant and the town of Galena. Walking in, you hear a mini lecture from a docent (ours was very enthusiastic and a...

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Dave C.
10/6/2024

This is a restored house from the 1850s that has been converted to a museum. This place covers both the history of Galena - with a focus on it's heyday in the 1830s-1850s as a major, bustling city...

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Megan K.
12/29/2023

Nice little museum to visit in Galena. As an historian, I found the price a bit high for such a small museum, but at least it's going to a good cause. Loved being able to see some of the...

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Frank T.
10/16/2023

An amazing collection of civil war stories and information. I learned a lot about how Galena supported the Underground Railroad. Wished it was more accessible. Steep and long stairways. Nice...

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