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Old Market House State Historic Site

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77 Reviews

#19 of 53 things to do in Galena

Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings, Sights & Landmarks

123 N Commerce St, Galena, IL 61036-2209

+1 815-777-3310

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“Resourceful and informative”

There's a great deal of history packed into this space along with a very helpful staff. Enjoy... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

JCgolf9

Ottawa, Illinois

“good starting point”

Clean bathroom. The display was interesting for Civil War and local history buffs. Good... read more

Reviewed February 18, 2018

cdhcch

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Vendors peddled their wares at this Greek Revival Market House in the 19th century, which now hosts changing exhibits, meetings and special events.

4.5

77 reviews

Excellent56%
Very good22%
Average20%
Poor2%
Terrible0%

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“welcome center” (7 reviews)

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123 N Commerce St, Galena, IL 61036-2209

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JCgolf9

Ottawa, Illinois

533

Reviewed 1 week ago

Resourceful and informative

There's a great deal of history packed into this space along with a very helpful staff. Enjoy viewing some authentic pieces of history and find brochures for all sorts of area activities and attractions. AND, the building and location have a pretty neat history too!

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cdhcch

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

45164

Reviewed February 18, 2018

good starting point

Clean bathroom. The display was interesting for Civil War and local history buffs. Good information place for things to see in the area.

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Michegirl7

Dixon, Illinois

307

Reviewed October 18, 2017

Interesting and helpful!

This is a fun stop while in Galena. The museum houses many interesting things from the area and it is also a place to purchase tickets for various events in town. Our family took the walking tour with Ulysses Grant. Fun time!

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rockyjoe

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Reviewed October 9, 2017

OK for a quick visit

The Old Market House Historical Site was built in 1846 and was a central part of the community in the early days of Galena. This house is open every day from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and there is no cost to enter (but they...More

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Saturday8

Granite Bay

8258

Reviewed September 9, 2017

Start here

Start here when visiting Galena. Lots of information brochures about the area. The best part is the staff at the information center. They take the time to listen to you to discover your interests and make recommendations based on them.

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Taylor B

Chicago, Illinois

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Reviewed August 21, 2017

The place to start your tour of Galena

The Old Market House at 123 North Commerce Street, a block off Main Street in the heart of downtown Galena, has been converted into the Galena Welcome Center and is the place for visitors to start their tour of the historic town. Built in 1845,...More

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Deborah W

Little Rock, Arkansas

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Reviewed July 21, 2017 via mobile

Make this your first stop since it is combined with the visitors information center.

There are some very good exhibits on the Grant family and the Civil War. (I was amused to see two pair of Mrs. Grant's shoes.). I thought we would spend about 15 minutes but was surprised when we walked out an hour later. Good to...More

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0guest0

Madison, Wisconsin

Reviewed July 18, 2017

Visit Here First

We first visited the Galena Welcome Center because we were looking for a map. The center is in the "Old Market House", a building created during Galena's golden age to rent wagon stalls out to merchants who would sell their wares there. Nowadays, instead of...More

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GiGiWest23

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

7214

Reviewed July 3, 2017

tourist information stop is a first timer must

We had never been to Galena before and This was a great starting point. Got info on trolleys and where to eat. Also a nice exhibit on Grant

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Kate D

Illinois

235

Reviewed June 23, 2017

Make sure to stop!

Great for a quick break from shopping. They had two areas of very interesting historical items. We enjoyed looking at them and as a bonus, sat at a table and played a quick game of checkers. The staff were very helpful. They also sell reasonable...More

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