Walking Tours
We provide a one-hour walking tour of Galena's Main Street every Saturday, May through October. Come along with our experienced guide and see where U.S. Grant worked as a leather store clerk. Hear the stories of wealthy steamboat captains, hardy miners, prosperous merchants and Civil War heroes, all of whom helped build the boom town of the Old Northwest. You'll even see some movie locations from "Field of Dreams," too! Tours begin at 10:00 A.M. in the lobby of the DeSoto House Hotel at 230 S. Main Street and cost $5.00 per person. Other days and times by appointment.

Step-On Guides for Bus Groups
We provide an experienced and accurate guide who will board your motorcoach and provide you with a 30 minute narration of Galena's historic district. If you wish, we can also do a tour through the countryside, identifying old mine sites, the Mississippi River and the unglaciated character of our beautiful terrain. Various historic sites, such as the U.S. Grant House, can also be added to the tour.

Museum Tours
We offer tours for all types of groups from schools to retirees. Teachers, please click here to see how visiting our museum can help you meet state learning objectives. Please call us at (815)777-9129 or e-mail us at: info@galenahistorymuseum.org for rates and other information.

Testimonials
"We had a guided tour and she gave us an outstanding tour of the museum."
"The guided tour was excellent! She was very knowledgeable and personable. Thank you."