Dowling House
220 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL 61036
History Museums
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling.
Built of limestone, it was once the only trading post in the city. The Dowling House was equipped with primitive living quarters and hosted many fur traders in years past.
Tour guides provide a complete history of the development of the City of Galena and Dowling House while you browse through quaint artifacts from the early nineteenth century.
Attendee Capacity: 30 People Tour Length: 30 Minutes Group Rates Available
Open Seasonally.
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- Mon: 11:00am – 3:30pm
- Tue: 11:00am – 3:30pm
- Wed: 11:00am – 3:30pm
- Thu: 11:00am – 3:30pm
- Fri: 11:00am – 3:30pm
- Sat: 10:00am – 4:30pm
- Sun: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Adults and 12 year olds & older - cost $14.
Free for children under 12 years old.
Any child under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
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