It contains many objects associated with Mazzuchelli's life. At other times, contact director. The museum contains a large collection of Benton and area artifacts, as well as objects from Benton's mining history. Nancy Kunkel, Librarian. Library contains an excellent collection of local-history and genealogical materials.
Features artifacts and documents chronicling the history of Lafayette County.
The museum, housed in the old jail, is a fine example of Egyptian Revival architecture and is a National Historic Landmark. P.O. Box 266. The lead mining and smelting and the steamboating that led to the founding of Galena are depicted, as well as Ulysses Grant memorabilia, geology, toys and dolls, vintage clothing, and more, in an 1858 Italianate home. Provides step-on guide services and tours of Galena and historical research and genealogical information. Includes a gift and book shop.