The Historic Preservation Society of Macon County was given permission to develop, sponsor and manage the Galen School site as a heritage museum in 1992. The museum itself was dedicated in November of 1993. Former principal and noted Macon County Historian, the late Harold Blankenship and his wife former Macon County Librarian Rulene Blankenship were instrumental in establishing the museum. The late Mrs. Lucille Raines was also heavily involved in gathering items that are currently on display in the museum. The Galen School Museum of Macon County is located approximately 6 and one half miles from Lafayette on the Galen Road, State Route 161, just off the Scottsville Road.
Tours are also available by appointment.