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1826 DOWLING HOUSE HISTORIC TOURS
Closed Today, Wednesday 10/9/24
Re-opening Thursday @ 10:45 AM
Closing for Season on 10/21/24

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Dowling House Historic Tours

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The Dowling House was built in 1826 by John Dowling, and was the first stone building in Galena. It was a Trading Post and the Dowling family private residence. 

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Faithfully restored to its original 1826 appearance and condition, the Dowling House Historic Tour offers an incredible journey back in time, and will give you a genuine, immersive perspective into Galena's frontier and lead mining past. 

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Fun for all, all ages welcome. Family friendly daytime tours.

$14 per person, General Admission
Children 12 and under free 
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Open Wednesday through Sunday
Tours at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 2 PM.

About the Dowling Tour

  • 40 Minute Guided Tour Through The 1826 Dowling House

  • Tours offered daily May through October.

  • Located at 220 Diagonal St. just across Main St. from Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant

  • Attached Gift Shop and Ticket Office

  • Tickets are available for Dowling House Tours in person at the Dowling House Gift Shop. Gift Shop opens at 10:45 am.

  • Tickets are first come first served, as availability allows. Tours limited to 16 people at a time.

  • Tours run on the hour, starting at 11 am. Last tour at 3 pm.

  • Combo Tickets including The Belvedere Mansion are Available in person at the Dowling House Gift Shop

  • The Dowling House is an historic tour, not a  haunted themed tour, but strange things have occurred.

  • Bring your camera! Still pictures allowed, no ongoing audio or video recording please

  • The Dowling House is a museum, do not handle or sit on furniture, keep kids under control at all times. Kids 12 and under are free, but MUST be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.

  • Disruptive, drunk, unruly or combative behavior will result in ejection without refund   

  • Sorry, no bathroom facilities, and not wheelchair/handicapped accessible

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The Dowling Historic Tour takes place at the Dowling House

220 Diagonal St Galena, IL 61036

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