Attractions in Galena, IL.
galena history museum - Founded in 1938, the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society in the Barrows Mansion, is Home to the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum. View the ‘Ghosts of the Grants” hologram and explore Galena’s connection to the Civil War including nine Generals in the award-winning video: Lincoln, Grant & Galena. The museum is home to the original "Peace in Union" oil painting by Thomas Nast. The painting depicts the scene a...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Galena updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Saturday 27th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:00 and will set at 19:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 20.6°C. Heavy rain which could cause some standing water is expected, 11mm of rainfall is possible today. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 16mph.
On Sunday 28th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:00 and will set at 19:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 18.7°C. Heavy rainfall which could cause localised flooding is expected at times. Watch out for severe weather warnings, 25mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 28mph.
On Monday 29th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:58 and will set at 20:00. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 16.6°C. A light shower is possible, 2mm of rainfall is possible today. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 22mph.
On Tuesday 30th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:57 and will set at 20:01. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 22.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 24mph.
On Wednesday 01st May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:56 and will set at 20:02. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 23.7°C. A light shower is possible, 2mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 30mph.
On Thursday 02nd May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:54 and will set at 20:03. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 25.8°C. Heavy rain which could cause deep standing water and surface flooding is possible. Watch out for local severe weather warnings, 22mm of rainfall is possible today. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 30mph.
On Friday 03rd May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:53 and will set at 20:04. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 18.5°C. Heavy rain which could cause some standing water is expected, 13mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 20mph.
On Saturday 04th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:52 and will set at 20:05. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 16.9°C. A light shower is possible, 2mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 20mph.
Our weather forecast for Galena is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
211 S. Bench Street
Galena
IL
61036
815.777.9129
galena history museum - Founded in 1938, the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society in the Barrows Mansion, is Home to the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum. View the ‘Ghosts of the Grants” hologram and explore Galena’s connection to the Civil War including nine Generals in the award-winning video: Lincoln, Grant & Galena.
The museum is home to the original "Peace in Union" oil painting by Thomas Nast. The painting depicts the scene at Appomattox Courthouse with Lee surrendering to Grant.
Peer down an authentic 1830s lead mine shaft, the only one in Illinois! The complete Galena story under one roof; 6,500 square feet of amazing history!
Open daily 9 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day