Watch the sparks fly!
Filled with tools and equipment from its 100 year history. While the shop is a museum, forges are totally operable and blacksmiths are on duty during the season. Check out our well-stocked gift shop filled with things made by our blacksmiths and also our local foundry, and they do beautiful custom work i.e., beautiful fireplace sets to complement the style of your home. Come watch the sparks fly at the Old Blacksmith Shop!
HOURS
May – October
Friday-Monday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
ADDRESS
245 Commerce Street
Galena, IL 61036
Phone: 815-777-1893
ADMISSION
Adults: $5.00
Family: $15.00
Under 10: Free
Custom Work
Not only does the Old Blacksmith Shop have a fully operational blacksmith operation, its trained volunteer blacksmiths also create a limited number custom iron items from scratch. Some of these are for available for sale to the public. Special orders also may be accepted, subject to backlogs.
