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Galesburg Railroad Museum

211 South Seminary Street , Galesburg, IL 61401

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The Galesburg Railroad Museum is a not for profit corporation established to promote the research, exploration, and discovery of the history of the railroad industry as it applies to Galesburg and Western Illinois.

Its objective is to gather and preserve artifacts, historical documents, data, letters, accounts, and articles as it relates to the history of the local railroad. Tour a real steam locomotive and see the authentic railroad memorabilia. Find out just how deep Galesburg's roots are in the railroad industry. Great for kids and rail fans! Conveniently located right next door to the Amtrak Depot.

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Lake Storey Beach •  Jun 20 @ 8PM

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Photography Triennial Exhibition

Galesburg Communtiy Arts Center •  Jun 20 – Jul 19

Embrace and appreciate photography as another art form while seeing its unique capabilities as its own form.

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Galesburg Railroad Days

Downtown Galesburg •  Jun 26 – Jun 29 @ 10AM

Celebrating Galesburg's rich railroad history, Railroad Days is an annual summer festival that brings a carnival, entertainment, and railroad-themed events to the heart of the city,…

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