As part of Galena's 200th birthday celebration, the Galena Center for the Arts is proud to announce the opening of a new dedicated gallery space honoring Alfie Mueller (1909–2004), who devoted his life to preserving Galena’s history through a remarkable collection of more than 10,000 historic photographs, tintypes, and newspaper clippings.

The exhibit will feature a selection of images from Alfie’s collection and a video highlighting his work, offering a rare glimpse into Galena’s past.

The gallery is free and open to the public during regular gallery hours and by appointment for school and tour groups thanks to support from the Illinois Arts Council and the Galena Foundation.

Grand Opening

Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1-4 pm

Special presentation in the theater at 3 pm

Thursdays through Sundays
Open during gallery hours