Galion History Center invites you to visit our historic campus featuring 5 historic buildings and two museum spaces.
Brownella Cottage is a beautifully maintained Victorian mansion built in 1887. Featuring all of its original furnishings, the home of William & Ella Brown has a unique place in the history of Galion, Ohio.
The Galion History Museum is located in the Brownella Cottage Carriage House.
The Hayden-Helfrich Annex was officially added to our campus in Fall of 2021. This museum space features our oversized artifacts with a focus on Galion industry, business, and schools.
*The Annex museum does not operate from November-April.
Brownella Cottage and The Hayden Helfrich Annex museum is open for group or individual tours by appointment during our open season May-December. Tours are $7.00 per adult and $5.00 for children 6+ and children 5 under are free. Handicapped accessibility is limited in the Cottage, but there are accessible public restrooms available. Parking is free. We can assist you in planning an enjoyable day in Galion, Ohio. Call 419-468-9338 or email us at galionhistory@gmail.com today to schedule your tour!
