Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the museum's exhibits and spaces.

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INDUSTRIAL HALL
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An original loading door has been converted to a show case in the "Industrial Hall" -- currently filled with small foundry castings and cigar memorabilia. Belleville produced more cigars than any other community in U.S. Revenue District #5 (Southern Illinois).

Stove manufacturing brought more wealth to Belleville and more product to the world than any other industry --
26 Belleville-made stoves and ranges are on permanent display.

Annex

Patternmaker Way

Industrial Hall

Union Hall

Office

Lobby/TV Viewing Area

Old Entrance

Church Street

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Guided tours available by appointment
Group tours can be arranged in advance.

Our Mission:

The Labor & Industry Museum is the only public institution devoted to the history of the labor and industry of Belleville and southwestern Illinois. Belleville was one of the most important centers for the growth of the Illinois industry, which ranked third in the nation in the late 19th century. The Museum's mission is to chronicle and interpret the area's rich cultural heritage of labor and industry. Belleville contributed significantly to the industrial movement by establishing some of the earliest and largest manufacturing establishments in the burgeoning United States.

123 North Church Street
Belleville, IL 62220

Phone: (618) 222-9430

Hours:
We are open 10 AM - 2 PM on Saturdays.
The museum is closed Sunday through Friday.
Contact us to arrange tours.