THE ANNEX

Our Annex houses more of our collection. Have a glimpse.

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Women's Work After the Civil War

This exhibit focuses on women's role in work: Public Service, Teaching, Nursing, MIlitary, Dressmaking,
and Beauty Culture.

Print Shop

Belleville was the leading publisher in Southern Illinois for German and English language newspapers. This exhibit centers around setting type by hand and printing on a flatbed press. The exhibit includes numerous original newspapers from the 1850s, and the very last German language newspaper dated 6/26/1926

Belleville Public Square

Photos of the four Belleville Public Square quadrants from 1914 and 2014. Also included is a City of Belleville map from 1935. Exhibit funded by the Belleville News-Democrat.

Annex

Patternmaker Way

Industrial Hall

Union Hall

Office

Lobby/TV Viewing Area

Old Entrance

Church Street

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.