Rix Antiques,

235 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

"Rick is a super friendly guy and loves sharing his stories and knowledge with all who walk through the door. He digs the fossils himself in Wyoming and Africa, and he really knows his stuff. His passion is evident. We ended up buying a couple of items and both are now displayed in our living room. We stumbled upon this place quite by accident, but we'll certainly make a point to visit again in the spring!"

"This was definitely the highlight of our entire trip! So many paper and fossil treasures, and Rick was a delight. If you come to Galena this shop is a must!"

"Rick is a pleasure to speak to, and full of facts and information. His store is filled with fossils, teeth, old maps dating back to the 1700's, coins, and many other interesting artifacts. This is an amazing hidden gem in downtown Galena!"

"I brought my Italian friend to Galena, and as we were walking downtown, we stumbled upon this really small antique store. Once inside, we were welcomed by Rick, the owner. He was very friendly and chatted with us. We shared stories with him, and he even gave us some free newspaper clips and a shark tooth. The store itself is fascinating. I really enjoyed going through all his antiques. Truly unique."

"Happening upon Rix Antiques was the highlight of our walk in downtown Galena. Rick was so friendly and knowledgeable and the large variety of fossils and antiques was fun to search through. We purchased several items and he discussed the origin and history of each piece with us. We will definitely be back next time!"