Swindlers' Ridge Museum

Local area history museum covering home, business, farming, and professional artifacts from the last 150 years. Featured are military uniforms and other items from four wars and tools, photos, and mine models from the frontier and modern lead- and zinc-mining eras. Donations accepted.

Located near the center of town, Swindlers’ Ridge Museum is the home to artifacts and historical memorabilia from
Benton and the surrounding area. Included is memorabilia from the lead-mining industry that once was so prevalent in
and around Benton. The museum is open from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Other visits may be made by appointment by contacting Pauline Alexander at 608.759.3441.