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Just west of downtown Decatur, Illinois, the Hieronymus Mueller Museum is open to the public on Tuesday through Saturday and other times by appointment. The Mueller Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the history of Mueller Company and of the family and descendants of Hieronymus Mueller.
The Hieronymus Mueller Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Hieronymus Muller, his family, and the company he founded. It also promotes an understanding and appreciation of this history and its association with local, regional, and national events.
The present-day Decatur, Illinois, campus of Mueller Co. had its beginnings with a large 2-story brick building erected on the corner of Cerro Gordo and College Streets.
The museum’s address is 420 West Eldorado Street in Decatur, IL. We’re open to the public on Tuesday through Saturday (except holidays) from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. You can also schedule a visit by calling 217-423-6161. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for those under 17 years of age.
The story of Hieronymus Mueller is like the stories of hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were driven to America by the dual forces of opportunity and necessity – the necessity to escape famine, political oppression, religious intolerance, or economic disasters.
Mueller Son Races from Bloomington to Decatur The story of Hieronymus Mueller and his interest in automobiles is pretty well known by those of us with an interest in Mueller history. Hieronymus earned a spot in automotive history through this success in America’s first auto race in 1895.
See the inside of a Mueller fire hydrant in action during a temporary hands-on exhibit at the Hieronymus Mueller Museum in Decatur, IL. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
Hieronymus Mueller Museum. 420 West Eldorado Street. Decatur, Illinois 62522. Phone: 217-423-6161. Email: info@muellermuseum.org.
The Taste of History event returns Saturday, October 7 from 5pm to 9pm. During this event, you’ll explore five Decatur history sites while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuves and drinks at each location.
The Hieronymus Mueller Museum is donating a selection of Jane Mueller’s private art collection to the Decatur Area Arts Council for an art exhibition and fundraiser April 1-23, 2022. Jane Mueller was an instrumental founder of the Hieronymus Mueller Museum, and an avid fine art collector.