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The Mueller Museum CLOSED on Thursday, May 18
The Hieronymus Mueller Museum will be CLOSED on Thursday, May 18.
Hieronymus Mueller Museum Offering Free Admission to Jumpstart Planning for New Exhibit
Central Illinois residents and visitors are invited to explore the Hieronymus Mueller Museum free of charge this summer! The museum is offering free admission to anyone who completes a short survey about their visit during May, June, and July 2023.
Taste of History
A progressive evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres returns!
The Taste of History event returns this year Saturday, October 7 from 5-9pm. During this event, you’ll explore five of Decatur’s history sites while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuves and drinks at each location.
Mueller Museum Donating Art to Decatur Area Arts Council for Fundraiser
The Hieronymus (HAIR-on-i-mus) Mueller Museum of Decatur, IL is partnering with the Decatur Area Arts Council to showcase a selection of museum founder, Jane Mueller’s personal art collection. The show will be up April 1-23 in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Decatur Area Arts Council. All of the art will be for sale, with proceeds supporting the Arts Council. Learn more at DecaturARTS.org.
Decatur Attorney Loves History
June 29, 2020
Learn more about Decatur and Hieronymus Mueller’s history in this short video by Gary Geisler!
Decatur Magazine: Living The American Dream
Decatur Magazine, June 1, 2020
Visit the Hieronymus Mueller Museum and you’ll step into the rich story of a man heralded as a creative genius, prolific inventor and community champion. Chapters, as viewed through Mueller Company’s lens, are historical snapshots only Decatur can share.
Herald & Review: Mueller Breaks Fresh Ground
Herald & Review, October 29, 2019
WAND-TV: Discovering Central Illinois
WAND-TV, October 23, 2019
Herald & Review: Benefits Still Flow from Mueller’s Legacy
Herald & Review, August 8, 2019
WAND-TV: A portrait of the American dream
WAND-TV, November 6, 2017
Hieronymus Mueller moved to the United States in 1832. Through hard work and dedication, Mueller helped change the gas and water industry. Mueller was a German immigrant and an inventor and businessman.
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The Mueller Museum CLOSED on Thursday, May 18
The Hieronymus Mueller Museum will be CLOSED on Thursday, May 18.
Hieronymus Mueller Museum Offering Free Admission to Jumpstart Planning for New Exhibit
Central Illinois residents and visitors are invited to explore the Hieronymus Mueller Museum free of charge this summer! The museum is offering free admission to anyone who completes a short survey about their visit during May, June, and July 2023.
Mueller Museum Donating Art to Decatur Area Arts Council for Fundraiser
The Hieronymus (HAIR-on-i-mus) Mueller Museum of Decatur, IL is partnering with the Decatur Area Arts Council to showcase a selection of museum founder, Jane Mueller’s personal art collection. The show will be up April 1-23 in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Decatur Area Arts Council. All of the art will be for sale, with proceeds supporting the Arts Council. Learn more at DecaturARTS.org.
Decatur Attorney Loves History
June 29, 2020
Learn more about Decatur and Hieronymus Mueller’s history in this short video by Gary Geisler!
Decatur Magazine: Living The American Dream
Decatur Magazine, June 1, 2020
Visit the Hieronymus Mueller Museum and you’ll step into the rich story of a man heralded as a creative genius, prolific inventor and community champion. Chapters, as viewed through Mueller Company’s lens, are historical snapshots only Decatur can share.
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