The Mueller Company Gave Out Free Rocking Chairs?

White Rocking Chair given to employees as a wedding gift in 1920's
In the 1920’s the Mueller Company started giving gifts to Mueller employees upon their marriage. Each new bride was given a rocking chair and belonged to the Rocking Chair Club.

Your Invitation

The Hieronymous Mueller Museum is proud to display numerous exhibits and memorabilia from the Company’s history. We invite you to visit this incredible collection at your earliest convenience.

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.

Recent Stories

Working at Mueller Co. in 1925

An interesting little bit of history was unearthed in sorting some old company papers - Mueller Information and Factory Rules. This small 34 page booklet was published in 1925 for distribution to all employees and tells us a great deal about the relationship of the...

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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.

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Defeating “The Cup of Death”

In the summer of 1911, Decatur newspapers were filled with the buzz of the new state law abolishing the public drinking cup. “The Cup of Death”, would soon be a thing of the past.

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News & Events

Fire Hydrant Display through February 2025

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.

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Collections Internship – PAID

The Hieronymus Mueller Museum occasionally offers a paid Collections Internship. There is not an internship opportunity open at this time, but please check back.

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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.

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