Hieronymus Mueller Museum, Illinois, United States
4.5 (14 reviews) Spent Ranking #5 in Decatur Speciality Museums
Intriguing history of Mueller and Decatur
The exhibits and entire experience was incredibly fascinating. I had no idea that Mueller had invented as much as he had and was the epitome of "The American Dream" come true. It is a smaller museum but I could've spent hours listening to the tour guide and reading all of the information on the exhibits. I will definitely be going back with my kids.
Address
420 W Eldorado St, Decatur, IL 62522-2189
Website
http://muellermuseum.org/
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 3:46
User Ratings
4.5 based on (14 reviews)
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Reviews
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5CAF 5:00 PM Jul 20, 2022
Interesting Small Museum
We enjoyed this very nice museum in Decatur. Mueller was an inventor of a variety of water related products so important to our communities. Who knew? The displays are very informative and beautifully laid out. We learned so much as we worked our way through the museum. If you are in the area and looking for a way to spend an hour or so, you'll enjoy this. And you will learn a lot, too!
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5PROF_CONSULTANT 5:00 PM Jun 8, 2013
Small Museum with a BIG Story
This is a museum focused on all the patents received by Hieronymus Mueller who came here as a gunsmith, but wound up as an important engineer on water mains, water valves and hydrants. A great little museum to go to for understanding the water infrastructure of this country. He also was one of the first people to buy a Mercedes. He improved it by putting on a reverse gear. Just one of the innovations by this person who built Decatur and its industrial base. A great place to take kids to expand their knowledge of history as well as engineering. Adults can learn a lot as well.
