Plan Your Visit

Contact the DeMoulin Museum by email, phone, or social media. Research an artifact. Plan your visit, schedule a group tour, speaking program or small conference. Your tour of the DeMoulin Museum can be specialized for your group and even combined with other interesting attractions around Greenville.

Goat Board Photo Fun, School Tour, 2018

“The DeMoulin Museum is a ‘one of a kind’ experience. I bring several adult groups from St. Louis each year, and they love it. John is the perfect host/docent as he exhibits each device. With his poised demeanor, he cracks everyone up. This is one memorable place that you’ll never forget!” — Linda Koenig / Gateway Tours


Contact Us

sword icon Is your question about Fraternal, Societal, or Ceremonial Swords? Any of such swords found with a DeMoulin Bros factory label or mark were, in fact, NOT manufactured by DeMoulin Bros; the company merely re-sold them. We at the DeMoulin Museum are not experts in the field of fraternal or ceremonial swords, so for information regarding the features, usages, or value of such items, please contact an arms expert or the organization with which the sword is associated. Thank you!

Phone

(618) 664-4115

Location

DeMoulin Museum, 205 S. Prairie, Greenville, IL, 62246
Two blocks southeast of the Greenville square.

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Getting up front and personal with the Masonic Library & Museum Association annual meeting, hosted by the DeMoulin Museum in 2018

“The Masonic Library and Museum Association held its 2018 annual meeting at the DeMoulin Museum. The members in attendance were surprised and excited to see the variety of its holdings since its focus is on the products of a single company — the DeMoulin Bros. & Co. Therefore, the collection has many unique items such as trick chairs, a guillotine, and (of course) those famous goats. We enjoyed the opportunity to test some of them, including the lifting and spanking machine, and to have a demonstration of the lung machine. There is much fun and laughter to be found in this museum. Among the products of the company are a number of costumes from fraternal organizations, some of which were new to us. All in all, we had an enjoyable visit to the Museum (and to Greenville) and highly recommend this museum.” — Brian Rountree / Masonic Library Museum Association

Tour Information

Hours

September through May:
Sat: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

June through August:
Fri: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Admission

Admission by donation.

DeMoulin Museum logo 10th Anniversary
green ribbon and gray circle website badge recognizing Illinois Association of Museum's 2023 Award of Merit for Community Partnership

Group tours welcome

Tours of the Museum can be arranged for any day of the week. Call to schedule one. In our new location, we can accommodate as many as 60 people. Minimum 6 people, please.

Plan a bus or group tour by connecting with the curator. Your tour of the DeMoulin Museum can be specialized for your group and combined with other interesting attractions in Greenville’s downtown and country. Get information and schedule your tour by contacting us at (618) 664-4115 or by using our email form.

Featured in May 2022 Issue of “Group Tour Magazine”!

Click the image below for enlarged view magazine article text in two columns plus women smile on yellow wool-upholstered Bucking Goat and two men demonstrate Trick Guillotine.

Programs & Speaking Engagements

Looking for a program for your historical society, club, school class, or fraternal organization? John Goldsmith, DeMoulin Museum curator, is available. He’ll share the story of this unique company through a series of images, artifacts, and demonstrations. For more information (including booking fees), e-mail us today.

John Goldsmith, DeMoulin Museum curator, speaks at the Douglas County Museum in Tuscola, Illinois.
John Goldsmith, DeMoulin Museum curator, speaks at the Grand Lodge of California Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Researchers & Small Conferences

We would be happy to provide more information on DeMoulin Bros history and artifacts. Also we are able to host small targeted conferences or workshops, e-mail us today.


Getting up front and personal with the Masonic Library & Museum Association annual meeting, hosted by the DeMoulin Museum in 2018

“The Masonic Library and Museum Association held its 2018 annual meeting at the DeMoulin Museum. The members in attendance were surprised and excited to see the variety of its holdings since its focus is on the products of a single company — the DeMoulin Bros. & Co. Therefore, the collection has many unique items such as trick chairs, a guillotine, and (of course) those famous goats. We enjoyed the opportunity to test some of them, including the lifting and spanking machine, and to have a demonstration of the lung machine. There is much fun and laughter to be found in this museum. Among the products of the company are a number of costumes from fraternal organizations, some of which were new to us. All in all, we had an enjoyable visit to the Museum (and to Greenville) and highly recommend this museum.” — Brian Rountree / Masonic Library Museum Association


“Wink-a-dink” the goat hopes you’ll visit him!

Experience the corral of Lodge Initiation Goats and other contraptions for yourself!

Wink-a-dink, DeMoulin Museum mascot
Woman wearing top hat, goggles, and peasant blouse leans blaise across a blacksmith created goat machine with wool coat and metal horns.

Help support the DeMoulin Museum!

The DeMoulin Museum is a 501c3 not for profit organization. Although endorsed by DeMoulin Bros. & Co., the DeMoulin Museum is not operated by the factory. Your donation is important to maintaining the museum.

Sponsorship Forms available for Download in PDF and at the Museum.

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