DeMoulin Museum

DeMoulin Museum Dedicated to the founders, employees, and products of DeMoulin Bros. & Co. The museum officially opened on March 20, 2010. DeMoulin Bros.

was founded in 1892 by Ed DeMoulin, a photographer by trade. The museum houses one of the world's largest collections of early 20th century lodge initiation devices (i.e. the Ferris Wheel goat, trick chair, lung tester, lifting and spraying machine), all made by the DeMoulin company in Greenville.

Some photos from DeMoulin Museum curator John Goldsmith's program Saturday at the Masonic Lodge in Walnut Cove, NC. The...
06/02/2026

Some photos from DeMoulin Museum curator John Goldsmith's program Saturday at the Masonic Lodge in Walnut Cove, NC. There were 30 people in attendance including one gent who drove four hours for the fun. Maris Goldsmith was a great helper to her daddy. And Maris's mommy took the photos. :)

06/02/2026

On Saturday, DeMoulin Museum curator John Goldsmith brought our road show to Walnut Cove (NC) Masonic Lodge #629. Thanks to our friend John Finney for the invitation!

It's taken around 100 years for this skeleton and coffin to make its way back to Greenville via Parkersburg, WV then Len...
06/01/2026

It's taken around 100 years for this skeleton and coffin to make its way back to Greenville via Parkersburg, WV then Lenoir, NC. Thanks again to Carl and Ellen Butcher for donating these cool DeMoulin-made artifacts to the museum. It was raining when we picked up Skelly Skellington. Here's a look at loading the coffin, strapping it in the U-Haul (thank heavens we weren't pulled over by State Police), and its new home at the DeMoulin Museum.

06/01/2026

We've returned from Lenoir, NC with our new friend we've named Skelly Skellington. Thanks to Carl and Ellen Butcher for donating this DeMoulin-made coffin to the museum! Details in the video.

We're bringing back something (someone) from North Carolina. Details coming tonight!
05/31/2026

We're bringing back something (someone) from North Carolina. Details coming tonight!

For around 60 years, until 1982 when the division was sold, DeMoulin Bros. and Co. manufactured graduation caps & gowns...
05/28/2026

For around 60 years, until 1982 when the division was sold, DeMoulin Bros. and Co. manufactured graduation caps & gowns and choir robes. During this graduation time of year, we remember this important part of the company's history. DeMoulin was the first company to offer rental and disposable caps and gowns.

We're just days away from the DeMoulin Museum Road Show coming to North Carolina!
05/25/2026

We're just days away from the DeMoulin Museum Road Show coming to North Carolina!

Thanks to Karen Shaw who recently donated these DeMoulin catalog printer blocks. They feature lodge regalia, a church pe...
05/23/2026

Thanks to Karen Shaw who recently donated these DeMoulin catalog printer blocks. They feature lodge regalia, a church pew, and a Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen badge. We have a case dedicated to DeMoulin catalogs and printer blocks. These are a nice addition.

Did a program today for the residents of Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare. Maris did a great job helping her daddy!...
05/23/2026

Did a program today for the residents of Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare. Maris did a great job helping her daddy! Thanks to Kennedy Cherry for the invitation. A short but fun program.

We're celebrating America's 250th with some classic 1950s cars and trucks, live music, and classic American food!
05/19/2026

We're celebrating America's 250th with some classic 1950s cars and trucks, live music, and classic American food!

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205 S. Prairie Street
Greenville, IL
62246

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

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(618) 664-4115

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