• Older tractor models display at The John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum

    John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum

    Thank you for your interest in John Deere attractions and tours. Due to the coronavirus pandemic our facilities are not currently open. These include:

    • John Deere Pavilion and John Deere Store; Moline, IL
    • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and John Deere Store; Waterloo, IA
    • John Deere Historic Site; Grand Detour, IL
    • World Headquarters Display Floor; Moline, IL
    • Factory and facility tours in the U.S.

    Our priority is the safety of our employees and visitors. We continue to monitor state and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and will follow recommendations for safely reopening John Deere attractions and tours. Please continue to check VisitJohnDeere.com for updates.

    Bring history to life!

    Explore interactive displays, marvel at classic machines, and get an up-close look at rare John Deere artifacts. At the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, we bring history to life. Witness our evolution from horse drawn to horsepower, and discover how the innovations of the past help to shape our future!

    A Waterloo Boy Tractor on the museum display floor

    Machines

    There’s something for everyone at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum. Explore our collection of Deere equipment at the site of the very first Deere tractor factory.

    Tractor models display at the John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum

    Artifacts

    Discover rare artifacts from our storied past. Trace the history of John Deere from a simple steel plow to today’s modern working machines.

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    Exhibits

    Grip the handles of a steel plow and test your strength against real horsepower. Explore the history of John Deere in our interactive exhibits.

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    While you’re here

    • Father looking on as boy sits on grandma’s lap on a vintage tractor
    • Family playing with a replica of the original John Deere plow
    • Two boys playing at part of the tractor exhibit
    • People examining a tractor cutaway on display at the John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum
    • Children looking at a Waterloo Boy Tractor on display
    • A boy walking around a large tractor with mom and dad
    • Children gathered inside at part of the John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum
    • Children sitting on tractor seats from various years
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    Free admission

    Because we’re proud of our heritage and encourage everyone to share in our storied history, each John Deere Attractions Site is open to the public and completely FREE.

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    Hours

    Regular hours:
    Monday: 1pm–5pm
    Tuesday–Saturday: 9am–5pm
    Sunday: Closed

    Holiday hours:
    Closed New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve

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    Directions

    The John Deere Tractor & Museum is located on the west side of the TechWorks Campus, a 30-acre advanced manufacturing, innovation, and commercial center in downtown Waterloo, Iowa.
    Check the map.

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    Contact us

    John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
    500 Westfield Avenue
    Waterloo, IA 50701
    319.292.6126
    Email Us

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    Take a tour

    Explore the museum yourself or add a tour guide to your visit. Guided tours are available for free upon request. Schedule your tour in advance or ask museum staff about availability.

    For information on group tours, call 319-292-6126 or email us.

    Three young children pulling ropes on an interactive display experiencing how hard it is to pull a plow

    Educational and fun school field trips

    The John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum offers tours for school groups of all ages. Students can explore a variety of hands-on activities and interactive displays to learn how the agricultural innovations of the past guided the way for modern farming equipment and technology.

    Tour guides lead all school field trips. The entire tour takes approximately 1.5 hours, and can be scheduled year round.

    School Field Trip Information & Form about Educational and fun school field trips

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