Welcome to the Froelich Tractor & 1890s Village Museum!
THE FROELICH 1890s VILLAGE MUSEUM SITE The Museum hours change: As of Oct 14, 2024 we are closed for this season. We will open again on May 10, 2025 We will then resume normal tourism hours. Sundays: 11AM-5PM Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10AM -5PM See you then!
If you'd like to book the Froelich Barn Event Center please call Denise #563-880-1525. Or email: [email protected]
Home to John Froelich's invention of the first gasoline tractor to propel itself forward & back in 1892. This became the forerunner to the John Deere Tractor Company. Our guided tours include:
1891 General Store and Post Office
Replicas of John Froelich's first tractor
1866 One Room School: Froelich #5
Warehouse and Blacksmith Shop
Railroad Depot
Jim Cowell small scale Semi's
1903 Vintage Barn
History of Froelich
Come enjoy your tour of the many buildings at Froelich 1890s Village Museum. A great place to bring your entire family, kid-friendly, engaging & fun as you step back in time.