Welcome to the Froelich Tractor & 1890s Village Museum!
THE FROELICH 1890s VILLAGE MUSEUM SITE WILL OPEN FOR THE 2023 TOUR SEASON ON MAY 13, 2023. The Froelich Museum will resume normal hours on May 13, 2023. (Closed Tues & Wed's.) Open Mon, Thurs, Frid, & Sat: 10AM-5PM and Sundays: 11AM-5PM Large Groups call to schedule your tour. If you'd like to book the Froelich Barn Event Center please call Denise #563-880-1525. Or email: froelichtractor1892@yahoo.com
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.