Welcome to the Froelich Tractor & 1890s Village Museum!
HOURS: Our Museum site opens for tours this season on May 14 - Sept 25, 2022. Also open Oct 1 & 2, 8 & 9th. Open for fully guided, kid & family friendly tours: Mon, Thur, Frid & Sat: 10am-5pm Sundays 11am-5pm There is an admission fee. Large groups call ahead to schedule. 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.