Welcome to the Froelich Tractor & 1890s Village Museum!

HOURS: Our Museum site is currently closed for
this season as of October 11, 2021.
Regular hours resume May 14, 2022.
We will be fully open there on:  
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.

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