Welcome to the Froelich Tractor & 1890s Village Museum!

MUSEUM FALL HOURS for the 2026 TOUR SEASON
Open: Sept 13 - Sept 25, 2026
SUNDAYS: Noon - 5 PM
MON, THURS, FRID, SAT: 10 AM - 5 PM
Special FALL-DER-ALL Hours:
Sat, Sept 26 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, Sept 27  Breakfast in the Barn 8 AM - 1 PM closing approx 3:30pm
Note we will no longer be open weekdays.
Also OPEN:
OCT 3rd SAT: 10 AM - 5PM
OCT 4th SUN: 12 - 5PM
OCT 10th SAT: 10 AM - 5 PM
OCT 11th SUN: 12 - 5 PM final day for the season.

Large groups call to schedule.
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Museum Phone #563-536-2841
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.

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