Welcome to the Froelich Tractor & 1890s Village Museum!
THE FROELICH FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026 at 1:30pm at St Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, 52159 in the Fellowship Hall Officers will be elected. New Members are welcome to join. There is a membership fee. Refreshments provided. Direct questions to Denise #563-880-1525
MUSEUM HOURS for the 2026 TOUR SEASON Open: May 9 - Sept 27, 2026 SUNDAYS: 11 AM - 5 PM MON, THURS, FRID, SAT: 10 AM - 5 PM 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
Large groups call to schedule. 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.