Visit John Deere Mobile Guide
The FREE interactive John Deere mobile guide features audio tours, photos, video, selfie filters, and virtual reality experiences at the John Deere Pavilion, John Deere Historic Site, John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, and John Deere World Headquarters, as well as a behind the scenes look at artifacts, documents, photos, and art from the company archives.
Machines
There’s something for everyone at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum. Explore our collection of Deere equipment at the site of the very first Deere tractor factory.
Artifacts
Discover rare artifacts from our storied past. Trace the history of John Deere from a simple steel plow to today’s modern working machines.
Exhibits
Grip the handles of a steel plow and test your strength against real horsepower. Explore the history of John Deere in our interactive exhibits.
Upcoming Events
- December 14: Holiday Celebration 2024
Free admission
Because we’re proud of our heritage and encourage everyone to share in our storied history, each John Deere Attractions Site is open to the public and completely FREE.
Hours
Sunday-Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
Closed
New Year's Day | July 4th
Thanksgiving | Christmas Eve
Christmas Day | New Year's Eve
Directions
The John Deere Tractor & Museum is located on the west side of the TechWorks Campus, a 30-acre advanced manufacturing, innovation, and commercial center in downtown Waterloo, Iowa.
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Contact us
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
500 Westfield Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: (319) 292-6126
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