Bring history to life!
Explore interactive displays, marvel at classic machines, and get an up-close look at rare John Deere artifacts. At the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, we bring history to life. Witness our evolution from horse drawn to horsepower, and discover how the innovations of the past help to shape our future!
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 or test your strength against real horsepower. Explore the history of John Deere with interactive exhibits, including our newly renovated Waterloo Works 3-D model where you can explore the John Deere factory campus from 1964.