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  • 5/5 Dwight A. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great visit learning about this tractor leader. Beautiful layout and clean museum. It was FREE to attend. Masks are required to visit. Left being more educated about John Deere. Goal achieved. They have engaging exhibits for kids. Simple activity but you get to punch a timecard. Had to explain that to my kids as I doubt they’ll see much of that activity in today’s modern world.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim D. 1 year ago on Google • 56 reviews
    I wasn’t sure what to expect at this museum but I was pleasantly surprised. It is very well organized and tells the story of the John Deere company from its origins to today. It is free and open to the public. I recommend viewing the short film at the entrance to get an overview of the history. It shows to evolution of agriculture from animal power to today. We spent about an hour but you could easily spend several hours exploring this museum.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dan w. 9 months ago on Google • 360 reviews
    There we were in the middle of Iowa? We came to a town called Waterloo and there was the JD Tractor museum. A self guided tour made it well worth the investment in time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin N. 5 months ago on Google • 416 reviews
    Had a great time there. Lots to see. Some of a one of kind equipment you might not find anywhere else. Worth your time to stop by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nate K. 6 months ago on Google • 249 reviews
    FREE!!! Historical, informative, interactive, unique. Worth a stop. Provides about an hour worth of sights. Gift shop has reasonable prices on most items.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Knut B. 2 years ago on Google
    It is free. Two kids aged 9 and 12....we took over 2 hours and rushed a bit. It was fantastic!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really interesting place with tons of history on display. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Myke G. 1 year ago on Google
    Free and informative family learning experience. Be sure to pick up a free souvenir ticket at the front desk. A+ Service Dog experience. As they should, staff completely ignored the Service Dog In-Training that was with me.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos P. 3 months ago on Google • 122 reviews New
    What an awesome museum! Tons of history, tons of tractors and engines to look at! Great store at the end, our little girls loved it! 🥰 Loved going up in the big tractor at the end that they allow you to get in!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hanny P. 6 months ago on Google • 237 reviews
    Family friendly museum! From the very first invention (model D) to the most current one. Free admission
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was soooo much fun to look around! Very well done! Super great bits of history of John Deere! So worth stopping by! Free and they have fun sections for kids to keep them engaged as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 cacrt c. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoyed the museum and the tractors they had to show off. I had expectations of rows of old tractors! 😪 . The history of the beginning of the company was fun to learn. The museum staff were all super friendly and helpful! They also have a nice gift shop!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice place to see old tractors and learn more about the John Deere company. I definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area. Plus, free admission!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brandi M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for historical information. Was very interesting. Have to wear a mask inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doctor B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really well put together. The museum is free of charge, which is a welcome. The machinery and information is very well laid out. Well worth the visit, and also offer things for kids to do as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wesley F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great family friendly place to visit. They have a couple tractors you can climb on, but most of them are marked as do not touch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joel M. 3 months ago on Google • 80 reviews New
    This is a great place to visit to look at history of John Deere and even see some new stuff. Great staff very nice and friendly.

  • 5/5 Amanda P. 8 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    This is such a neat experience for big and little people! And, it's FREE! There's interactive attractions for everyone to enjoy. The facility is clean and well kept. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We had the best time!

  • 5/5 Marsha D. 10 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    I had the pleasure of checking out this museum when I was visiting my aunt. This museum is free to the public. Was very informational and was very well put together. The gift shop offered very nice items and at a low price. I was definitely impressed with this museum.

  • 5/5 Len T. 9 months ago on Google
    Very good displays of Jihn Deere history feture is the Model "D" 100 years 1923/2023

  • 5/5 Jake B. 9 months ago on Google
    The John Deere Tractor and Engine museum in Waterloo, Iowa is very interesting, and learning about the history of John Deere and Charles Deere was interesting to learn about. If you like History and Agricultural equipment this is the place to go. Admission is totally free

  • 5/5 Richard C. 8 months ago on Google
    Cool tractor museum, well laid out and plenty of history

  • 4/5 Aaron S. 9 months ago on Google
    Cool museum with a lot of very nicely restored tractors. Interactive displays keep the kids entertained.

  • 5/5 Robert D. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    If you like history and tractors this is the spot. My twin 8 year old boys absolutely loved the place!!

  • 4/5 Cynthia P. 2 years ago on Google
    Interactive museum with some interesting old tractors nicely restored. Admission is free. Short movie with an overview. Not as in depth or as many tractors as you might have expected. Great Staff. Worth the stop.

  • 5/5 Milly P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interactive museum. Very well put together. Great history. Fun for the whole family. Things for the kids and adults to do. A film about tractors and a time clock to stamp the date and time you were there as a souvenir. Very recommended.

  • 5/5 Brian D. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an awesome stop on my road trip. Wish I wouldn't have been so pressed for time, would have liked to be able to read everything. It is a well laid out museum. The staff was friendly. And the price is free.


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