John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, Waterloo

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.

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!