Trip Planner:   USA  /  Iowa  /  McGregor  /  Froelich Foundation Museum

Froelich Foundation Museum, McGregor

4.8
#6 of 6 in Things to do in McGregor
Specialty Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
Create an itinerary including Froelich Foundation Museum
Froelich Foundation Museum is located in McGregor. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Froelich Foundation Museum and many more McGregor attractions: make an itinerary online using Klarna Trips McGregor trip itinerary planner.
Improve this listing »
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Froelich Foundation Museum reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
15 reviews
Google
4.5
TripAdvisor
  • The docents were very knowledgable of the history of the Froelich Tractor and the man who invented it. This little shop is where the Froelich tractor was invented which was the beginning of the John....  more
    The docents were very knowledgable of the history of the Froelich Tractor and the man who invented it. This little shop is where the Froelich tractor was invented which was the beginning of the John....  more »
  • Froelich is the home of the inventor of the tractor that went on to become the John Deere company. Nestled in NE Iowa, one can really get a sense of how things were in the early 1900's. Quite a... 
    Froelich is the home of the inventor of the tractor that went on to become the John Deere company. Nestled in NE Iowa, one can really get a sense of how things were in the early 1900's. Quite a...  more »
  • My husband and I have visited many museums over the years. Being in our 70s there are many things that we see that we have used or still use. Here we saw several things that we had never seen before.....  more
    My husband and I have visited many museums over the years. Being in our 70s there are many things that we see that we have used or still use. Here we saw several things that we had never seen before.....  more »
Google
  • We had our own private tour. The volunteer who provided the tour was friendly and very informative. At first I thought it was going to be short and over quickly but was pleasantly surprised to see it wasnt. Plan on about 1.5 hrs here. Well worth the small fee collected to learn of the history in Froelich. General store has items from the time period that were brought by train. I thought the behive piece was neat.. kids loved that they were allowed to touch and try out the things used back in the 1800's and beyond. Finally a museum they weren't forbidden to touch things. Very cool!
  • Kids love this place! So fun to spend time learning and discovering the history on the first powered tractor. We've been twice and will be back. The tour guide is super friendly!!
  • Loved seeing it as it would have been many years ago. Great for children.
  • Awesome little museum commemorating the town where the first gasoline tractor was invented, but blink and you'll miss it. We arrived in the middle of a torrential rainstorm and the docent was so accommodating and welcoming. Don't expect fancy interactive exhibits, this is a legitimate no-frills local history museum that's a great snapshot of small town America.
  • Lots to see and lots of history. A must stop.

Plan your trip to McGregor

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.