Must see for those linked to the land - farmers, contractors, loggers and landscapers. John Deere's nearly 180 years of history
This is a large bright indoors hall filled with tractors, timber cutters and one enormous combine harvester, showcasing the John Deere brand. the displays are well thought out and interesting with a nice balance of history and hardware. There is a childrens area and you can sit in the seat of most big machines. The gift shop is the cheapest place to buy that John Deere cap.
It doesn't get any better for children of all ages that have an interest in tractors,agriculture and history. Deere and Co. Do it right and it's free!
Moline is my hometown and one of my grandfathers retired from John Deere so I have ALWAYS had a spot in my heart for that company. That being said this is a beautiful building and a great place to visit no matter what your age! There are workers (or volunteers???) that will give you a tour if you want and provide additional information about the company and items in the building. It is always fun to climb on the tractors, combines, etc. and get a sense for just how large they really are! I highly recommend visiting if you are in the Quad Cities and take the opportunity to learn about the history of this company and where they are today. They also have a great gift shop right next door connected by a large canopy that you should visit as well! Again, great for kids of all ages!
This is a must see in Moline, IL, even for me a Farmall girl from Indiana!! It was very nice to learn the history behind the tractor and see some pretty cool new inventions as well. The Docents are very knowledgable and inviting. It was a very good investment of a few hours, or however much time you have..and it's free!!
This was a destination stop for our road trip. My wife is from a John Deere farming family and we wanted somewhere to stop on the way to the national parks. Farming history was interesting and the tractors were fun to climb all over. The only improvement I would like to see is more antique dark equipment. A progression of John Deere equipment through the decades would really enhance the experience.
This used to be the epicenter of classic antique John Deere farm tractors. Not any more. They had two. Sure, the little kids will love to sit on / inside a humoungus combine. Makes for great family photos. But if you came here to see more beautifully restored tractors from John Deere's storied past, you will be dissapointed. The collection is more like a showroom floor, complete with prices. Why?
Lots of equipment to climb into and gets a hands on experience and pretend your driving. Couple of simulators allowing you to try some equipment out as well.
Excellent place to visit! Very educational! Grandchildren were totally engrossed! Loved getting up on the equipment on the display floor! Video is very informative and I suggest watching that with the children.
I was expecting a lot more. John Deere has such a rich history, and this site barely scratches the surface. I was disappointed in how small the place was. Only about 8 machines on display, and a few panels on company history. Deere could easily fill 10 buildings this size. The gift shop was as big as the display area (which I guess shouldn't be a surprise). I'm glad I didn't drive up just for this.