Free machinery and industrial-history pavilion

John Deere Pavilion

7.3 road mi · about 19 min

John Deere Pavilion is a free Moline attraction centered on agricultural machines and interactive interpretation about 7.3 road miles from RRHMA-Silvis.

The place

About John Deere Pavilion

John Deere Pavilion presents the company's agricultural and industrial story through large machines and interactive interpretation in downtown Moline.

Admission is free. Current weekly hours are Monday 1-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday closed, subject to listed holidays and special notices.

The official page describes machines and hands-on experiences but does not guarantee any exact model or display. Dated interior photographs are context only.

The reviewed official page does not publish a complete current accessibility contract. Its parking notice covered October 2025 through June 2026 and is expired, so confirm present parking rather than repeating it.

What stands out

See large working-machine context

Explore current displays without expecting any machine shown in a dated photograph.

Try interactive interpretation

Use the official visitor page for the current experience rather than a fixed display promise.

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Pair the Pavilion with RRHMA while keeping hours and ownership separate.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in a Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) trip

The Pavilion ranks first about 11,707 meters, or 7.3 road miles and roughly 19 minutes, from RRHMA-Silvis. It is a compact free industrial-history pairing before or after a separate excursion day.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • AdmissionFree under the current official visitor page.
  • Monday1-5 p.m.
  • Tuesday-Saturday9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • SundayClosed.
  • HolidaysReview the official listed holiday closures before travel.
  • ParkingThe published October 2025-June 2026 parking notice is expired; confirm current instructions.
  • AccessibilityNo complete current official accessibility inventory was established; contact the Pavilion for individual needs.

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

How much is admission?

Admission is free under the current official visitor page.

When is the Pavilion open?

Monday 1-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday closed, subject to listed holidays.

Which machines are on display?

The official page describes machines and interactive experiences but does not guarantee exact current models. Check directly for a specific display.

Is parking available?

An official parking notice expired in June 2026. Confirm current parking instead of using that outdated instruction.

Is the Pavilion fully accessible?

No complete current official accessibility inventory was established. Call or email about individual needs.

Is the Pavilion part of RRHMA?

No. It is an independent John Deere attraction in Moline about 7.3 road miles from RRHMA-Silvis.

Do the photos show current displays?

No. The exterior works date from 2023 and the interior tractor image from 2011; none promises current configuration or access.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-17. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.