Making Tracks: Crawlers, Tractors & Snowmobiles
Notice of Temporary Closure
Due to building maintenance, the Making Tracks feature exhibition will be closed from November 6 to December 20.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
May 17, 2025 to October 12, 2026
This exhibition features activities for the young and the young at heart. From the 'Seat of Nails' and a hands-on activity station to guided programs and videos, this is a fun exploration of why sometimes "tracks beat wheels" in vehicle design.
Things to see and do:
- see amazing MASSIVE MACHINES
- more than 24 examples of tracked vehicles, some in the Museum and some on the grounds.
- climb on a 1946 John Deere LINDEMAN TRACTOR.
- see how TRACKED VEHICLES conquered challenging terrains
- sit on a SEAT OF NAILS - ouch!
Weekends from May 17 to June 22 and daily in July and August:
- enjoy a special program:
- Old Grudges, New Alliances: the History of Caterpillar Inc.
- The Weasel: Never Used as Intended
- Floating on Snow: The Evolution of Snowmobiles
- make a caterpillar to take home (craft)
- Learn about the Science of Tracks using Under Pressure Experiments
In July and August only:
- Tour the outdoor Coal Mining exhibit in a chauffeur-driven classic car (Touring in Classics program)
- Learn to Drive a Model T (U-Drive program - extra fees apply)
- Take a guided tour of the Warehouse (extra fees apply)