Making Tracks: Crawlers, Tractors & Snowmobiles

 

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 Grudgers, 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)

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10:00 am to 5:00 pm