Making Tracks: Crawlers, Tractors & Snowmobiles

Exhibition runs from 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! On 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