Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum, Lincoln

Name: Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum
Address: 35th Fair Street, Lincoln, 68583, United States
Telephone: +1 402-472-8389

#18 among attractions in Lincoln

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Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum, Lincoln

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The Lester F. Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum is a historical facility located on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. The museum was established in 1980 and is dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of Nebraska's tractor test law which began as a law to protect others from irresponsible tractor companies failing to keep the best interest of the farmer in mind. Today it remains the only tractor testing museum in the world. It is also still the only complete tractor test laboratory in the world. ()

Established: 1980 (44 years ago)Coordinates: 40°49'56"N, 96°40'7"W

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35th Fair StreetLincoln 68583 United States

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+1 402-472-8389

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Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: International Quilt Museum, Nebraska Holocaust Memorial, Maxwell Arboretum, Wyuka Cemetery.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum open?

Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum?

Nearby attractions include Maxwell Arboretum, Lincoln (8 min walk), UNMC College of Dentistry, Lincoln (9 min walk), International Quilt Museum, Lincoln (10 min walk), University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln (11 min walk).