Danmarks Traktormuseum

About the museum

Danmarks Traktormuseum is located in Eskilstrup on Falster in a striking factory and warehouse building from 1918 that originally served as a seed-cleaning plant. After the building had stood empty for a few years, the then Nørre Alslev municipality took it over in 1981. In 1986 the tractor and engine museum moved in and was officially opened on May 12, 1988; at first it was called Lolland-Falsters Traktor- og Motormuseum.

The foundation was the collection of the brothers Bent and Knud Nielsen with 38 tractors and a number of engines. Since then the holdings have grown considerably: today they comprise up to 230 tractors from the early days of the tractor to about 1970, a large portion of which are displayed on several floors, as well as around 100 mostly stationary engines with many Danish makes.

The main focuses are Bukh, Bolinder-Munktell, Volvo, International, and Ferguson; among the rarities are an All-Work and an International Mogul from around 1917, a Fordson with a wood gas generator from 1935, and a portable steam engine from 1880. There are also collections of agricultural implements, manuals, and spare parts catalogs, as well as a complete collection of the engines and sprayers made by Sigvardt of Orehoved.

In 2002 a workshop in the style of the museum building was created with grant funding; volunteers maintain the vehicles there, and it also serves as exhibition space. A friends' association supports the museum.

Highlights

• Up to 230 tractors from about 1915 to 1970
• Large Bukh collection and rare models such as the International Mogul and All-Work
• Around 100 stationary engines, including a Holeby engine from 1898
• Complete Sigvardt collection with engines and sprayers
• Demonstration of stationary engines on Mondays at 11:00 and 14:00

Permanent exhibitions

• Traktorsamlingen – Tractors by Danish and foreign manufacturers from about 1915 to 1970 on several floors of the old warehouse, with a focus on Bukh, Bolinder-Munktell, Volvo, International, and Ferguson.
• Motorsamlingen – Mostly stationary engines from the period 1880 to 1960, including many Danish makes, Bukh engines, and a portable steam engine from 1880.
• Sigvardt-samlingen – Engines as well as motorized field and orchard sprayers by the manufacturer Sigvardt of Orehoved on Falster.

Founded

1988

Operated by

Danmarks Traktormuseum (ehrenamtlich geführt, mit Förderverein)

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

By its own account, the museum is not accessible for people with disabilities; there is neither an elevator nor a wheelchair lift to the second and third floors.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum is explicitly aimed at adults and children who are enthusiastic about technology; on Mondays stationary engines are started up.

Getting there & parking

Take the motorway to exit 44 toward Eskilstrup, then follow the "Traktormuseum" signs. From Marielyst take the E55 north through Nykøbing F, turn right at Ønslev toward Eskilstrup, and follow the signs.

Amenities & dining

Bringing your own food is allowed. A DVD of the tractor concert is available at the museum.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The museum can be rented for receptions, after-work events, bachelor parties, and the like; price by arrangement with the chairman.

Plan your visit