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Complimentary parking is available in the Water Street parking garage adjacent to the Caterpillar Visitors Center. City fees are charged for parking along Main Street and Water Street.
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As the health and safety of our employees and guests are our top priority, the Caterpillar Visitors Center is temporarily closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We apologize for any inconvenience. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please check back here for updates and in the meantime, check out our virtual tour. Thank you!
This isn't your average museum! Your visit begins with a virtual ride in the bed of a massive two-and-a-half story Cat 797F Mining Truck. Learn how Caterpillar's story began as two companies came together to build Caterpillar on the foundation of innovation and customer focus. Unleash your inner engineer as you design your very own Cat machine. Test your skills on a simulator to see first-hand what it's like to operate equipment the way our operators do, and no visit is complete without climbing in a track-type tractor.
Do you visit us more than a couple times per year? If so, you may want to consider an Annual Pass to the Caterpillar Visitors Center! Annual Pass holders receive unlimited visits for one year from the date of purchase, $1 off admission tickets for family and friends and a 15% discount at the Cat Merchandise Center. Passes are $25 and are available at the ticket counter or by calling (309) 675-0606.
Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(last ticket / entry at 3:30 p.m.)
Closed on Sundays and holidays.
Tickets are available online and at the ticket counter.
For Caterpillar employee and retiree tickets, please present your ID at the ticket counter.
The Caterpillar Visitors Center is closed all day in observance of National Holidays:
Complimentary parking is available in the Water Street parking garage adjacent to the Caterpillar Visitors Center. City fees are charged for parking along Main Street and Water Street.
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