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Museums on Route 66

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Eastern Trails Museum

1. Eastern Trails Museum

215 W Illinois Ave, Vinita, OK

A community museum in Vinita preserving Craig County's history through thousands of photos and local artifacts.

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Bristow Historical Society and Train Depot Museum

1924 Bristow depot museum with caboose, Frisco rail history & Route 66 heritage.

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Dobson Museum

3. Dobson Museum

110 A St SW, Miami, OK

Local history museum covering Ottawa County and Route 66 era life.

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Joplin History & Mineral Museum

4. Joplin History & Mineral Museum

504 S Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin , MO

Ottawa County history museum with a preserved 1915 home and interactive exhibits.

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Victor Valley Museum & Gallery

5. Victor Valley Museum & Gallery

504 S Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin, MO

Local museum featuring mining history, Route 66 exhibits, and sports memorabilia.

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Galena Mining & Historical Museum

6. Galena Mining & Historical Museum

319 W 7th St, Galena, KS

Museum highlighting Galena’s mining past with exhibits on local and Route 66 history.

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Baxter Springs Heritage Museum

7. Baxter Springs Heritage Museum

740 East Ave, Baxter Springs, KS

Historical museum covering the Civil War, Route 66, and Baxter’s boomtown era.

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Devil's Rope and Route 66 Museum

8. Devil's Rope and Route 66 Museum

100 Kingsley St, McLean, TX

Museum featuring Route 66 and barbed wire history.

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Petersen Automotive Museum

9. Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Experience over 300 of the rarest vehicles ever assembled

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Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum

10. Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum

101 E Rte 66, Williams, AZ

Extensive automotive museum showcasing car design and culture.

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Route 66 National Museum & Museum Complex

11. Route 66 National Museum & Museum Complex

320 W 3rd Street, Elk City, OK

Major Route 66 museum interpreting the history and culture of America's Mother Road.

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Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum

12. Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum

205 Grant St, Carthage, MO

Historic depot reflecting railroad and Route 66 era.

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Ace Sign Co Museum

13. Ace Sign Co Museum

2540 S 1st St, Springfield, IL

Explore more than 85 historic and restored signs celebrating Springfield, Route 66, and America's roadside history.

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Route 66 Motorheads Museum

14. Route 66 Motorheads Museum

600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL

Automotive-themed restaurant adjacent to the Motorheads Museum.

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Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center

15. Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center

334 Historic Old Route 66 North, Litchfield, IL

Interactive Route 66 exhibit at the state fairgrounds.

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The Mill Museum on Route 66

16. The Mill Museum on Route 66

738 S Washington St, Lincoln, IL

Former restaurant turned Route 66 museum.

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Boxcar Museum

17. Boxcar Museum

104 Elm St, Williamsville, IL

Museum housed in an old rail boxcar with unique displays.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Immersive museum chronicling the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

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Neon Museum of Saint Louis

19. Neon Museum of Saint Louis

3537 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO

Collection of restored neon signs from mid-century STL.

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Missouri History Museum

20. Missouri History Museum

5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO

Museum showcasing Missouri’s diverse history, including Route 66 and STL heritage exhibits.

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National Museum of Transportation

21. National Museum of Transportation

2933 Barrett Station Rd, St. Louis, MO

One of the largest collections of transportation vehicles in the world.

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Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

Preserves and showcases Illinois' rock music history.

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Joliet Area Historical Museum

23. Joliet Area Historical Museum

204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL

City history museum with interactive Route 66 exhibits.

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Illinois Mining Museum

24. Illinois Mining Museum

150 Kankakee Rd, Godley, IL

Museum dedicated to coal mining heritage with exhibits and tools.

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American Giants Museum

25. American Giants Museum

100 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL

Dedicated to giant statues of American roadside culture.

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J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator

26. J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator

105-211 1st St, Atlanta, IL

Historic grain elevator museum in Atlanta.

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Isle a la Cache Museum

27. Isle a la Cache Museum

501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL

Forest preserve museum focusing on fur trade and Native American heritage.

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The Art Institute of Chicago

28. The Art Institute of Chicago

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

World-renowned art museum with an extensive collection including "American Gothic" and more.

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Museum of Ice Cream

29. Museum of Ice Cream

435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL

A playful, immersive museum centered on ice cream and childhood nostalgia.

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Crosstar Flag and Tag

30. Crosstar Flag and Tag

103 S Central Ave, Afton, OK

Custom flags, tags, and embroidery.

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Dot's Mini Museum

31. Dot's Mini Museum

W Main St, Vega, TX

Personal collection of quirky Route 66 memorabilia.

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Russells Truck & Travel Center

32. Russells Truck & Travel Center

1583 Frontage Road 4132, Glenrio, NM

Museum and diner combo with classic cars and memorabilia.

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Tucumcari Railroad Museum

33. Tucumcari Railroad Museum

100 W Railroad Ave, Tucumcari, NM

Railroad history museum with artifacts and exhibits.

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Pioneer West Museum

34. Pioneer West Museum

204 N Madden St, Shamrock, TX

Museum preserving local and Route 66 history.

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McLean-Alanreed Area Museum

35. McLean-Alanreed Area Museum

116 Main St, McLean, TX

Regional museum highlighting McLean and Alanreed history.

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Milburn - Price Culture Museum

36. Milburn - Price Culture Museum

1005 Coke St, Vega, TX

Local museum showcasing cultural artifacts from Vega and Route 66.

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Turquoise Museum

37. Turquoise Museum

400 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Museum showcasing turquoise jewelry, history, and mining.

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Gutierrez-Hubbell House

38. Gutierrez-Hubbell House

6029 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM

Historic adobe home turned museum showcasing New Mexico heritage.

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Museum of Natural History and Science

39. Museum of Natural History and Science

1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Interactive museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, space, and the Southwest.

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

40. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Center celebrating Pueblo culture through exhibits, art, and food.

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Mesalands Dinosaur Museum

41. Mesalands Dinosaur Museum

222 E Laughlin Ave, Tucumcari, NM

Dinosaur museum with fossils, replicas, and exhibits.

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Route 66 Auto Museum

42. Route 66 Auto Museum

2866 Rte 66, Santa Rosa, NM

Museum showcasing vintage cars and Route 66 memorabilia.

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New Mexico Route 66 Museum

43. New Mexico Route 66 Museum

1500 W Route 66, Tucumcari, NM

Museum celebrating Route 66 history in New Mexico.

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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

44. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM

Museum dedicated to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe.

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Oldest House Museum

45. Oldest House Museum

215 E De Vargas St, Santa Fe, NM

Believed to be the oldest house in the U.S., built around 1646.

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U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum

46. U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum

918 Rte 66, Moriarty, NM

Museum preserving the history of motorless flight and gliders.

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J.M. Davis Museum

47. J.M. Davis Museum

330 N JM Davis Blvd, Claremore, OK

World’s largest private gun collection and artifacts.

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Will Rogers Museum

48. Will Rogers Museum

1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK

Museum honoring Oklahoma humorist and cowboy philosopher Will Rogers.

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Catoosa Historical Museum

49. Catoosa Historical Museum

217 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK

Local museum housed in a restored 1897 train depot.

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D. W. Correll Museum

50. D. W. Correll Museum

19934 E Pine St, Catoosa, OK

Showcases early pioneer life, antiques, and vintage farming equipment.

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Heart of Auto Museum

51. Heart of Auto Museum

24 N Main St, Sapulpa, OK

Classic car showroom and memorabilia collection.

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Train Depot and Museum

52. Train Depot and Museum

1 Burlington Northern Railroad, Bristow, OK

Rail depot and museum, currently closed to the public.

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Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum

53. Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum

402 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman, AZ

Small museum inside a former depot showcasing rail history.

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Sapulpa Historical Museum

54. Sapulpa Historical Museum

100 E Lee Ave, Sapulpa, OK

Local museum preserving artifacts and stories from Sapulpa.

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Waite Phillips-Barnsdall Filling Station Museum

Restored filling station museum honoring Waite Phillips and early travel.

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Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History

56. Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History

719 Manvel Ave, Chandler, OK

Local museum focused on pioneer history.

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Seaba Station Museum

57. Seaba Station Museum

336992 OK-66, Warwick, OK

Vintage motorcycle museum.

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Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum

58. Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum

2716 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK

Museum showcasing firefighter history.

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Interpretive Center

59. Interpretive Center

400 E 1st St, Chandler, OK

Interactive exhibits and displays.

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Yukon's Best Railroad Museum

60. Yukon's Best Railroad Museum

328-346 Cedar Ave, Yukon, OK

Local museum highlighting Yukon’s railroad history.

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