Photos of the Devil’s Rope Museum & Route 66 Museum in McLean, Texas
Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to the Devil’s Rope Museum & Route 66 Museum in McLean, Texas, here are some things to know before you go.
Where is the Route 66 Museum in Texas?
The Route 66 Museum in Texas? is located inside the same building as the Devil’s Rope Museum in McLean. The address is 100 Kingsley Street, McLean, Texas, and it can be found right on old Route 66 through McLean, just off I-40.
Is there an admission fee?
No. Admission to this museum is free. Donations are welcome. The museum is run in large part via volunteer effort and by support from visitors.
What exhibits will you see at the Devil’s Rope Museum & Route 66 Museum in McLean, Texas?
At the Devil’s Rope Museum you’ll find thousands of barbed wire specimens, including common, rare, and decorative varieties. at the Texas Route 66 Museum, you’ll find over 700 Route 66–related artifacts, including road signs, souvenirs, and memorabilia from the Mother Road. Because both museums share the same building, visitors can walk between the exhibits.
Devil’s Rope (Barbed Wire) exhibits:
- Tools & devices used in fence building & maintenance (posts, wire cutters, mauls, etc.).
- Displays of wire used in warfare (“war wire”) and less common and artful wire forms.
- Barbed-wire art: sculptures (e.g. animals, cowboy hats) made from wire.
Texas Route 66 Museum exhibits:
- Reproduced vintage Route 66 café space.
- The original large steer (from Amarillo’s Big Texan Steak Ranch).
- The huge snake from the old Regal Reptile Ranch (Texas Route 66 lore)
- Historical photos, signage, advertising, and Texas-Route-66 memorabilia.
Does this museum have a gift shop? Bathrooms?
There is a small gift shop at the exit/entrance with Route 66 and barbed wire souvenirs.
Bathrooms are available on site.
Is this a popular Route 66 museum?
Yes! This is one of the most popular museums on Texas Route 66 and across the road. It is one of our picks for the Top 10 Texas Route 66 Roadside Attractions and 66 Route 66 Attractions Worth Pulling Over For.
Where to Stay Near the Devil’s Rope Museum
Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest with a stay at one of these Route 66 hotels in Texas, just a short drive away from this Route 66 museum!
Cactus Inn & RV Parking
Cactus Inn is the closest hotel to the Devil’s Rope Museum & Route 66 Museum in McLean, Texas. Enjoy a quaint stay with necessities like air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and WiFi.
Shamrock Country Inn
The Shamrock Country Inn is a classic roadside motel in a classic Route 66 town. The hotel opened in September 1959 as the Shamrock Ranger Motel. Rooms surround a U-shaped courtyard with plenty of free parking and offer few frills but comfy beds, Wi-Fi, TVs, private bathrooms, coffee machines, and a 24-hour front desk. Before hitting the road stop by the breakfast room for a complimentary breakfast and be sure to get a Texas-shaped waffle.
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Who knew barbed wire could be so interesting? I really enjoyed exploring the museum! I never knew there were so many types and so much that could be done with barbed wire. Plus the Route 66 display was a fun bonus!