You can’t road trip on Main Street of America without stopping at at least one of the many informative and fun Route 66 museums along the way.
In all eight states of The Mother Road you will find museums devoted to Route 66 itself, with exhibits, displays, artifacts, and mementos that celebrate the road while providing historical context and insights. But the extent of what you’ll find doesn’t stop there. There are local museums devoted to the town or region they reside in. There are quirky museums that highlight everything from rattlesnakes to barbed wire. to McDonald’s. There are museums that feature vintage cars and motorcycles, like the ones that might have driven the famous road in its heyday. You can even find small collections to view at some of the many visitors centers along your way.
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Pulaski County Visitors Center in St. Robert, Missouri
Before you hit the road to St. Robert or Waynesville, Missouri, make a pit stop at the Pulaski County Visitors Center, your gateway to everything this stretch of Route 66 and beyond has to offer. Inside, you’ll be greeted by a welcoming team ready to help map out your adventure. Grab brochures, maps, and pamphlets.
Old Stagecoach Stop in Waynesville, Missouri
Located just off Route 66 in downtown Waynesville, Missouri, the Old Stagecoach Stop is one of the oldest buildings in town. It was built in the early 1850s by William Walton McDonald as a one-story, double-pen log structure (also known as a dogtrot). The open breezeway between the two pens was soon enclosed, creating three rooms.
1903 Courthouse Museum (Pulaski County Museum) in Waynesville, Missouri
Right in the heart of downtown Waynesville, Missouri, just steps from Route 66, you’ll find the 1903 Courthouse Museum, also known as the Pulaski County Museum. This historic building gives visitors a closer look at the people and events that shaped Pulaski County over the decades.
The Filling Station in El Reno, Oklahoma
The Filling Station in El Reno, Oklahoma, is a restored 1930s Texaco station that now serves as a Route 66 visitor center with souvenirs, classic cars, travel info, and convenient amenities for travelers.
Meteor Crater in Winslow, Arizona
Meteor Crater in Winslow, Arizona, also known as Barringer Crater, is the world’s best-preserved meteorite impact site. Around 50,000 years ago an asteroid traveling 26,000 miles per hour jolted into the planet Earth with the energy of more than 20 million tons of TNT. This impact left behind a crater.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum features Western art, cowboy history, and a walk-through frontier town in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, California
Housed inside the city’s historic Harvey House, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, California, tells the story of the highway that shaped America and the communities that grew along its path. The Harvey House was built in 1911 by the Fred Harvey Company to serve as a bustling stop for Santa Fe Railroad passengers.
Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, California
The Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a piece of preserved Route 66 history. Built in 1915, this Mission Revival-style gas station was one of the first on the highway, serving travelers with fuel, repairs, and supplies during the golden age of the automobile.
