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Location
Best time
Plan to visit during special events like Route 66 Heritage Days (May 15-16, 2026) or the Holiday Open House (second Saturday in December) for enhanced experiences with refreshments, decorations, and guest speaker events throughout the year.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of free guided tours led by knowledgeable volunteers like Debbie and Rosemary. Ask about the Route 66 Passport program for stamps and pick up the Route 66 centennial commemorative tokens and check out the centennial sign on the pavement near the museum.
Visitor tip
The museum is a free or low-cost stop ideal for all ages, making it perfect for families traveling Route 66. Even if hours are limited, the exterior murals provide excellent photo opportunities and a taste of the Route 66 heritage experience.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Museum
- Focus
- Ash Fork pioneer roots and Route 66 heritage
- Special Events
- Route 66 Heritage Days, Holiday Open House, Historic talks with site visits
What visitors say
Staff at this museum are great! On our first visit last month, Debbie took us and several others that showed up on a very informative free tour of the museum. I later read on FB that I had missed the new Rt 66 centennial sign on the…
The museum was closed the day we came, but I was happy to use this mural as a photo opportunity. I enjoy all the Art throughout Route 66 and this one was absolutely beautiful.
Rosemary was the volunteer the day we arrived & we really appreciate her helpfulness and knowledge. She introduced us to the Route 66 Passport and gave us our first stamp, showed us around the museum and sold us some coins as well. Cool…
From 381 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Route 66 Centennial commemorative token and pavement sign were created to celebrate Route 66's centennial milestone
- Museum offers free guided tours led by knowledgeable volunteers like Debbie and Rosemary who provide personalized Route 66 heritage education
- Route 66 Passport program allows visitors to collect stamps at the museum as part of a multi-location Route 66 travel experience
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