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Engage with the knowledgeable volunteers and docents on staff—they provide valuable historical context and stories that bring the exhibits to life beyond what you'd learn from displays alone.
Visitor tip
Young children enjoy the hands-on nostalgic elements like the diner display and vintage Ford Model T exhibits, but attention spans vary. Plan shorter visits or focus on the most visually interesting sections first to maintain engagement.
Visitor tip
Browse the souvenir shop for affordable Route 66 memorabilia, t-shirts, and drinks at reasonable prices—quality offerings at good value that support the museum.
About California Route 66 Museum
An in-depth look at the historic highway. Museum dedicated to Route 66, famed Main Street of America, has stories, photos, artifacts & more.
What visitors say
Cute homey little place. They've collected a lot of items over the years but it hasn't been kept very clean. All the same, fun little displays and things to see. We had small children in our party and they enjoyed looking around. Their…
Beautiful place to come and visit. Totally worth it even though it's not as big as a huge museum, but the history and stories in there make this place unique. If you are seeking to go back in time, this is the place. They have plenty of…
No fee to get in, donations gladly accepted! I'm so glad we stopped, it was a very cute and interesting museum, full of California history! Kids loved it too, so many things they had no idea were common in our homes back in the day! The…
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Did You Know?
- Offers free admission with donations accepted, making it an accessible educational resource for families and Route 66 enthusiasts
- Features a diner display as part of its Route 66 themed exhibits, capturing the iconic roadside dining culture of America's Main Street
- Operates with a substantial volunteer staff (mentioned 59 times in reviews) who provide docent-led experiences and maintain the collection
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