Museums on Route 66
Victorville Route 66 Museum
The California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, California is visited by over 10,000 people per year, including thousands of tourists from around the globe. In the 5,000 square-foot building, not an inch of space goes to waste. From old gas pumps that once peppered the Mother Road to rail signs, jukeboxes and vintage diner seats, there’s something for everyone to see at this Route 66 treasure.
16825 South D Street, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 951-0436
Barstow Route 66 Museum
It’s history buff heaven. The Barstow Route 66 Museum, housed in the historic Harvey House, and the Rail Road Museum can all be found in the same location in Barstow, California. The museum includes a collection of historic photographs, artifacts, and displays of Route 66 from early pioneer trails, railroads, automotive history and more. The Harvey House was built during the heyday of rail passenger services, and offered an unparalleled standard of food service to the traveler of the day.
681 North 1st Avenue, Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-1890
Debra Hodkin
July 17, 2012 at 1:18 am
Thank you for mentioning the Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, California. The museum continues to expand with more exhibits and receives more and more visitors including many international tourists. Our docents are friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to assist the visitor. The Museum Gift Store offers a wide variety of products, some may be viewed at http://www.route66museum.org. Free handouts about Route 66 and the area may be found here.