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Come Celebrate America’s Most Famous Highway
Welcome to California Route 66 Museum
As you step into this space, you're not just entering a museum; you're embarking on a journey through time. The essence of nostalgia, defined as a sentimental longing for the past, permeates every corner of our exhibits. Here, we celebrate the rich history and cultural significance of the iconic California Route 66.
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We invite you to explore the stories, artifacts, and experiences that have shaped the legendary Route 66. As you do, may you feel a connection to the past and a renewed appreciation for the journey that continues to inspire travelers from around the world. Welcome to the Route 66 Museum, where nostalgia meets the road that defined a generation.
California Route 66 Mission Statement
Our mission is to preserve and honor the legacy of Route 66, affectionately known as the "Mother Road," and to inspire a sense of wonder and appreciation for this historic highway. Through our displays, we aim to evoke the memories of a bygone era, where the open road symbolized freedom, adventure, and the American dream.
The California Route 66 Museum is devoted to the representation of U.S. Highway 66 in both historic and contemporary exhibition. The museum intends to continually promote, preserve, and educate the public throughout the world bringing relative weight to the cultural influences; and impacting effects the Mother Road had on architecture, the arts, community development, and commerce; since its induction as a U.S. Highway in 1926.
The California Route 66 Museum
The California Route 66 Museum is an Interactive museum with over 4500 Sq. Ft. of floor space and photo opportunities for the visitors to share memories in such settings as a 50’s diner, our VW Love Bus complete with hippy wigs and sunglasses for that perfect shot. You can jump up onto the 1917 Model T Ford and any one of our docents would be glad to take a picture of you and your party. We have the first Santa Monica “End of the Trails” booth that is becoming quite popular with visitors. And for those with a good sense of humor, we have an “Outhouse” built just for that photo.
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You will find our staff to be very friendly and informative about the road and many roadside attractions. We also have a good deal of Free handouts having to do with Route 66. A library and gift shop full of Route 66 Merchandise with DVD’s and books about the road.
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So the next time you’re on the road, be sure to stop in and Get Your Kicks!!!