A regional museum featuring exhibits, artifacts, and memorabilia that preserve the history and cultural legacy of the iconic transcontinental highway and western travel.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Children: $2
Children under 6: Free
How to Get There
From Kingman (1 mi): Travel along Andy Devine Avenue (Historic Route 66) through downtown Kingman to Locomotive Park where the museum is located inside the Powerhouse Visitor Center.
Overview
The Arizona Route 66 Museum offers a vivid journey through one of America’s most storied highways, tracing its rise from a dusty early 20th‑century route into a symbol of freedom, migration, and cross‑country travel. Located inside a historic powerhouse building, the museum unfolds as a chronological narrative, guiding visitors through decades of transformation with immersive dioramas, vintage vehicles, and period displays that capture changing styles of transportation and roadside culture. From early Model T travelers navigating rough terrain to the golden age of neon-lit roadside motels, the exhibits recreate pivotal moments that shaped the experience of the open road.
Beyond its historical exhibits, the museum captures the spirit of the American West, revealing how the highway influenced communities, commerce, and identity across a vast landscape. Visitors can explore regional artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia that illustrate the enduring fascination with Route 66, while the surrounding district reflects that legacy through preserved architecture and classic Americana storefronts. The experience serves not only as a historical account but also as a cultural snapshot of an era when travel itself became part of the destination.
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