Interactive museum preserving the history, culture, vehicles, businesses, and roadside attractions associated with America’s most famous highway through immersive exhibits and memorabilia.
Sunday: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Donations are gratefully accepted
How to Get There
From Downtown Victorville (1 mi): Follow D Street, the historic Route 66 alignment through Old Town Victorville, to the museum located near the former Victorville depot and transit center.
Overview
The California Route 66 Museum is one of the premier destinations for travelers seeking to understand the history and enduring legacy of the Mother Road. Opened in 1995 by Old Town Victorville Heritage Preservation, Inc., the museum occupies a historic building that once housed the Red Rooster Café, a longtime roadside establishment along Route 66. Inside, visitors discover thousands of artifacts, photographs, signs, collectibles, and exhibits that document the evolution of highway travel and the communities that flourished along America's most celebrated road. 【1-ff50e1】【2-45f1a4】
The museum combines traditional displays with immersive experiences that place visitors directly into the Route 66 story. Guests can pose inside a vintage diner booth, sit behind the wheel of a historic Model T, explore a colorful 1960s-style Volkswagen bus, and browse exhibits highlighting the people, businesses, and attractions that defined the road's golden age. Supported by volunteers and offered free of charge, the museum serves as both an educational resource and a tribute to the spirit of adventure that continues to attract travelers from around the world to Route 66. 【3-77a8cb】【2-45f1a4】
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