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About California Route 66 Museum
Route 66, which ran from Chicago to Santa Monica, passed through the Mojave Desert and towns like Victorville, making this museum a central stop for those fascinated by the highway’s cultural impact.
The museum showcases a diverse collection of memorabilia, including vintage signs, photographs, old maps, and artifacts from the heyday of the route. Exhibits highlight the stories of the people who lived along the highway and the travelers who used it to explore the American West. Iconic items like classic cars, retro gas pumps, and neon signs bring to life the spirit of the open road.
The museum also features displays on the history of the road, its construction, and eventual decommissioning in the 1980s. It serves as both a preservation of Route 66’s rich past and a tribute to the enduring legacy it holds in American popular culture. Visitors can explore the museum to gain a deeper understanding of how Route 66 helped shape the American landscape and the road trip tradition.
