“A route 66 institution, est. 1968”
Spring Feb 1–Apr 31 Monday–Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday 1 to 5 pm Summer May 1–Aug 31 Monday–Saturday 9 am to 7 pm Sunday 1 to 6 pm Autumn Sep 1–Nov 30 Monday–Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday 1 to 5 pm Winter Dec 1–Jan 30 Tuesday–Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Closed The first week of January and all state holidays. The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum is operated by The Oklahoma Historical Society, a state agency. The museum was originally opened to the public in 1968 as the Museum of the Western Trails, operated by the Oklahoma Industrial Trust and Recreation Department (which later became the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation). In 1991 the museum was transferred to OHS. In 1993 plans began for a redevelopment of the museum in order to focus on transportation and Route 66. The project was funded with federal, state and private funds, with the citizens of Clinton (population approximately 10,000) raising over $200,000.00.
A step back in time to look at the history of Route 66 and how it changed America. Great walk-through museum for all ages. Museum does have a fee,$5 adult and less for students and seniors. Gift shop has unique souvenirs and shirts that are reasonably priced. This is a definite stop for Route 66 enthusiasts!
Best walk through time. Love every moment of the experience. Nicest staff.
Spring Feb 1–Apr 31
Monday–Saturday
9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 1 to 5 pm
Summer May 1–Aug 31
Monday–Saturday
9 am to 7 pm
Sunday 1 to 6 pm
Autumn Sep 1–Nov 30
Monday–Saturday
9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 1 to 5 pm
Winter Dec 1–Jan 30
Tuesday–Saturday
9 am to 5 pm
Closed
The first week of January and all state holidays.
This is a must-see! Very close to Rt 40 exit and a wonderful collection.
Well done, but it's mostly reading and pictures. Route 66 is like the Sante Fe Trail. It served its purpose and progress mothballed it.
One of the best museums on Route 66. Well informed staff and well executed exhibits. Extremely informative and if you can only stop at one Route 66 museum, this is the one.
Extremely friendly staff. Very accessible and, inexpensive. The museum is full of character, and very well put together. It is laid out so that you chronologically walk through the history of the legendary Route 66. Would highly recommend a visit, even if to just break up the drive.
I prefer this over the National 66 museum. Lots of great 66 history. Very nice museum.
By far the BEST Route 66 museum we visited. We were here in Summer 2017. This is an amazing walk through time. VERY worth the $5 and the time. We spent about an hour here total.
Great short stop, we only spent about an hour here, but everyone enjoyed it.
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Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Hours
- Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Sun: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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