Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum

4.6/5
(348) · Museum in Pontiac, United States
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To Promote, Preserve, Educate, and Enjoy Route 66 in Illinois. The valued members of our association help support our efforts. We welcome you to join …

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4.6/5 · 348 reviews
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Mar 25, 2025
Our first Route 66 museum and it was great. So many exhibits to see. The murals behind the museum were really something and the view from the 2nd floor was great. We spent about an hour here, and c…Full review by SLUdog99
Sep 5, 2024
What a fascinating place. Rose, the lady in charge, is such an amazing lady, you could stay and chat for hours with her. Everything was very well presented and well kept. Loads of artifacts from diff…Full review by 980annettes
Jun 27, 2024
Be sure to plan for at LEAST an hour, if not TWO in this museum - actually several museums in one. Starting with Norma in the first room - you can wind your way around Route 66 history from Chica…Full review by Beth E
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Is this a self guided museum
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Yes it is the owner is available to answer any questions you might have. They were very happy to show us around the day we were there. This is most likley the finest Pontiac …
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Yes it is the owner is available to answer any questions you might have. They were very happy to show us around the day we were there. This is most likley the finest Pontiac museum in the country!
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Are you open in December and January?
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Our last trip was in January, so yes, they are open then, I believe they are open year-round.
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how much does it cost?
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Admission is free. Its nice to give donations. Great museum.Interesting to learn about Bob Waldmire(1945-2009). In 2010 he was recognized as a Route 66 Ambassador by …
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Admission is free. Its nice to give donations. Great museum.Interesting to learn about Bob Waldmire(1945-2009). In 2010 he was recognized as a Route 66 Ambassador by the Ill Route 66 Association.
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Are t shirts available
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You bet, there are quite a few T-shirts available and other items of interest as well.
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When were Route 66 signs red white and blue?
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Trick question... Never. Federal highway signs, such as those for US 66, were always monochrome, mostly black and white, although Arizona did use...
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