Route 66 Mother Road Museum
Barstow, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(93 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Free to enter with donations encouraged, and reviewers spend about an hour among the photos, signs and old cars. Staff are happy to explain things. The railroad museum next door keeps different days, so check both before setting out if you are making the drive. A reasonable road-trip break.
Tucked inside the gorgeous 1911 Casa del Desierto Harvey House, this free museum is packed with vintage Route 66 photos, signs and old cars that kids love. Pair it with a walk around the restored depot grounds, and time your visit for a weekend since it's volunteer-run.
681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
Free (donations welcome)
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What visitors say
- Carolyn Alvarez★★★★★
Ethel was so kind and helpful! She is wonderful Loved seeing all the photos here
2 months ago
- Donald Manchip★★★★★
I saw that the museum was open from a YouTuber who I follow, Sara-Jane, also known as Wonderhussy Adventures. No entrance fee so make sure to leave a donation and/or buy some merchandise from the very friendly and knowledgeable workers. They are happy to answer questions and share information with you. On our way to Vegas I planned a stop here and checked their open hours on Google Maps to make sure we'd get to see the museum. I'm glad we stopped in! The museum had more exhibits and artifacts than I had expected. We spent about an hour going through it and also looking at the merch they have for sale (bought a cool Route 66 T-shirt). Stop here on your way through Barstow! The Train Museum (next to the Route 66 Museum) was also on my list to visit but they were closed on the Tuesday I was passing by. I'll make it there the next time I'm in the area again.
a year ago
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