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California Route 66 Museum

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Phone
  
+1 760-951-0436

California Route 66 Museum

Address
  
16825 D St, Victorville, CA 92395, USA

Hours
  
Open today · 10AM–4PMMonday10AM–4PMTuesdayClosedWednesdayClosedThursday10AM–4PMFriday10AM–4PMSaturday10AM–4PMSunday11AM–3PM

Similar
  
Barstow Route 66 Mother R, Scandia Family Fun Center, Victor Valley Museum, Mojave River Valley Mu, Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch

California route 66 museum


The California Route 66 Museum is located on U.S. Route 66 in historic in Old Town Victorville, in the Mojave Desert within San Bernardino County, California.

Contents

Constantly changing exhibitions follow the development of U.S. Route 66 from the time of early pioneer trails and railroads. Historic photographs and artifacts explore the impact of the highway upon the local economy and culture.

Three display rooms and a gift shop are housed in the 5,000-square-foot (460 m2) former Red Rooster Cafe.

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History

The museum was founded by Old Town Victorville Heritage Preservation, Inc. It opened its doors on November 11, 1995. It is supported by contributions from volunteers, donors and patrons.

Filming location

The museum's building, when it was still operating as the Red Rooster Cafe, was the location for the Neil Diamond film The Jazz Singer.

References

California Route 66 Museum Wikipedia