Route 66 Mother Road Museum |
92311 Barstow, CA, United States of America (USA) (California) |
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| Address |
681 N. First Avenue
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| Floor area | unfortunately not known yet |
Museum typ
Exhibition
Passenger cars
- Motorcycles / Motorbikes
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Opening times
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am - 4pm | ||||||||
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Status from 03/2013
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Free entry. | ||||||||
| Contact |
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| Homepage | www.route66museum.org | ||||||||
route66museum.org 
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| Location / Directions |
Barstow is located 55 miles (89 km) north of San Bernardino. It is about 62 miles (100 km) to Baker, California and 111 miles (179 km) to Primm, Nevada. Barstow is almost exactly midway between Los Angeles, California 130 miles (210 km) and Las Vegas, Nevada 125 miles (201 km) northeast). The Casa Del Desierto, built in 1911 as a Harvey House hotel and train station, now houses the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, the Western America Railroad Museum and still functions as an (unstaffed) Amtrak station. From Interstate 15/40: Take Barstow Road north (toward Main Street). At Main Street turn left (west), go three blocks, then right (north) on 1st Avenue. Cross the first bridge over the BNSF rail yards until you get to the Harvey House entrance on your right. From Route 66 (Main Street): Head down Main Street until you get to 1st Avenue. Make a right or left (north) towards the BNSF rail yards. Cross the first bridge over the BNSF rail yards until you get to the Harvey House entrance on your right. |
| Description | The Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum was dedicated on July 4, 2000 in the historic Casa del Desierto, Harvey House, in Barstow, California. The Museum displays a collection of historic photographs and artifacts related to Route 66 and the Mojave Desert Communities. Displays include development of the United States Route 66 from early pioneer trails, railroads, automotive history, businesses and sites.
Visitors making this roadside attraction a day destination or staying in the area longer can learn more about what to experience while on the Mojave Desert or on Route 66 from many handouts, books and knowledgeable docents. Because of greater interest, our technical resources and preservation efforts are building to offer better assistance. |
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