California Route 66 Museum facts for kids

The California Route 66 Museum is located at 16825 South D Street in the city of Victorville, California. The California Route 66 Museum is devoted to the representation of U.S. Highway 66 in both historic and contemporary exhibition.

The California Route 66 Museum is a special place. It celebrates the famous U.S. Route 66. This museum is in Old Town Victorville. Victorville is a city in the Mojave Desert. This desert is part of San Bernardino County, California.

The museum shows how Route 66 grew over time. It started from old pioneer trails and railroads. You can see changing displays there. These displays include old photos and items. They show how the highway changed local businesses and ways of life.

The museum has three rooms for displays. It also has a gift shop. The building used to be a restaurant called the Red Rooster Cafe. It is about 5,000 square feet (about 465 square meters) in size.

Discovering the Museum's History

When Did the Museum Open?

The museum was started by a group called Old Town Victorville Heritage Preservation, Inc. It first opened its doors on November 11, 1995. This means it has been open for almost 30 years!

How Is the Museum Supported?

Many people help the museum. Volunteers give their time. Donors and visitors also give money. This support helps the museum keep running. It allows them to share the story of Route 66.

The Museum as a Filming Location

What Movie Was Filmed Here?

Before it was a museum, the building was the Red Rooster Cafe. This cafe was used in a movie. The movie was called The Jazz Singer. It starred the singer Neil Diamond.

More Places to Explore

• List of Route 66 museums
• U.S. Route 66 in California

Find Out More Online

• Official California Route 66 Museum website: http://www.califrt66museum.org/
• California Historic Route 66 Association website