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Museums on Route 66

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Illinois Route 66 Experience

Interactive Route 66 exhibit at the state fairgrounds.

Museums Route 66 Museums
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Immersive museum chronicling the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

Museums Local History
American Giants Museum

Dedicated to giant statues of American roadside culture.

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Postville Courthouse

Restored courthouse from Lincoln’s circuit days.

Museums Historic Sites
Neon Museum of Saint Louis

Collection of restored neon signs from mid-century STL.

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National Museum of Transportation

One of the largest collections of transportation vehicles in the world.

Museums Transportation/Auto
J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator

Historic grain elevator museum in Atlanta.

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Boxcar Museum

8. Boxcar Museum

Williamsville, IL

Museum housed in an old rail boxcar with unique displays.

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Missouri History Museum

Museum showcasing Missouri’s diverse history, including Route 66 and STL heritage exhibits.

Museums Local History
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

Preserves and showcases Illinois' rock music history.

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Joliet Area Historical Museum

City history museum with interactive Route 66 exhibits.

Museums Local History
Williamsville Historical Museum

Historic depot reflecting railroad and Route 66 era.

Museums Local History
Illinois Mining Museum

Museum dedicated to coal mining heritage with exhibits and tools.

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Isle a la Cache Museum

Forest preserve museum focusing on fur trade and Native American heritage.

Museums Local History
Museum of Ice Cream

A playful, immersive museum centered on ice cream and childhood nostalgia.

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The Art Institute of Chicago

World-renowned art museum with an extensive collection including "American Gothic" and more.

Museums Art Museums
Atlanta Museum

17. Atlanta Museum

Atlanta, IL

Local museum showcasing town and Route 66 heritage.

Museums Local History
Route 66 Arcade Museum

Vintage arcade machines in a museum setting.

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The Mill Museum on Route 66

Former restaurant turned Route 66 museum.

Museums Route 66 Museums
Illinois State Museum

20. Illinois State Museum

Springfield, IL

Museum of Illinois heritage, natural history, and culture.

Museums Local History