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Museums in Illinois
1. Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Preserves and showcases Illinois' rock music history.
2. Joliet Area Historical Museum
City history museum with interactive Route 66 exhibits.
3. Illinois Mining Museum
Museum dedicated to coal mining heritage with exhibits and tools.
4. Boxcar Museum
Museum housed in an old rail boxcar with unique displays.
5. Williamsville Historical Museum
Historic depot reflecting railroad and Route 66 era.
6. Illinois Route 66 Experience
Interactive Route 66 exhibit at the state fairgrounds.
7. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Immersive museum chronicling the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
8. Museum of Ice Cream
A playful, immersive museum centered on ice cream and childhood nostalgia.
9. Isle a la Cache Museum
Forest preserve museum focusing on fur trade and Native American heritage.
10. American Giants Museum
Dedicated to giant statues of American roadside culture.
11. J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator
Historic grain elevator museum in Atlanta.
12. Postville Courthouse
Restored courthouse from Lincoln’s circuit days.
13. The Art Institute of Chicago
World-renowned art museum with an extensive collection including "American Gothic" and more.
14. Rte 66 Hall of Fame Museum
Museum honoring individuals and locations tied to Route 66 history.
15. Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum
Museum featuring classic Pontiacs and memorabilia.
16. Illinois State Museum
Museum of Illinois heritage, natural history, and culture.
17. Chatham Railroad Museum
Small museum showcasing local railroad history.
18. Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
Small museum showcasing Litchfield history and Route 66 heritage.
19. Adler Planetarium
Historic lakefront planetarium offering astronomy exhibits and some of Chicago’s best skyline views.
20. Field Museum
Colorful Route 66-themed mural beside beloved hot dog stand.
21. Arcadia Museum
Local museum celebrating McLean’s history and culture.
22. Atlanta Museum
Local museum showcasing town and Route 66 heritage.
23. Memories 66 Museum
Displays and artifacts of Route 66 past.
24. Route 66 Arcade Museum
Vintage arcade machines in a museum setting.
25. The Mill Museum on Route 66
Former restaurant turned Route 66 museum.