Pontiac IL Route 66 Car Museum

4.5/5
(347) · Museum in Pontiac, United States
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4.5/5 · 347 reviews
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Sep 5, 2024
What a fascinating place. Rose, the lady in charge, is such an amazing lady, you could stay and chat for hours with her. Everything was very well presented and well kept. Loads of artifacts from diff… Full review by 980annettes
Jun 27, 2024
Be sure to plan for at LEAST an hour, if not TWO in this museum - actually several museums in one. Starting with Norma in the first room - you can wind your way around Route 66 history from Chica… Full review by Beth E
Oct 7, 2023
Nice overview of what to see in each town in Illinois along Route 66. Same building is location of the War Museum. Free parking lot across the street. Map for attractions and murals in Pontiac can be… Full review by K I
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Q:
Is this a self guided museum
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Yes it is but the staff are on hand to answer any questions . There are lots of tourist information leaflets too. It is a fantastic tourist place.
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Are you open in December and January?
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Our last trip was in January, so yes, they are open then, I believe they are open year-round.
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how much does it cost?
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Free though there is a donation box and with the museum being of higher quality a couple dollars goes a long way
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Are t shirts available
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I believe they did have t-shirts. I remember looking at them, but did not buy any.
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When were Route 66 signs red white and blue?
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Trick question... Never. Federal highway signs, such as those for US 66, were always monochrome, mostly black and white, although Arizona did use...
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