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Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum

110 W Howard St, Pontiac, Illinois 61764 USA

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Closed Now
Opens Tue 9a
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  • No Wifi
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“Memorabilia from the Mother Road”

The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum is the respository for thousands of pieces of historic memorabilia from the glory days of the Mother Road.  Come learn the history of Route 66 in Illinois, see images of the road's wonderful history, and hear a few great stories about life in America when Route 66 was the most important highway in the nation.   Summer Hours (April - October)  Monday thru Friday - 9 am - 5 pm  Saturday & Sunday - 10 am - 4 pm  Winter Hours (November - March)  Monday thru Friday - 10 am - 4 pm  Saturday & Sunday - 10 am - 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION  - We Love Donations! 

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  • 9 Reviews
  • 16 Helpful
April 10, 2014
Rated

My dad was happy about meeting and talking to a veteran in the war museum within the museum. Everything was vintage and adorable(some we're even for sale).

3 people found this review helpful

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Mark H

  • 35 Reviews
  • 8 Helpful
September 08, 2015
Rated 5.0

You have to stop here to see the murals.....definitely worth the stop.....I have some great photos, but no way to post them on here.

2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Fflyddrum1

  • 1 Review
  • 2 Helpful
July 02, 2014
Rated

Great stop! Lots of picture spots around the downtown as well. Museum has some neat relics to see.

2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
caitxedge

  • 5 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
March 26, 2014
Rated

03.25.14: A lot of artifacts as related to Route 66. Interesting stuff for a quick stop off in Pontiac. Lots of other thing to look at within the building as well.

2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
marnyrachel

  • 37 Reviews
  • 17 Helpful
January 19, 2015
Rated

This is a historic building downtown that has different museum displays on different floors. The Rt 66 stuff is cool but the War Memorial is awesome! It was a fun trip with my kids and we walked down the street to the Poniac car museum which made the trip!

1 person found this review helpful

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Tatiana Danger

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September 07, 2014
Rated 3.0

Very cool museum, though I'm going to warn you, there are loads of Route 66 museums along the road and after the first couple they really are all alike. Very similar exhibits and artifacts. Also, the gift shops all carry the same merchandise. Good thing is the museums are cheap, and it's nice to stop by and support what they're doing.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
csalerno90

  • 2 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
August 29, 2014
Rated 4.0

Town is really small but the museum is great! It is very fun place to get an idea of what to expect on route 66

1 person found this review helpful
  • 2 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
July 23, 2014
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I am so happy I stopped and saw this museum. I especially love the map on the wall. I love maps anyway but this one was painted on and you can see all the stops on Route 66!

1 person found this review helpful

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mohamed107

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  • 0 Helpful
February 21, 2024
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Nice place!

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Reviewed by
MickateTabone

  • 24 Reviews
  • 2 Helpful
January 08, 2019
Rated 5.0

Fantastic town and if your lucky to turn up on a Friday night you may also be treated to a great car show

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Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum

110 W Howard St
Pontiac, Illinois
61764 USA
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  • Sun, Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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