Clinton, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

Route 66, the "Mother Road," connected Chicago and Los Angeles beginning in 1926. This museum traces the highway's history and the people who traveled it.

Official visitor website

All landmarks

The story

Arts, Architecture & Regional Culture
Immigration & Becoming American

Why it matters

Route 66, the "Mother Road," connected Chicago and Los Angeles beginning in 1926. This museum traces the highway's history and the people who traveled it.

Why it may matter to you

Route 66 carried families moving west in search of work — including people escaping the Dust Bowl — and became a symbol of the American road trip.

The fuller story

Not everyone could travel freely: Black travelers faced segregation and danger and relied on guides to find safe places to stay.

Plan your visit

Hours, prices, reservations, and closures change. Check the official visitor website.

Time to allow: 1–2 hours (our estimate)
Setting: Mostly indoor
Tickets and reservations: Admission is charged. Check the official visitor website.
Getting there: Along Interstate 40 in western Oklahoma; a car is needed.
With family: Good for all ages.
Seasons and weather: Year-round indoor visit; hours may vary.
Accessibility: See the operator's website for accessibility information.

Times are estimates and distances are straight-line. Citizen Navigator is an independent educational resource. Visitor access and conditions change. Confirm current details with the destination's official operator.