The Route 66 Motor Museum is like no other museum you've seen. It's home to a rotating display of 60+ classic cars, scooters, and motorcycles. Many of the vehicles on display are untouched just as they were found in garages and barns all over the Midwest. We feature primarily European vehicles ranging from Microcars to Sports Cars - and everything in between. There's a small restoration section where you can see final reassembly taking place, as well as some cars that are in various states of completion so you can see the clever engineering that would normally be hidden. There are also several engines on display (both assembled and disassembled) to see what powers these cars down the road.
The museum is located in a historic building that practically touches Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri - which is known as the birthplace of Route 66. There is a large parking lot behind the building with space for RVs and tour buses. We're conveniently located in Springfield with easy access to all other attractions in the area.
Grab a soda at the classic diner. You can sit at one of the tables or booths and watch the modern travelers on Route 66. The museum offers free WiFi to visitors, so you can plan the next part of your trip, send photos of your adventures, or make a video call back home.
We have a full gift shop featuring shirts, hats, antiques, and Route 66 memorabilia.
The building that houses the Motor Museum dates back to the 1940s when it was constructed as a manufacturing facility for truck bodies and tanker trailers. At one time, more than a tenth of all gasoline tankers in the country were built right here. You can still see the remnants of industry around the building, making it the perfect backdrop for these cars.
In collaboration with the Institute for the Preservation of Interesting Vehicles, we always have some restoration work being carried out that can be observed by visitors.
Special Events
The museum is available for your special event, plus we have several periodic events such as "Night at the Museum" every Friday from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. It's a chance to relax and have a drink with friends in the coolest atmosphere anywhere.
We'd love for you to come visit.
Regular Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Seven Days a Week
Special Events: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Adults: $10
Children: $5