Elk City National Route 66 Museum & Complex

Elk City National Route 66 Museum & Complex National Route 66 Museum, National Transportation Museum, Old Town Museum, Farm and Ranch Museum, and Blacksmith Museum. Elk City, Oklahoma.
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Located on Route 66 in Elk City, the National Route 66 & Transportation Museum encompasses all eight states through which the Mother Road runs. See numerous artifacts, antique cars and rare historical documents that capture the spirit of Route 66. You won't be able to miss Myrtle, a giant kachina doll standing nearly two stories high at the museum entrance. While you're there, take a "drive" along

Route 66 in a 1955 pink Cadillac or watch an old film at a theater. The nearby museums that are part of the Elk City Museum Complex include the Old Town Museum, Farm & Ranch Museum and Blacksmith Museum. The Old Town Museum is based in a beautiful two-story Victorian house, where guests will find mementos of early day pioneer life, displays in the Stars & Stripes room, a Native American Gallery and more. Upstairs, the museum is dedicated to cowboy and rodeo memorabilia donated by the Beutler Brothers Rodeo Stock Producers. The Farm & Ranch Museum showcases tools of the trade from early farm life in western Oklahoma like tractors, barb wire collections and windmills. The Blacksmith Museum details how blacksmiths transformed iron and steel into useful objects by heating, hammering, bending and cutting. Displays include weapons, horseshoes and tools.

🚘 A rolling piece of American history is headed to Elk City!The Great Race will make its official stop at the Route 66 M...
06/20/2026

🚘 A rolling piece of American history is headed to Elk City!

The Great Race will make its official stop at the Route 66 Museum Complex on Tuesday, June 23, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, bringing hundreds of vintage automobiles to town.

This cross-country rally features beautifully restored classic cars, passionate drivers, and plenty of opportunities to get up close to some incredible automotive craftsmanship. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just looking for a fun family outing, you won’t want to miss it!

📍 Route 66 Museum Complex
📅 Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Come cheer on the racers, take photos with these historic vehicles, and help us show visitors why Elk City is one of the best stops on Route 66. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to town!

🚗💨 Elk City, get ready!The Great Race is making its way to Elk City on Tuesday, June 23, with an official stop at the Ro...
06/18/2026

🚗💨 Elk City, get ready!

The Great Race is making its way to Elk City on Tuesday, June 23, with an official stop at the Route 66 Museum Complex from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM!

Come see hundreds of beautifully restored vintage and classic automobiles as they make their way across America on this iconic rally.

Meet the drivers, snap some photos, and experience a unique piece of automotive history right here in Elk City.

📍 Elk City Route 66 Museum
📅 Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us give these racers a true western Oklahoma welcome!

05/30/2026

Tiny works this evening. 8”x10” gallery wrap acrylic. “Nectar”. Jenny Jarnagin

05/28/2026
Now Announcing a New Exhibition at the National Route 66 Museum!We’re excited to welcome “The Polaroid Man: Mark A. Payl...
05/26/2026

Now Announcing a New Exhibition at the National Route 66 Museum!
We’re excited to welcome “The Polaroid Man: Mark A. Payler” opening May 30 at 11 AM in the Transportation Building!
During his journey across Route 66, Mark Payler captured 90 Polaroid portraits of the people who live and work along the Mother Road. This exhibition features 44 of those images, with deeper storytelling highlights from six unforgettable encounters along the way.
From roadside legends to everyday voices, each portrait reflects the spirit, character, and human connection that define Route 66 as it approaches its 100th anniversary.
• National Route 66 Museum – Elk City, OK
• Free Admission
• Cookies!
• Meet the artist in person!

05/25/2026

Road trip rule #1: Take the scenic route. Especially when it leads to 100 years of Route 66 history.

📍 Elk City, Oklahoma
See you on the road!

05/25/2026
Join us for this fun visit on Saturday!
02/25/2026

Join us for this fun visit on Saturday!

Elk City, the Heartland T's will be visiting our Elk City National Route 66 Museum this Saturday!

They'll be stopping for lunch in town first, then headed to the museum!

Love is in the air at the museum! ❤️Grab your sweetheart and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little history, charm, and...
02/09/2026

Love is in the air at the museum! ❤️

Grab your sweetheart and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little history, charm, and quality time.

We’re offering a special Two-for-One Ticket deal just for couples on February 14th from 9:00AM–5:00PM at the Elk City National Route 66 Museum.

Take a stroll down memory lane, make new memories, and enjoy a unique Valentine’s date in the heart of Route 66 💕

Address

2717 W 3rd Street
Elk City, OK
73644

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(580) 225-6266

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