Ash Fork Route 66 Museum — Attraction in Arizona

We have passed this town for over 40 years and have never taken the time to stop. But thanks to Geocaching, we finally did and discovered a hidden gem in the desert of Ash Fork. This museum is located just off the I40 and is a must-stop for anyone interested in the historical background of the famous Route 66 Highway, as well as the history of this town. The museum is full of memorabilia of “days-gone-by” just itching to tell their stories. Inside the museum is a visitor center, a sort of gift shop, a restroom and a hanger full of history. In addition, just outside of the building is the Ash Fork Historic Walk as well as an old fire engine and farm/manufacturing equipment. We learned that this entire visitor center and museum is staffed by volunteers who have given their time and effort to let us all experience a little bit of history. We wish to recognize the volunteer that we met that day, unfortunately we forgot his name. It was on a Wednesday late afternoon and we know he was a Marine in Vietnam back in 1966-1967. He was a wonderful person, extremely friendly, entertaining and so willing to answer any questions we had about the history of the town. This is truly worth the time to visit and would recommend you plan to spend at least an hour or better yet, two, to fully enjoy and ingest what is found inside this oasis...

An unexpectedly comprehensive and fascinating collection of one-of-a-kind and specifically Ash Fork-related relics! This was an engrossing stop, and had we not still had so far to go to get home I would have liked spending much more time there. The sister of the woman who basically single-handedly (my descriptive term, not hers) created the museum was very helpful in pointing out some of the more significant items and displays, as well as clarifying where we would find still-standing historic buildings in town. Having stayed earlier this year at former Harvey House hotel La Posada in Winslow, I sure wish I could have seen the Escalante in Ash Fork while it was still standing. This museum has an impressive scale model of...

This is one of the best community museums in northern Arizona. You will be greeted by an extremely knowledgeable volunteer who will give you an overview. Keep in mind that all aspects of the museum are run by volunteers who donate their time and passion for history . The jail exhibit alone is worth the trip. And the gift store is excellent; there is something for everyone. The local art showcases talent by a Seligman artist and there are many gifts for kids. And...the museum is free but donations go toward...