Arizona Route 66 Museum — Attraction in Kingman

Great little museum packed with interesting history about famed Route 66. Housed inside a historic power station building from the early 1900s, it's on the second floor above the local visitor center. Admission is cheap at 10 bucks and that also gets you entry into two other local attractions – the Mohave Museum that features the regional history and environment, and the historic Bonelli House, also from the early 1900s.

The Route 66 Museum itself has plenty of information about the legendary road including stories of the early explorers and settlers that initially passed through the region. There are fascinating displays talking about and recreating the wagons and “Prairie Schooners” used in those days, then more exhibits about the early days of automobile travel on dirt roads before Route 66 actually came to be. Of course it then goes on to the heyday of Route 66 with some recreations of vintage storefronts and finally the decline of the “Mother Road” as the highway system takes hold. That decline is highlighted by a documentary that plays in the mini-theater downstairs on the way to the Electric Vehicle Museum.

The EV Museum is part of the standard admission fee and was an interesting bonus – it was actually the main reason I wanted to check out this place having recently bought an electric car myself. The museum consists of one large hall containing a variety of electric vehicles ranging from neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) - good only for short urban hops - to fully road-legal EVs like a Tesla Roadster and converted Porsche 911, to one-off race vehicles. It's not a comprehensive overview of EV history by any means but fascinating nonetheless and well worth the low price of admission. The local Tesla Supercharger station happens to be located beside the museum building and there's a free level 2 charger for non-Tesla EV drivers too on the opposite side, just in case you drove here in an electric vehicle yourself.

The visitor center has a great gift shop for Arizona souvenirs and beside it there's another gift shop specifically for the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona with plenty of merchandise to choose from.

Outside in the parking lot is a great photo opportunity with a large Route 66 sign you can drive your car or motorcycle through.

All in all, a wonderful little stop for any road trip through Kingman, especially for anyone interested in the...

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A Must-Stop for Route 66 Fans and Car Enthusiasts

The Arizona Route 66 Museum is an absolute gem for anyone interested in the history and mystique of the Mother Road! This museum beautifully captures the spirit of Route 66 with a fantastic array of exhibits that bring the history of America's most iconic highway to life. Not only is it educational, but it’s also the perfect place to snap some unforgettable photos.

The setup here is ideal for capturing your car against the backdrop of Route 66 memorabilia, making it a dream stop for road-trippers and car enthusiasts alike. If you’re traveling through Kingman, don’t pass up this chance to get a piece of Route 66 magic and make some memories! Highly recommended for an authentic,...