Route 66 Museum — Attraction in Lebanon

A delight of a museum. Next door to the library, homespun, carefully maintained. Great snapshots of history over the Missouri sections of Route 66 and memorabilia from the stretches east and west of Missouri. What this quaint museum may lack in square footage, it makes up with in high quality experience and a genuine walk through Missouri history with pictures, articles, and items from the people who cared enough to make it a special place. Sad to read that a lot of these places are no longer in existence in Lebanon and throughout Missouri. This dandy museum was very well worth the visit and the people were...

I was kind of excited to see this museum, even though being inside a library seemed a little different. Once there, I'm not sure I would call it a "museum" unfortunately. It took all of maybe 10-15 minutes to see, as it's not a very big section of the library. There were some decent things there, like the gas pumps & car. There was quite a bit of stuff from the Munger Moss Motel, and was neat to see history from that aspect as well.

I can appreciate that it's open to the public free of charge. Just wish there was more to see. The gift shop was a nice store, but there was not much pertaining...

The Route 66 Museum in Lebanon offers a charming look at the history of the famous highway. The exhibits include classic cars, photographs, and memorabilia that tell the story of travel and culture along Route 66. The museum is small but packed with interesting information and nostalgic artifacts. It’s free to visit and provides a quick but meaningful stop for travelers interested in Americana and Missouri’s role in the Mother Road’s history. Staff members are friendly and happy to share stories and details about...