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Route 66 Museum
- US-66, America's Main Street, became so famous because of the
heavy, early 20th Century westward migration to California, that it has
become part of the folklore in the West. You can encounter many 'Route
66 Museums' along I-40; this may well be the newest (at the moment)
having opened Independence Day of 2003.
So far there is not a lot to see here but, considering the
enthusiasm of many in the Barstow community, we expect the inventory to
grow rapidly in both quantity and quality.
Currently it is open from 11a. to 4p. on weekends only. When more
volunteers are volunteered they expect to expand the opening hours.
Admission is FREE but they would sure appreciate donations. "This
history must be preserved."
For more information, phone the Visitors' Center at 1-888-422-7786
(toll free) or visit their web site: Route66Museum.
Located in the restored (combination) railroad depot, hotel and
tavern (Harvey House) on the north side of Barstow near the tracks on N.
1st Street.
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Western American
Railroad Museum - Also newly opened in 2003, this Railroad Museum
houses railroad memorabilia from not only the Barstow area, but from the
entire West as well. Old locomotives, photos and archives are on
display. Outside the building are two cabooses open for tours.
Currently hours are 11a to 4p Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
For more information phone 1-760-525-5800 or see their web page:
RailroadMuseum.
Located
in the restored (combination) railroad depot, hotel and tavern (Harvey
House) on the north side of Barstow near the tracks on N. 1st Street.
Mojave River
Valley Museum - A well established museum dedicated to preserving
the story of the early settles in the Mojave River Valley. A wide
assortment of artifact is on display both inside and outside the
building.
Open from 11a to 4p daily. Admission is FREE.
For more information phone 1-760-256-5452 or visit their web
site: MRVMuseum.
From I-15 take exit 181. Head toward downtown Barstow to Virginia
Way (2 blocks from the Interstate on the north side). Turn left and the
museum is at 270 East Virginia Way.
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