Route 66 Car Museum
The Route 66 Car Museum stands on College Street in Springfield, MO, a street that carried Route 66 through the city. It shows about 70 cars from the personal collection of owner Guy Mace, from a 1907 REO to movie cars such as a Batmobile. The museum plans to close in spring 2027, and its website gives April 17, 2027, as the date. Cars from the collection are then to be sold at a Mecum auction.
What is Route 66 Car Museum?
The museum is built around one man's collection: about 70 cars owned by Guy Mace (the museum itself puts the count at more than 75). The oldest is a 1907 REO.
The collection also takes in movie cars, among them a 1979 "Gotham Cruiser" Batmobile.
History of Route 66 Car Museum
The museum opened in June 2016 on College Street, which carried Route 66 through Springfield; the museum describes its site as the original Route 66. It now plans to close in spring 2027, and its website gives April 17, 2027, as the closing date. After that, cars from the collection are to be sold at a Mecum auction.
Visiting Route 66 Car Museum: tips
The museum is on College Street itself, right on the old road through Springfield. Anyone who wants to see the collection should plan the visit before spring 2027, when the museum plans to close. Check the museum's website for opening times before you go.
Practical info
- Address
- 1634 W College St, Springfield, MO 65806
- Website
- 66carmuseum.com
- Hours
- We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.
- On site & nearby
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Questions about Route 66 Car Museum
Is the Route 66 Car Museum closing?
Yes. The museum plans to close in spring 2027, and its own website gives April 17, 2027, as the closing date. Cars from the collection of owner Guy Mace, about 70 in all, are then to be sold at a Mecum auction. Until then the museum on College Street in Springfield stays open.
What cars are at the Route 66 Car Museum?
About 70 cars from owner Guy Mace's collection; the museum itself puts the count at more than 75. The oldest is a 1907 REO. The collection also takes in movie cars, among them a 1979 "Gotham Cruiser" Batmobile.
Is the Route 66 Car Museum on Route 66?
Yes. It stands on College Street in Springfield, Missouri, a street that carried Route 66 through the city, and the museum describes its site as the original Route 66. It opened there in June 2016 and plans to close in spring 2027.
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