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Museum · Springfield ·

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A locally owned museum sharing Black history along Route 66 with a VR experience; singled out by National Geographic as a unique, must‑learn perspective on the Mother Road.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/route-66-springfield-illinois

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Museum sharing Black history along Route 66 with VR

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informative tour

wheelchair accessible parking lot

737 E Cook St, Springfield, IL 62703 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Museum sharing Black history along Route 66 with VR

hidden gem

informative tour

wheelchair accessible parking lot

737 E Cook St, Springfield, IL 62703 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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