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Museum · Springfield

Route History

Museum · Springfield

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737 E Cook St, Springfield, IL 62703

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Experience Black history, resilience, and excellence on Route 66  

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737 E Cook St, Springfield, IL 62703 Get directions

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737 E Cook St, Springfield, IL 62703 Get directions

+1 217 503 4129
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restroom
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Aug 30, 2025

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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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Steven Weiser

Google
I was fortunate to visit this museum as a chaperone of an 8th grade field trip. They hosted 40 students and 10 adults. The VR experience was cool and highlighted an American Experience that is seldom talked about to most people. The work these ladies are doing holds more value that can be put into words. We were only able to follow the story through one city, if you have a few hours, this is a worth while stop for adults and children alike.

Double B

Google
9/2024 4* I would love to say 5 stars. But it was closed. No signs or anything. Hard to rate it if its closed. I was very disappointed as this was a stop I was particularly interested in. Maybe in 10 years when I come down again, it will be open. I enjoyed the outside though as much as I could.

Katrina Harper

Google
Google shows this museum was open so we drove to it and it was not, so disappointing because I really wanted to see it and we will not be back in springfield until next year

Kimberley Moore

Google
So very excited about this unique place telling our story learned so much today. This is such a neat place definitely need everyone to come check it out! It has continued to open my eyes to how Springfield continues to have a unique and special gift of impact on HISTORY ESPECIALLY Black History

Derrick Stapleton

Google
The Tour was informative, the museum is small, but packed with a lot of historical information.

Daryl Nitz

Google
Nothing but an empty store front. Cute building though.

Maricela Rodriguez

Google
It's a Hidden Gem with History lessons. I recommend you stop by and visit.

Linda Bryant

Google
Everyone needs to visit and learn some real history 💯