Elk City Museums

TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

The Transportation Museum opened May 1, 2006, and has been a great success, especially with area schoolchildren. The students filled the museum with sounds of laughter while 'driving' a 1955 Pink Cadillac down Route 66 or sitting in the backseat of a 1959 Red Impala watching the Creature from the Black Lagoon in a Drive-In Theatre. Everyone has enjoyed hopping on the 1917 RIO Fire Truck, the first motor driven truck in Elk City and sliding down the fire pole. In addition, there is a chance to climb in a 1930's Teardrop trailer and take a nap on a thin mattress and check out the cooking facilities!

The major attraction with the Transportation Museum is that it is filled with interactve things for kids of all ages! Children love the HANDS-ON participation.

The Transportation Museum was started in 2002 and basic structure finished in 2003. Many grants were written and received for the building, exhibits, and other necessities. It took a great deal of time tracking down the cars and motorcycles and other vehicles that would show the progress of America.

The new gift shop is in the museum itself and includes many gift items from inexpensive postcards, bumper stickers, and stickpins to wall hangings, jackets and glass collectibles. We stock a large selection of books, audio and video tapes about Route 66.

Monday thru Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday 2 PM to 5 PM
Closed some holidays

We will open the museum earlier or later for special requests or tours.

The National Transportation Museum is part of the Old Town Museum complex that includes the National Route 66 Museum, Pioneer Museum and Beutler Brothers Rodeo Hall, the Farm and Ranch Museum, Livery Stable, Train Depot, Wagon Yard and other areas depicting Old Town Elk City.

$5 for entire complex for Adults
$4 for Senior Citizens, Students (Ages 6-16) and AARP Members
$3 for single museum
Children Under 6 are Free
Group/Family rates available

Eastbound take Exit #32 and travel 5 miles along Old Highway 66.
Westbound take Exit #41 and travel 4.8 miles on Old Highway 66.
The museum is located on the north side of the road.

National Route 66 Museum
P. O. Box 5
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-6266
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