61. The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

There are many Route 66 museums, but probably one of the most comprehensive and largest museums is the Route 66 Oklahoma Museum.  Route 66 Podcast talks with Pat Smith, curator of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum.  The displays are all professionally laid out and are part of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Pat Smith about the following: Introducing the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum Where is Clinton, OK? The Oklahoma Historical Society Comparason to other Route 66 museums Pat Smith - Curator Earliest memory of Route 66 The 1995 opening of the museum Staff and Volunteers Annual visitors Origin of artifacts for Route 66 Museum Authentic Valentine Diner Typical donation inquiries Layout of Museum Classic car collection The museum decade by decade The Gift Shop Past museum milestones Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame Centennial celebration planning Pat's favorite gallery Famous (and not so famous) museum visitors Planning your visit to the museum Thank you to Route 66 Podcast & Scholarship supporters, including Rob and Cheryl Cochran - Maryland Reed Coles - Nebraska Jim Crabtree – California Todd Farrell - Nebraska Rich Havlik – Minnesota Mary Nicholson – Pennsylvania Mark Wilson - Texas And from the United Kingdom Charli Beeton     Route 66 Tours led by Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno Please consider supporting both The Route 66 Podcast and Scholarship Program through Patreon.