Journey through time and relive some of the most wonderful moments of Route 66's past in the Historic Route 66 Museum. Depicting the historic evolution of travel along the 35th parallel that became Highway 66. Historic Route 66 Museum is a chronological travel history of Route 66 from ancient days to the 1960's with its miraculous murals, photos and life-size dioramas capturing each of the groups that have traveled the Mother Road. The story begins with early trade routes and the Beagle Wagon Road, which enabled pioneers to cross the land in covered wagons. As you venture deeper into the Museum, quotations from John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath will help you to better understand the tough times along Route 66 during the Great Depression of the 1930's while storefronts, murals and a 1950 Studebaker Champion car illustrate the good times of the post-war era.
Carlos Elmer Gallery
In the Carlos Elmer Photo Gallery, celebrate the photographer and Kingman resident. Carlos Elmer was admiired around the world for capturing scences of Arizona deserts and canyons. Which he did for 50 years for the Arizona Highways magazine.
Don't forget to stop by the Route 66 Gift Shop. Whether you are looking for something to remember your time at the Visitor Center or a special gift for a loved one. The Route 66 Gift Shop is home to a number of gifts and keepsakes unique to Route 66. Including postcards, books, apparel, accessories, home decor and toys.
Travel Tips
- Be sure to check out the two model trains on tracks that circle inside of the Powerhouse Visitor Center
- The Powerhouse Visitor Center is ADA compliant
- Information on Kingman and surrounding Arizona attractions can be found in the Visitor Center