The long-dark Western Trail Motel neon sign was recently restored and will be put on display at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Billboard Museum reports the sign is on loan from the Oklahoma Historical Society and eventually will become part of a neon park at a yet-to-be-announced location. The … Continue reading Restored Western Trail Motel sign will be displayed at National Cowboy Museum show
Category: Museums
“The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey” opens at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
“The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey," which offers an ambitious 360-degree view of the American West, recently opened at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. A reporter for The Oklahoman went to the exhibit, and it left quite an impression: On the wide walls of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Kerr Gallery, … Continue reading “The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey” opens at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Balloon Museum in Albuquerque launches student art contest for Route 66 centennial show
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is inviting K-12 students across the Albuquerque metro area to help bring the magic of hot air balloons to life as part of a special youth art exhibition celebrating the Route 66 centennial. Opening in June, the museum’s Route 66 exhibit will feature a black-and-white mural created by … Continue reading Balloon Museum in Albuquerque launches student art contest for Route 66 centennial show
New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe unveils Route 66 centennial mural
The New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe recently unveiled a mural that commemorates Route 66's centennial this year. Albuquerque artist Molly Mendenhall created the artwork, titled “Mother Road Coming into Color," reported KRQE-TV in Albuquerque. She came up with the idea to depict the changing landscape of New Mexico through time, largely defined by … Continue reading New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe unveils Route 66 centennial mural
AgDaily publishes extensive feature about Texas Route 66 advocate Delbert Trew
AgDaily.com, a fast-rising digital publication that focuses on U.S. agriculture, recently published an excellent feature about Delbert Trew, a longtime advocate and historian of Texas Route 66 and the Panhandle in general. Brady Wilson, a prominent officer for the Texas Old Route 66 Association, wrote the article. Many Route 66 advocates are familiar with Trew, … Continue reading AgDaily publishes extensive feature about Texas Route 66 advocate Delbert Trew
American Giants Museum changes owners
The American Giants Museum along old Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois, recently landed a new owner. The museum stated in a Facebook post that Lee Woods of Hot Springs, Arkansas, purchased the property. As Woods' Facebook account shows, he's an aficionado of Muffler Men. More from the museum's post: Moving forward, Joel Baker and American … Continue reading American Giants Museum changes owners
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa receives $1 million grant for expansion
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will receive a grant more than $1 million grant for an expansion project. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce earmarked $1,080,000 for the expansion as part of its Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place in January, and an opening date is expected in … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa receives $1 million grant for expansion
Oklahoma City National Memorial starts construction on a $12 million addition
The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, which pays tribute to the 1995 domestic terrorism attack that killed more than 160 people, broke ground last week on a $12 million addition called Forward. The museum stated this about its forthcoming, 10,000-square-foot structure: Foreword introduces new and expanded programming spaces in an engaging architectural work. Designed to … Continue reading Oklahoma City National Memorial starts construction on a $12 million addition
Neon sign for defunct Glancy Motel will be restored with a $71,000 grant
The Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton recently received $71,505 from the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program to help restore and display the neon sign from the now-defunct Glancy Motel. The Route 66 motel in Clinton was torn down in 2023, but the sign was saved so it could be displayed in … Continue reading Neon sign for defunct Glancy Motel will be restored with a $71,000 grant
New Decopolis store in Tulsa installs huge “Tulsa 66” sign
Decopolis, a gift shop "where science and magic meet adventure," recently installed a large, Art Deco-inspired "Tuisa 66" sign in front of its second location on the city's east side. Here's a look at the 30-by-30-foot sign, which will feature neon lighting that will be installed later. More images from the sign's installation: Decopolis owner … Continue reading New Decopolis store in Tulsa installs huge “Tulsa 66” sign