Joliet Area Historical Museum
Step into the heart of Route 66 at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, where the spirit of the Mother Road comes alive! Explore captivating exhibits that showcase the rich history of Joliet and its significance along this iconic highway. Discover artifacts, vintage memorabilia, and immersive experiences that celebrate local culture and the legendary journeys of yesteryear. With a friendly atmosphere and a wealth of knowledge, this museum is a must-stop for travelers seeking to connect with the roots of America’s favorite highway!
Laurel Hays
4 months ago"Very cute little museum with lots of history and information about space and industries and the canals! Good signage and information on Route 66 and cars. Lots of historical artifacts."
TravelLin (Lin)
2 years ago"Staffs were friendly and chatty which is so impressive, and I appreciate their help. The museum has two floors. There are so many excellent displays, and you can learn everything about Joliet from here. If you are on a road trip on Route 66 and want to take a good picture, don’t forget to buy the Route 66 Soda, check out the picture below."
Matt Zurek
a year ago"There are a lot of fun photo opportunities near the entry and throughout the museum. Nice gift shop, t-shirts are ~$25. The gift shop also has sweatshirts, baseball caps, ladies handbags, and candles. The museum has several video presentation areas, all with plenty of comfortable seating. Some interactive displays as well. There is a rooftop deck that has a music guest, and it looks like it would be summertime fun. There is a public parking garage under two blocks away for $1.00 an hour."
Theresa Smith
8 months ago"We had my husband's retirement party in the lower ball room that was just absolutely amazing! The owner was very nice and helpful during the event! Highly recommend!! 5 🌟 for sure."
Lisa Hockersmith
8 months ago"Awesome museum. Very well put together. Mostly Joliet history vs route 66, but still really well done."
