Route 66 Festival at the Missouri History Museum
- When: Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 am
- Location: 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
- Cost: Free
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 at the Missouri History Museum during this four-day festival exploring the Mother Road’s stunning natural scenery, quirky roadside attractions, its complex history, and its impacts on communities across the St. Louis region. Enjoy live music, classic car displays, film screenings, a Route 66 neon sign and memorabilia display, family activities, and more!
10am–3pm | Car Display (Imo Family Plaza)
A classic drive deserves a classic car! Check out some popular wheels from Route 66’s heyday on display, courtesy of local St. Louis car clubs.
11am–3pm | Food Trucks (Imo Family Plaza)
Food vendors include: Widdy’s Cheesesteaks, Pure Catering STL, Salt + Smoke, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, Hank’s Cheesecakes.
10am–4pm | Route 66 Neon Display (Lower Level, AT&T Multipurpose Room)
Light up your weekend with a pop-up display of colorful neon, glowing with the charm of classic diners, watering holes, gas stations, and shops that once lit the way long St. Louis’s stretch of the Mother Road!
10am–5pm | Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Snapshot (Main Level, Hallway)
Check out the small hallway exhibit that explores St. Louis’s stretch along the famous roadway.
10am–4pm | Open Playroom: On the Road (Main Level, Schnucks Classroom)
Through hands-on activities and thought-provoking questions, families will work together to plan a trip on Route 66 the old fashioned way—with paper maps and brochures! Make destination and dining decisions, calculate your expenses, and plan your route through historic sites and attractions across Missouri.
10am–4pm | Crafts (Lower Level, Atrium and Karen M. Goering Classroom)
Get your creative kicks on Route 66 with crafts! Make your own “neon” sign, create an air freshener for your car, and decorate a paper hat for your shift at a roadside diner.
- Website: mohistory.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
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