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

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Route 66 Tours led by Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno

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