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100th anniversary of Route 66
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 at the Missouri History Museum.
- 30-Apr-2026
- Missouri History Museum
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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!
Media Partner: St. Louis Magazine
Find detailed event descriptions on our website: mohistory.org/festival
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Thursday, April 30
6–8pm | Sweetie and the Toothaches Concert (Imo Family Plaza)
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Friday, May 1
10am–3pm | Car Display (Imo Family Plaza)
11am–3pm | Food Trucks (Imo Family Plaza)
10am–4pm | Route 66 Neon Display (Lower Level, AT&T Multipurpose Room)
10am–5pm | Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Snapshot (Main Level, Hallway)
10am–1pm | Open Playroom: On the Road (Main Level, Schnucks Classroom)
10am–1pm | Crafts (Lower Level, Atrium and Karen M. Goering Classroom)
10:30–11:00am | Storytelling in the Museum: Road Trips (Main Level, History Clubhouse)
11am | Author Talk: Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett (Lower Level, Lee Auditorium)
2pm | The Evolution of the Road Trip (Lower Level, Lee Auditorium)
6–9pm | Movie Night: Cars (Imo Family Plaza, MacDermott Grand Hall, Lee Auditorium)
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Saturday, May 2
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)
10am–4pm | Route 66 Neon Display (Lower Level, AT&T Multipurpose Room)
10am–5pm | Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Snapshot (Main Level, Hallway)
10am–4pm | Open Playroom: On the Road (Main Level, Schnucks Classroom)
10am–4pm | Crafts (Lower Level, Atrium and Karen M. Goering Classroom)
10:30am–11:00am | Storytelling in the Museum: Road Trips (Main Level, History Clubhouse)
11am | Author Talk: Route 66: The First 100 Years with Jim Ross and Shellee Graham (Lower Level, Lee Auditorium)
1pm | Navigating the Road: The Green Book (Lower Level, Lee Auditorium)
3pm | Route 66 Through St. Louis Presentation (Lower Level, Lee Auditorium)
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Sunday, May 3
10am–3pm | Car Display (Imo Family Plaza)
11am–3pm | Food Trucks (Imo Family Plaza)
10am–4pm | Route 66 Neon Display (Lower Level, AT&T Multipurpose Room)
10am–5pm | Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Snapshot (Main Level, Hallway)
12pm–4pm | Open Playroom: On the Road (Main Level, Schnucks Classroom)
12pm–4pm | Crafts (Lower Level, Atrium and Karen M. Goering Classroom)
1pm | The Art of Neon and Its Association with Route 66 (Lower Level, Lee Auditorium)
3pm | Film Screening and Discussion: Show Me 66: Main Street Through Missouri (Lower Level, Lee Auditorium)
Location
Missouri History Museum | 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63112
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