Museum Archives – Silly America

Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum in Baxter Springs, Kansas

The Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum in Baxter Springs, Kansas, is a two-story museum located just off Route 66, featuring immersive exhibits that explore local history from Native American heritage to Route 66 culture and Tri-State mining. With 13,000 square feet of displays and historical recreations, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the people, events, and industries that shaped the region.

1903 Courthouse Museum (Pulaski County Museum) in Waynesville, Missouri

The 1903 Courthouse Museum in Waynesville, Missouri, showcases Pulaski County history in a historic former courthouse. Exhibits cover local and military history, with a preserved courtroom and Route 66 photo op outside.

Old Stagecoach Stop in Waynesville, Missouri

The Old Stagecoach Stop in Waynesville, Missouri, is a restored 1850s building that now serves as a museum showcasing the site’s diverse history. Once a tavern, hotel, post office, and Civil War hospital, each of its ten rooms represents a different chapter in its story.

Uranus Sideshow Museum in St. Robert, Missouri

The Uranus Sideshow Museum in St. Robert, Missouri, features over 100 oddities and sideshow exhibits, including live two-headed turtles and shrunken heads. It’s a quirky stop that blends humor, history, and a whole lot of weird.

Tinkertown Museum in Sandia Park, New Mexico

Discover the whimsical world of Tinkertown Museum in Sandia Park, New Mexico! Built by folk artist Ross Ward, this 22-room marvel features over 50,000 glass bottles, intricate miniatures, animated dioramas, an art car, and a 35-foot wooden boat. From a miniature Old West town to a skeleton mariachi band, every display is a celebration of creativity and imagination.

Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Step into Oklahoma City’s history at the Overholser Mansion, a stunning three-story Victorian home built in 1903 by Henry Overholser, the “Father of Oklahoma City.” Located in the Heritage Hills neighborhood, this French Château-style mansion features intricate woodwork, stained glass, and original antique furnishings.

Oldest House Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico (De Vargas Street House)

Nestled in the heart of Santa Fe, the Oldest House Museum on De Vargas Street transports visitors back to a different era. Often called the De Vargas Street House, this structure is believed to be one of the oldest buildings in the United States, with roots stretching as far back as the early 17th century. A fascinating blend of history, culture, and architecture, the Oldest House Museum invites visitors to step inside and experience a slice of life from Santa Fe’s past.

Pete’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum in Williams, Arizona

Make a pit stop at Pete’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum: a vintage service station turned museum in Williams, Arizona, located in the heart of Route 66 and the Gateway to the Grand Canyon.

DECOPOLIS Discovitorium in Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Decopolis Discovitorium and the TulsaRama Town Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a fun spot that offers unique gifts in an even more unique location. Stroll through the living dioramas and shop for rocks, fossils, dinosaurs, steampunk treasures, Tulsa souvenirs, local interest books, art, and more!

Route 66 Historical Village in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Route 66 Historical Village in Tulsa, Oklahoma is an open-air museum that transports you back in time to Tulsa’s oil capital origins. Walk through a recreated area that celebrates Tulsa’s roots in as the “Oil Capital of the World.” Walk through this park to learn about and experience Tulsa’s oil, refining and transportation industries.