Bristow Train Depot and Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma

Step back in time and explore the historic Bristow Train Depot and Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma. Housed in a 1923 FRISCO Train Depot, this museum and visitor’s center gives patrons a glimpse into the town’s history.

The Bristow Train Depot and Museum is located in the historic Bristow train depot (previously known as the Frisco Train Depot), constructed in 1923. It is located next to the Depot Plaza and Town Square in a town that was born to connect Sapulpa and Oklahoma City by train.

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The Bristow Train Depot retains much of its historic charm. It consists of a one-story brick building with original wood floors from 1923 and vintage ticket counters, desks, equipment, and other railroad items.

Inside the train depot you can now find a community museum. Explore the museum to find information about the town’s history and the people who shaped it. Find information on early Indian Territory, railroad history, early oil discovery, and Route 66. Community volunteers man the museum and love sharing the history with visitors.

Outside of the depot there is an Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway caboose on display. Originally built in 1929, it was rebuilt in 1969 and is painted to reflect the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (the “Frisco”). Also find one of the only two remaining FRISCO water towers in the nation.

Take a walk around the property to find some fun murals, Route 66 signs, and sitting areas. Maybe even watch a train drive by! Be sure to visit this Oklahoma Route 66 attraction on your road trip between Oklahoma City and Tulsa

Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow Historical Train Depot & Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma

Bristow Train Depot and Museum

Address: 1 Rail Road Place, Bristow, OK 74010
Cost: Free Admission, Donations Accepted
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm (Monday-Wednesday, Friday), Closed (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday)

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Step back in time and explore the historic Bristow Train Depot and Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma. Housed in a 1923 FRISCO Train Depot, this museum and visitor's center gives patrons a glimpse into the town's history. Outside find an Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway caboose on display. Also find one of the only two remaining FRISCO water towers in the nation. Visit this Route 66 attraction on your Oklahoma road trip. #Route66 #Route66RoadTrip #OklahomaRoute66 #OklahomaRoadTrip #RoadTrip
Step back in time and explore the historic Bristow Train Depot and Museum in Bristow, Oklahoma. Housed in a 1923 FRISCO Train Depot, this museum and visitor's center gives patrons a glimpse into the town's history. Outside find an Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway caboose on display. Also find one of the only two remaining FRISCO water towers in the nation. Visit this Route 66 attraction on your Oklahoma road trip. #Route66 #Route66RoadTrip #OklahomaRoute66 #OklahomaRoadTrip #RoadTrip

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The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.

The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.