Route 66 Historical Village

Route 66 Historical Village is a museum in Tulsa that displays transportation history from the early 1900s. The site features a restored steam locomotive, vintage rail cars, and a tall oil derrick that stands as a landmark in the open-air setting.

The site marks where the first productive oil well was found in 1901, an event that led Tulsa to become an oil industry center. This early discovery brought workers and investment to the region and shaped its development for decades to come.

The visitor center, built to look like a 1920s gas station, shows how travelers stopped and refueled during the early days of car travel. You can see the style and design choices that made these stops familiar to road travelers of that era.

The museum is open during daylight hours year-round with no admission fee. Since it is an outdoor space, you should plan time to walk around and check weather conditions before you go.

The oil derrick on the grounds is among the tallest of its kind in North America. This tall structure serves as a reminder of the industrial ambition that drove the region during its early oil boom years.