Knowledgeable, welcoming docents keep this museum in beautiful order and are happy to answer…read morequestions. I just got a place out here and even after visiting Bullhead City, Laughlin, and the Colorado River for 30 years, I learned SO much at the museum. It is free (suggested, zero-pressure $3 donation) and they have a little gift shop with cool BHC and Colorado River items, all very fairly priced. See the old school house too! Totally a must-visit place in Bullhead City. Just take note of the hours so you don't miss the window of opportunity!

There isn't a whole lot to see here unless you like water sports, camping, or gambling. But this…read moremuseum really was interesting. We were greeted by the volunteers offering to help us . It is very clean. Not to spoil your expectations but Bullhead has a lot of history! I was amazed. I think it's worth visiting regardless of your interests.

We've found Spike! (Snoopy's brother)…read more Cute little museum with many historical artifacts, worth a visit. Museum is free but donation is welcomed.

A great place to stop in and check out some local artifacts. The person working the museum was…read moresuper helpful and told me lots of interesting things about Needles.

My family and I were heading over to Vegas from Joshua Tree and took a route that went through the…read moreMojave National Preserve. I don't know why I have never been through here in my entire life, but it was neat to see the landscape and feeling like I was playing Frogger as I was trying to avoid all the potholes in the 2 lane road. One random stop we came across in the middle of the preserve was the Kelso Depot. I only stopped because I saw that there was a restroom that we could use, and then was surprised to see an actual visitor center to peruse. From the signage out front here's the history: "Built in 1924, the Kelso Depot housed a train station, ticket and telegraph office, restaurant, reading room, and dormitory rooms for railroad employees. It was often called the Kelso Club House, a Union Pacific Railroad term for employee boarding and recreational facilities. As railroad technology improved and fewer personnel were needed, the Depot became obsolete. It was closed in 1985, and Union Pacific planned to raze the building. Concerned citizens intervened and the building was saved. It was renovated and reopened as a National Park Service Visitor Center in October 2005." The Depot is currently under construction as of 12/2025, but you can walk around the building and peek in through the windows. Apparently the area around the depot was like a little village during WW II. It's neat to imagine what life would've been like living out here in the middle of nowhere back in the 1940's. There's no internet out in Kelso, but you can log into the NPS Wi-Fi while you're there.

This place was a lifesaver! Bathrooms just when we needed them! We were in that Saturday I-15…read morererouted to I-40 craziness. Took us 10 hours from Huntington Beach to Vegas. We took a Waze suggestion which ended up saving us two hours. Happened upon the Kelso Depot just at the right time. We're so grateful to these guys keeping their bathrooms open even when the visitor center is closed.

Player's card holder get in for free. If you are into…read moreclassic cars, truck and motorcycle this place is definitely worth seeing. I own quite a few older vehicles and some of their items are remarkable. Please make sure you check my photos. I was so surprised, not to say shocked and happy to see Emilio Scotto's motorcycle and gear as well as a small exhibition about his trips around the world (he holds the record for the longest ride: 10 years and 457k miles). Being a very serious biker myself, it almost brought tears to my eyes. It was the highlight of my trip (yeah...) and I will certainly go back again next time I am in Laughlin!

Enjoyed looking at all the beautifully restored classic cars. The Classic Auto Exhibit is located…read moreon the third floor in the South Tower of the Riverside Resort and Hotel. It cost $5.00 each, but was worth the price as there were 80 or so cars to see. Some of my favorites: 1929 Franklin, 1937 Cord Speedster, 1981 DeLorean, and the 1954 Corvette. Very much worth it if you are in the area.

Stopped at this cool landmark and gift shop located on Route 66 on our way to the Sitgreaves Pass…read moreto Oatman, AZ. This landmark use to be a gas station back in the 1920's. They have so many cute Route 66 souvenirs that are reasonably priced. The worker there was super sweet and attentive as well!

You should stop in and see! Wonderful!! And do not forget to take pictures!!!! This place is…read moreawesome! Going to Oatman Grand Canyon. Check it out!

This small museum packs a lot of interesting artifacts and stories about the history of Lake…read moreHavasu. The museum, located in a strip mall, is free (but encourages donations). Information about the geology of the region, Chemehuevi, mining, and the city's notable founders is nicely displayed. The volunteer staff is incredibly welcoming and knowledgable. The museum is open from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday. There is plenty of parking in front of the museum. There is a small, but nice, interactive area where kid's can draw and learn. There is a gift shop that is run by the local rock club in the front of the museum. The Museum is a must see if you are interested in the region. Plan an hour visit. Bring the kids!

For a small museum, they have done well. They have definitely expanded the Exhibits and made it…read moremore inviting for everyone who is interested in the history of the area and, of course, the bridge. They had volunteers who would answer questions, and the manager was on site as well, and they were all very helpful and knowledgeable in their own expertise. We definitely recommend stopping in. It's free, and they rely on donations.

I was in Parker Thanksgiving week. We stopped in to visit this very interesting and informative…read moremuseum. It was closing early because of the holiday, so I didn't have time to really check out the gift shop. The lady I was with bought a really pretty necklace and earrings. I hope to come back next year.

This is a very small museum but packed with surprising information and artifacts. It's well worth…read morethe price of admission and the hour or so you will spend here. Four stars would be five if the gift shop was better stocked, though it has some very nice gifts. With more visits, it will get there. Please support this tribe.

Visited the Arizona Route 66 museum/visitor center in Kingman on our way to The Town of Oatman, AZ…read more The visitor center is on the 1st floor and offers a nice size gift shop with so many cool souvenirs. They also have nice clean bathrooms. The 2nd floor is the entrance to the Museum. The Museum was very informative about the history of Route 66 and Kingman. We also got to tour the electric vehicle museum. Admission was only $10 for adults. Unfortunately the day we went The Bonelli house was not open which is included in that price. It's a self tour and they also have an hour long movie about Route 66 and the boom and bust that happened. After visiting the shop and touring the museum we had a little picnic lunch outside before continuing our road trip. They had some clean picnic tables under an awning with some shade so we were able to enjoy our lunch outside instead of in our car which was nice! Great place to stop and take a break while visiting Arizona.

From trade route, to train route, to State Route 66 [Kingman AZ]…read more The Arizona Route 66 Museum is located on the 2nd floor of the Powerhouse. As we were leaving we didn't immediately notice that the museum was just above the Visitor Center. We went back inside LoL! General admission is $10/person but if you're a senior (60+) it's $6. The ticket can be used as a bookmark to remember your visit to Kingman AZ. The $10 ticket is good to see 3 places: The Mojave Museum (unfortunately was closed at the time), 'The Powerhouse' Route 66 Museum including the Historic Electric Vehicle Exhibit and The Bonelli House. Arizona Route 66 Museum ~ To summarize, the museum depicts the historical evolution of travel along the 35th parallel that became Route 66. We viewed vintage artifacts, dioramas, murals, photographs, and more that took us on a journey from a pre-Route 66 America to the present and, well, everything in between. Informative museum! Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum ~ Why is there a Tesla in here?? Well, I did not know that they made Tesla's then. There is a 2008 Tesla Roadster "The Simo" on the exhibit floor. Elon Musk launched a Roadster into space carried by a Falcon Heavy rocket in a test flight on February 6, 2018. Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield ~ We drove through this roadside attraction that allowed cars to drive a loop and go under and through the classic Route 66 shield. Pretty cool! Review #3696

Outdoor museum, dedicated to showing the work of Noah Purifoy, a late 20th century LA artist who…read morespent the last years of his life on this property, making sculptures out of recycled everyday materials. His workshop and living trailer are still there, surrounded by his artwork. The grounds are unfenced, and there is a dedicated parking area on both side of the dirt ride, towards the West part of the exhibit (coming from the East, important to keep going until you see a small parking area on the south part of the road...otherwise, you will be parking on private property.) You can get up close and personal, and touch whatever you like (since it's part of how the exhibit's age). But it can also be dangerous, with many pokey and sharp things, so need to watch out while wandering. Art is a subjective thing, and I would not have guessed that I would have enjoyed his exhibit as much as I did (especiallyl the exhibits involving bowling balls and/or toilets as the main materials). But as I continued to look at his pieces, kept wondering 'What was he thinking?....How did he envision this would look 20 years after creation, as the desert enveloped?', both from an overall macro level, but also from a detailed, day-to-day accomplishment perspective. The setting of the desert is as integral as the recycled material itself. And I couldn't help but think...'is this what a end-of-the-world scenario would look like?'. And as certain parts of the exhibit degrades, will the foundation fix it...or is that the natural progression of his art? There is a handout near the entrance that tells the fascinating story of the artist's life. It's well worth reading.

This place is awesome! It's an outdoor art gallery of large sculptures and installations out in…read morethe middle of the desert. You have to drive out a little, but it's located in a neighborhood with a couple houses so close by, there are signs telling you it's private property. You can spend quite some time out here, immersing yourself in the artwork. My favorite is the toilet temple. It's built out of toilets, and you can walk through the archway made out of toilets. There are multiple structures built that you can walk through and feel as though you are walking through a place that is forbidden, including a shack, complete with bed and clothes hanging on a line. The artwork spans decades. He's a prolific artist. The majority of the sculptures have cables holding them down, so you have to be careful not to trip on them accidentally when walking up close, I'd you're not paying attention. I highly recommend visiting this place. Admission is free! Parking: Plenty of free designated parking.

I visited the World Famous Crochet Museum earlier this year and I'm finally reviewing it. It's a…read morequirky roadside attraction just outside the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park at an art complex called Art Queen. The tiny museum, which reminds me of a hot dog stand, is filled to the brim with adorable crocheted items. It's impossible to take it all in because there is so much to look at, including crocheted animals, dolls, and characters from storybooks and nursery rhymes. There is even a small crocheted World Famous Crochet Museum. Only one or two people can fit in the museum at a time and it takes just a couple minutes to check it out. It's worth stopping at the Art Queen complex to see the World Famous Crochet Museum, especially if you like unconventional art, as well as the other galleries, studios, and shops located there.

When you are in the middle of the desert, you never know what quirky and unique places you might…read moreencounter. I spent my birthday here in Joshua Tree and when I travel I often look up places to visit which are unusual for the area. This little place popped up and I knew I had to visit. This is an old converted drive thru Fotomat kiosk like they used to have that was deserted and sat on the highway for many years before it was moved and transformed into this museum. It houses a large and uncounted collection of colorful crochet items. Shari Elf is the artist and has collected all these whimsical pieces. From animals, dolls, food and other characters there is a lot to take in. It is very eclectic and cute. Shari is known as the "Art Queen" and she also has a gallery of art. She asks you not to touch, just look. Donations are accepted via Venmo. This area also houses other small businesses worth exploring.