Omg this place was amazing if you're a muscle car lover .. for a small fee you can go in and admire…read moretheir car collection. But before you do that stop and admire all the 50's and 60's car memorabilia and of course lots of cool souvenirs to buy .

7-17-25 $5, worth it…read more I don't know why, but I didn't ask the ladies name that was working there today, shame on me, she was pleasant and should be acknowledged. Here's to you, thank you. This was a bonus stop that you can only do when you are doing a road trip. I just never know where you're gonna be. I love the history of Route 66 back in the day my family had a Hugh connection with that road. We've been on most of it, but not all of it and it's always fun to hit another part. I'm not sure why I had to buy another hat, but I did. The museum was fabulous. Not just the cars, but all the paraphernalia, and the old signs were great.. I WOULD RECOMMEND

FREE This is just one of the many things that becomes a…read morebonus stop to stretch your legs and to learn about history. I had no idea that this place is where he was buried and I guess I forgot most of the story. It was good to get caught up on and also to get other headstones That were from the 1800s. It is worth a stop for sure. I WOULD RECOMMEND

Quick stop of Western American history. Interesting guy. Prominent feature for tourists in the area.read more

Stopped by here to get our Arizona Route 66 passport book stamped. The gentleman working was very…read morenice and knowledgeable. All the vehicles are from the local people. He asked where we are headed and gave us some advice about that area. This is a small museum but a great one. Don't pass it up.

A cute little Museum with classic cars and a cool movie showing the history of Route 66. A must…read morestop.

If you love western U.S. history, this is the place to visit. There is no way anyone could study…read moreeverything in the museum in a day. There is a small library, pages of information to read and tons of historical relics. There are old covered wagons, a cool caboose and farm equipment. There is a rock and bone room that is quite interesting. There are displays of old western wear, quilts, old postcards, photos, and a gabillion other things. If you're traveling I-40 west through Tucumcari, I highly recommend stopping to look at the cool architecture, the museum and the town's 1960's feel.

I guess I can see where Jae K. (review from 07.02.2012) would say that the Tucumcari Historical…read moreMuseum is more like a collection of antiques. Or as AI put it - that "giant attic feel." Lol. The museum was closed when I stopped by on Sunday, August 2, 2026, yet, there was still plenty to see outside such as a caboose firehouse, a windmill, a New Mexico Air Guard jet, and a World War II-era U.S. 90 mm M1 (or M1A1/M2) anti-aircraft gun. Whew! Artifacts inside range from maps and photos to vintage everyday artifacts. This museum is near another Tucumcari gem known as the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory. Im the past, The building later served as an army corps office, a local hospital, and a World War II glider pilot training school before becoming a museum in 1969 Perhaps someday I will be here on a Tuesday through Saturday and it will be open. Works Cited https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bpqa7SvLH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Science Laboratory was established by Mesalands Community…read moreCollege in the small town of Tucumcari, NM. While the smallish museum was closed on the Sunday (August 2, 2026) that I was able to visit, I knew in advance the exhibits they had on display: + Mesozoic Era dinosaur fossils + A 40-foot-long Torvosaurus (T-rex-like) skeleton from the Jurassic period + Casts of dinosaur footprints + Fossils from local dig sites + "Dig for Bones Sandbox" + Rocks and mineral from around the world They also have a gift shop. Admission prices - which will give you a chuckle - are currently as follows: + Children (3 and under) Free + Juniors (4-11) $6 + Adult (12-59) $10 + Seniors (60-98) $8 + Dinosaurs (99 and older) Free + Educators/College Students (ID Required) $8 + Active Military (ID Required) $8 + Call for group rates! I would have gladly paid that price if it had been open & my dog was allowed in (which she probably isn't because... BONES! Lol). TIP Closed Sundays and Mondays. Works Cited https://www.mesalands.edu/page/mesalands-community-colleges-dinosaur-museum-and-natural-science-laboratory

These guys did a great job explaining the history of the dinosaurs…read more The hands on demonstrations are great for children and adults. Great value for the money

Must stop if you are into the history of Billy the Kid. The chamber of commerce office is attached…read moreand has a wonderful museum as well as travel info and a nice girl inside to answer questions! Turns out Billy the Kids headstone has an interesting history, hence the reason it's in lock down, literally! Come stop by on your way to Fort Sumner.

Cemetery was very old had lots of charm very beautiful tombstones…read more Well taken care of for being an older cemetery We went to see the Tombstone of Billy the kid He wasn't in this part we had to drive farther down the road to a smaller cemetery I believe they are part of each other it was confusing but a gentleman that worked there told us where to go to find him There was a small museum with information very clean and bathrooms also clean the young lady was very friendly

We always stopover here on our way out of Tx. Great value, easy in & out, consistently no hassle…read more Level spots, good 50 AMP, decent WIFI. It's a GO-TO!

This is a very basic campground with no bathrooms, showers or laundry. We stayed in pull through…read morefull hookup site #24. It was level and comfortable. During setup we noticed several issues with the electrical post. I called the museum and a kind gentleman named Tom stopped by the next morning. He replaced both the 20 amp and 50 amp breakers in about half an hour. Tom was a very nice man and I enjoyed chatting with him. Great service! Free wifi worked at the site and it was blazing fast. My AT&T phone had 3 bars and my wife's Verizon phone had 4 bars. Road traffic was loud but our white noise CD mostly blocked it out at night. All things considered this was a great deal at only $20.00 per day. Dave's Grocery down the street is above average for a small town. Good prices and they also have fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't miss the Fort Sumner Historic Site. Excellent museum with interactive exhibits that will literally bring you to tears!

Went to a diner named Sidekix on 66. It had a delicious breakfast! I definitely recommend the…read moreFrench toast there! The city had awesome old timey motels with classic movie esc signs! This is a great place to stop on a roadtrip or asa rest stop!

I like the city of Tucumcari mainly for the nostalgia…read more I wish it didn't seem like it was dying off when I visited August 2-3, 2026. There aren't many of the motels with the neon signs left anymore. The ones that are left do look super cool at night and are very well-maintained. You'll still see cars, cruising up and down route 66. Some of them are really nice older models. The locals are nice for the most part. I'm really sad that the car museum is not here anymore. That's a huge fail in my opinion. How could they let that happen? Hence, the 3 stars.