History Museum Neon - Route 66, Springfield, Missouri, USA
N 37° 12.558 W 093° 17.528
15S E 474078 N 4118131
A growing museum complex now has a giant Neon 'History Museum' sign atop the old Barth building. The History Museum on the Square, as it is now known, includes the old Fox Theatre. Located in the birth place of Route 66, Springfield, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMNMDH
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2015
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The History Museum on the Square, is a rapidly expanding, private non profit Museum, featuring Local Pioneer history & has over 30,000 Historical photos of Springfield, including many of The Mother Road.
The massive Neon marquee above the NRHP Barth building, has the text 'History Museum' in red Neon & a border in white Neon tubes. Recently the red flame, Neon torches have been added. & the Neon sign refurbished in August 2013. (See below)
"Join in the city celebration as the History Museum on the Square “Flips the Switch” to light the restored Neon torches on top of the historic Barth’s building. The lighting ceremony is at 9 pm. Come early and enjoy period music from the Route 66 era. See you at the Square, the heart of Springfield, Missouri ~ the birthplace of Route 66. It’s the historic event of the summer!" Text Source: (
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From the Museum Web Site;
"History Museum on the Square is a private, not-for-profit
organization that began in 1975 as a Bicentennial project. The space for the History Museum office was in historic Old City Hall and was provided by the City of Springfield, but we have now moved our offices near our new museum space on Springfield’s historic Park Central Square. Our new business office is located in the beautiful Holland Building in Suite 404 ( 4th floor.) As a not-for-profit organization, we continue to raise the necessary program and operating funds through admissions, gift shop sales, special events, memberships, donations and grants. Our current exhibit location is part of our exciting museum expansion space at the museum’s historic Park Central Square location, 157 Park Central Square. Our dedication to these beautiful buildings and their location on Springfield’s beloved public square, has inspired our new name: History Museum on the Square. Visit us today!" Text Source: (
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Hours of Operation:
Monday- Saturday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm