This place is HUGE! And donation based. Also has two gift shops. Such a nice docent at the front…read moredesk and cow bell over the entrance door to be sure she sees you coming. Learned so much about barbed wire BEYOND how it's made and the history. Learned about its application beyond cow fencing to people fencing during wars and at internment camps. There's even a barbed wire brassiere there as a nod to the building's past as a ladies' undergarment factory. Cool stop totally worth the time. And time you do need to plan for cuz it's huge with great write-ups and categories per room. Lots of old farm machinery and how it used knots in rope to open the seed drop mechanism every measured distance, tools the fence line folks used to carry on the horses to maintain the barbed wire, branding irons, dust bowl history WITH a jar of the actual dust, etc.

It's fun, free and interesting. This museum, once a bra factory, houses several different types of…read morebarbed wire (or what it is also called, the devil's rope!). Supposedly there are over 2000 patents for it, so depending on how interested you are, the visit time varies. The building also houses the Texas Route 66 Museum, which is small or fairly-sized, but still has plenty of memorabilia to check out. There is also a wall that has the pictures of Texas Route 66 Hall of Fame inductees. If you're traveling on the Mother Road, don't skip out on this museum! One last thing to note: they have a cool gift shop so it is very likely you'll find something you collect here.

It's not your ordinary local history museum - it has preserved a lot of everyday artifacts and…read morestories with the names of the people they belong to, and you can easily get immersed in the lives of past town residents. It's a lot more engaging than most museums because of the personal level, and the caretakers are a joy to talk to.

History, records, newspapers, exhibits, collections, art, family heritage. A genealogist's treasure…read moretrove. Open 10-4 on weekdays. Phone # 806-852-2123.

Such a fun stop on Route 66! For just $5 you get to see so many cool exhibits, from vintage cars…read moreto old-time displays that really bring the history to life. The place has a nostalgic vibe, lots of photo opportunities, and the staff are very welcoming. Definitely worth the visit if you're passing through!

This is a great little museum that has some cool things in it, most notably really old cars. It…read moreprovides a nice little summary of the route and its history. It is also reasonably priced and has a bathroom which, if you are driving route 66, you probably need. Worth a stop even to spend 15-20 min there and get your route 66 juices flowing.

This is a great piece of Americana. Formerly a Conoco station and accompanying U-Drop Inn, the…read morechamber of commerce boasts a great display of local history, business information and information about various Route 66 sites. Stop here during the day and your kids can watch Cars while you look at the displays. Stop at night and see the "neon" in all it's glory!

While on your way on route 66 this is a fantastic stop. Any Cars fans absolutely must go. The…read morecreators of Cars went along route 66 looking forward inspiration from stuff they saw as well as talked to people about. This old Conoco gas station will look familiar to those who like the movie Cars. Ramone's House of Body Art is an almost exact replica of this. The creators of the movie did an amazing job. It's weird how much they look alike and the neon-while being much more limited than that on Ramone's building-is beautiful, and I'm sure would look even better when it's completely dark out.

Excellent historical museum and exhibit. If you loved the story of Lonesome Dove, you will love…read morelearning more about the life and contributions of the man who was the inspiration for Woodrow F. Call. Also, learn how Molly, his wife, saved the North American Bison from total extinction. Great staff and friendly, informative tour. Don't forget to stop by the cemetery across the highway to pay your respects at the gravesite of Charlie Goodnight. This is a Pure Texas destination!

This historical spot is so amazingly cool! The level of authenticity they have been able to…read moremaintain is nothing short of incredible. The guide is super friendly and just next door the Buffalo "Herd Wear" shop is chock full of one of a kind buffalo derived clothing, knives, moccasins, blankets, coats, vests etc. You name it and they probably have it. Using every bit of the animal, they really have found a way to meet every mountain man and fur lover's needs. Cecil and his wife make every visit a delight with their friendly service. Both of them go above and beyond for their customers and visitors. I was fitted for a buffalo hide coat and this is the result below! More than satisfied.

Definitely worth a visit. I had a great time touring the museum. It's small and only takes about 30…read moreminutes to go through it, but it's well worth it. It was awesome to learn the history of the local area and a super bonus was to learn about the history of Altus Air Force Base . I have to say my favorite part was the curators. They were very very friendly and awesome and interesting to talk too. So if you're one of the random people that find yourself an Altus Oklahoma, I recommend checking it out.

This is a small museum but it is very well done. The exhibit space is well designed and the…read moreinformation provided is interesting and entertaining. I would recommend this museum for anyone interested in the history of southwest Oklahoma.

Was so blessed to see this right at the perfect time. Thank You Jesus…read more It's a big lovely cross that's easy to access from the highway and gives glory to our Lord, and reminds us of what He's done

This was such a humbling experience. And the cross is HUGE. A must see if you are in the area.read more