Oklahoma proudly claims the longest drivable stretch of Route 66 in the nation, spanning more than 400 miles. This legendary highway helped shape the heart and soul of Oklahoma, and now a new exhibit brings its story to life with a treasure trove of artifacts, from the monumental to the miniature.

The Longest Stretch: Route 66 in Oklahoma exhibit will open on Saturday, May 23.

For 100 years, Route 66 has captured the imagination of the world. Created in 1926, Route 66 connected local, state, and national roads into a highway stretching more than 2,000 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. This effort was part of a broader push to create a nationwide system of highways connecting cities and towns across the country.