Cruisin With Lincoln on 66 is a Route 66 and Abraham Lincoln themed Visitors Center and Gift Shop which celebrates the rich, historical Bloomington-Normal connection to both Route 66 and Abraham Lincoln, with panels which detail these connections, tourist assistance for travelers of today, including a complete, interactive Route 66 map and a variety gifts and souvenirs, many crafted by local artists.
Located on the Museum Square at the center of historic Downtown Bloomington, Illinois, in the McLean County Museum of History .
Closed: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day.
The building has an elevator and a limited number of wheelchairs and walkers for visitors to use. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have autism friendly sensory bags available for checkout.
Inquire at the reception desk.
Most Bloomington-Normal city buses stop at the Downtown station one (1) block south of the Museum Square. For more information and a system map, please visit Connect Transit.
Street parking around the Museum is free but limited to 90 minutes, and this is strictly enforced by the city, Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 6 pm. If traveling by car, we recommend you park in the Lincoln Parking Deck located on the southeast corner of Front and Main streets, one block south of the Museum. Parking is $1 per hour during the day M-F, and free after 6 pm. and on weekends. We have a loading zone (15 Min. limit) directly in front of the entrance for drop-offs and pick-ups.
Large groups are welcome to visit. Groups arriving in buses should unload and load in the bus loading zone on Washington Street, then park at the YMCA overflow lot.