Livingston County War Museum-Dal Estes Education Center

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321 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
We are a hands-on, living history museum featuring displays, artifacts and uniforms of local soldiers from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. Our staff is made up of military veterans who are present to share their experiences with you. We are located next to the Route 66 Museum. Visited by guests from over 75 countries since 2004. Free admission. Free parking. Open 7 days a week Mon-Sat 10 - 4, Sun 12 - 4. See you on Route 66!

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Dawn B.
6/22/2025

It's interesting to see all the uniforms from past wars. Soldiers stories and uniforms on display with various medals also. Very old building the wooden floors are a reminder of days past. Plan to...

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Shannon M.
6/28/2020

Part of the Route 66 Museum Complex, this museum shows many uniforms from different branches of the military, as well as a small "Stage door canteen" that in non-Covid times looks like it might...

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Steven T.
5/24/2021

This is one of the three museums in the main building that covers three floors and I think that it was on the second floor. It has tons of military related items from model planes, model ships,...

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Laurie R.
7/23/2010

We stopped in Pontiac on our Route 66 trip. The visitor center recommended the museum and told us "the vets have a passion for it" - she wasn't kidding. Upon entering the museum, I was struck by...

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Tami A.
8/18/2018

What a powerful display. Well done with informed volunteers. I was overwhelmed. It is history in your face and undeniable. Free, there was a donation box. In same building as Route 66 Museum...

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