{"id":8977,"date":"2026-05-07T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8977"},"modified":"2026-05-06T08:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:32:47","slug":"national-museum-of-transportation-joins-route-66-centennial-trading-card-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/national-museum-of-transportation-joins-route-66-centennial-trading-card-program\/","title":{"rendered":"National Museum of Transportation Joins Route 66 Centennial Trading Card Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image002-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image002-7-1200x327.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image002-7-1200x327.png 1200w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image002-7-640x174.png 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image002-7-768x209.png 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image002-7-1024x279.png 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image002-7-600x164.png 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image002-7.png 1372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce its participation in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tnmot.org\/133623-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Route 66 Trading Card Program<\/a>, part of the nationwide celebration of the upcoming 100th Anniversary of Historic Route 66.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Route 66 Trading Cards are collectible keepsakes that highlight iconic landmarks and destinations along the legendary highway stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica. Designed to encourage exploration and storytelling, the cards offer visitors a fun way to create memories, celebrate the road\u2019s rich history, and support the communities that keep Route 66 vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is led by the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing Route 66 as both a treasured national icon and an international destination. Proceeds from card sales directly support these efforts, as well as the small businesses, museums, and nonprofits that participate in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image001-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1027\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image001-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image001-5.png 1027w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image001-5-640x332.png 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image001-5-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image001-5-1024x530.png 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image001-5-600x311.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Museum of Transportation is especially honored to be the&nbsp;<strong>only tourist attraction in the St. Louis area<\/strong>&nbsp;participating in the program. The Museum\u2019s exclusive card features&nbsp;<strong>Bobby Darin\u2019s \u201cDream Car,\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;a one-of-a-kind custom vehicle designed by Andrew Di Dia and donated to the Museum in 1970. The car remains one of the Museum\u2019s most distinctive and popular artifacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trading cards are available for purchase at the Museum for&nbsp;<strong>$1 each through the end of the year<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at&nbsp;<strong>2933 Barrett Station Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122<\/strong><strong>, the<\/strong>&nbsp;National Museum of Transportation is open daily through Labor Day, with fall hours beginning thereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the Museum, visit&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnmot.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.tnmot.org<\/a><\/strong>.<br>For more information about the Route 66 Trading Card Program, visit&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.route66tradingcards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.route66tradingcards.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce its participation in the&nbsp;Route 66 Trading Card Program, part of the nationwide celebration of the upcoming 100th Anniversary of Historic Route 66. Route 66 Trading Cards are collectible keepsakes that highlight iconic landmarks and destinations along the legendary highway stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica. 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