Russell’s Travel Center Museum Antiques and Coca-Cola Machines Head to Second Auction
Not long ago, we shared with you that Russell's Travel Center, just outside of Glenrio on I-40, had sold to TA and that the beloved museum had closed.
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What Is Left From Russell's Travel Center Museum?
Assiter Auctioneers auctioned off most of the vehicles in the museum. That auction ended on Saturday, October 10. Most of the items in that auction were car-related.
What Is in the Second Russell's Museum Auction?
The museum included many more items, including signs, figurines, and lots of Coca-Cola memorabilia. Here's your chance to own a piece of the museum. Assiter Auctioneers has started a new auction featuring antiques and collectibles. The auction ends on Tuesday, October 20.
Why Russell's Museum Was a Must-Stop on I-40
If you ever traveled through the area, then this was probably a regular stop. For us, it became a must-stop, just like Clines Corners or Buc-ee's. My family and I have so many memories of this little museum.
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Is There Still a Russell Car Museum Open?
We were extremely sad to see it close, but after we posted our other story about the museum closing, someone let us know that the museum isn't completely gone. The owners of Russell's Travel Center and the museum have a smaller museum open with some of the original pieces of the Glenrio museum.
The Russell Car Museum is open in Cimarron, New Mexico, on US Highway 64. It's a seasonal museum. Its summer hours were 11am to 6pm, but the new hours for fall haven't been posted yet. Check out their page to make sure they are open before you travel.
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