Original McDonald's Site and Museum
Original McDonald's Site and Museum
Original McDonald's Site and Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Perkadventures
Banning, CA15,333 contributions
Aug 2020
Found easy parking and walked around the McDonald's. Very interesting to see and will return after Virus problems.
One side is a mural wall, with front having history signs to include street signs. No longer owed by McDonald's but by Juan Polo. Lots of history here.
Worth a stop to see and remember
One side is a mural wall, with front having history signs to include street signs. No longer owed by McDonald's but by Juan Polo. Lots of history here.
Worth a stop to see and remember
Written 26 August 2020
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada81,657 contributions
Feb 2020
This is the Original McDonald's Site and Museum. In every countries, there will be a McDonald's.
This is the first original and anything about McDonald's.
They had brought a lot of the items for the Original McDonald's Site and Museum.
Kids still like Mc Donald.
A must see!
This is the first original and anything about McDonald's.
They had brought a lot of the items for the Original McDonald's Site and Museum.
Kids still like Mc Donald.
A must see!
Written 19 January 2021
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA2,152 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
The history of this Museum is confusing. It’s not the first McDonald’s or the oldest McDonald’s. It’s the site where McDonald’s BBQ, which was rebranded McDonald’s and then de-branded when Ray Kroc bought the name, WAS located (the building was demolished decades ago). The only original item here is the first Golden Arches from the store, displayed outside the building now on the site. The free museum on the building is owned by a chicken restaurant and honors that history, and doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is.
What it is now, besides being a location of something that isn’t there anymore, is a museum of McDonald’s memorabilia, mostly Happy Meal toys and branded service items from years past. It’s very small, maybe 1,000 square feet, and there’s little information beyond the early history of McDonald’s or curation - it’s just a bunch of stuff in display cases that is likely to restore childhood memories of Happy Meals and toys. The most interesting items are the memorabilia from McDonald’s stores in other countries.
There is, honestly, not a lot here. But it’s free and doesn’t claim to be more than what it is.
What it is now, besides being a location of something that isn’t there anymore, is a museum of McDonald’s memorabilia, mostly Happy Meal toys and branded service items from years past. It’s very small, maybe 1,000 square feet, and there’s little information beyond the early history of McDonald’s or curation - it’s just a bunch of stuff in display cases that is likely to restore childhood memories of Happy Meals and toys. The most interesting items are the memorabilia from McDonald’s stores in other countries.
There is, honestly, not a lot here. But it’s free and doesn’t claim to be more than what it is.
Written 2 January 2023
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada81,657 contributions
Feb 2020
It had all the items of McDonald from the beginning and it continues with new ones as well.
There were all kinds on the walls, with items that was used in the past.
There was a a table to eat. However, they don't cook here. It is only a museum.
They have a grill,lots of pictures items from kids.
They had a Wurlizer for music.
Small items for kids.
Remember the Happy Meal?
Coca Cola!
I could write a lot here. It is all in this Original McDonald's Site Museum and McDonald's Site and Museum.
Worthwhile to see. It is completely free!
There were all kinds on the walls, with items that was used in the past.
There was a a table to eat. However, they don't cook here. It is only a museum.
They have a grill,lots of pictures items from kids.
They had a Wurlizer for music.
Small items for kids.
Remember the Happy Meal?
Coca Cola!
I could write a lot here. It is all in this Original McDonald's Site Museum and McDonald's Site and Museum.
Worthwhile to see. It is completely free!
Written 20 May 2020
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Nichols1993
135 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
The original building was demolished long ago, but this museum has tons of memorabilia. It was great to reminisce of all the toys you remeber from childhood. It's free qich is a plus, donations accepted. When you leave and go back home you can send him a toy from your area and they will put it in a display for others to see. Great stop kids loved it
Written 21 January 2023
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Angel O
Yuma, AZ207 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Site is cool but all you see inside is a huge collection of happy meal toys. I was expecting to see more of the original restaurant. No admission free but donations are encouraged. Whole self-guided tour took 10 minutes. If you have 10-15 minutes to kill while driving by then stop, otherwise don’t make it a destination.
Written 20 June 2022
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Josh G
Portland, IN984 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This was a great stop on our journey! They had a huge collection of McDonald's memorabilia and an outstanding tour guide working the front. He was awesome at giving the story and the perfect directions to get to the Santa Monica pier! The outside has a fantastic mural on the wall and a lot of different McDonald's playground equipment. A must-stop if in the area!
Written 18 October 2022
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RSG52029956
Georgetown, KY3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
It was curiously interesting, outside only. But the inside was mostly cases of plastic toys I presume were in Happy Meals. I guess McDonalds Corporation isn’t interested or involved in this historical site
Written 23 March 2024
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averyfamily3
U S A497 contributions
Jul 2023
So glad hubby and I stopped! WOW! So many memories throughout this piece of fast food history! Family owned and run this is a fantastic place to stop and just take in all the history. We will be back!
Written 17 August 2023
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elizabethlascheid
Los Angeles, CA5,110 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
If you grew up enjoying McDonald's you will love seeing the original McDonald's location, which is now adorable Museum. The museum is full of memorabilia from the time McDonald's open to close to the present.
They have everything you will remember as a kid. From plush toys, 2 glassware and Happy Meals oh, it is all there for you to see it enjoy. It does not take a long time to go through the museum and if you are anywhere near Route 66 it is just a fun stop. Have fun.
They have everything you will remember as a kid. From plush toys, 2 glassware and Happy Meals oh, it is all there for you to see it enjoy. It does not take a long time to go through the museum and if you are anywhere near Route 66 it is just a fun stop. Have fun.
Written 10 December 2021
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Hi, do you guys know if there ever been pickles inside the Italian version of the Crispy McBacon sandwiches?
Written 15 June 2018
Michelle W
Highland, California
what are the days and hours of operation and is there a cost to visit ?
Written 29 March 2018
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There is no fee for the museum; however, you can donate a memorabilia if you wish.
Written 29 March 2018
What are the Sunday opening hours
Written 5 June 2016
I really don't know.
We were there on a mid-week day.
Written 6 June 2016
What are the opening times of the museum?
Written 11 January 2016
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