Idaho State Museum

Idaho State Museum The Idaho State Museum is a fun, interactive experience where people of all ages and backgrounds come to explore the story of Idaho. Now open!
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Join us on Sunday, June 14 at 10 AM for a chance to slow down and recharge with a beginner-friendly outdoor yoga experie...
06/02/2026

Join us on Sunday, June 14 at 10 AM for a chance to slow down and recharge with a beginner-friendly outdoor yoga experience in Pioneer Village, the Idaho State Museum’s outdoor space, led by local instructor Emma Scott Singletary.

After class, stay for coffee, pastries, and time to connect with others.

Bring your own mat, towel, or blanket. Coffee and pastries are included with the ticket price.

🎟 Tickets are $10

Space is limited—sign up today at history.idaho.gov/events!

What a fun night at Museum After Dark: Taps & Traps this past Friday!A huge thank you to everyone who came out and prove...
06/01/2026

What a fun night at Museum After Dark: Taps & Traps this past Friday!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and proved that they have what it takes to live off the land! We’re already looking forward to the next two events in the series: RevolutionALE on July 17 and Whiskey & Wagons on October 2.

Big thanks to Los Syringas for bringing the groovy tunes, Anesso and Black Moon for the delicious bites, and Lost Grove Brewing for keeping the drinks flowing!

Learn more about the next two Museum After Dark events at history.idaho.gov/events

History’s never been this fun (or this delicious). 🍕✨Join us on June 27 at 1PM for an afternoon of free pizza, good vibe...
05/30/2026

History’s never been this fun (or this delicious). 🍕✨

Join us on June 27 at 1PM for an afternoon of free pizza, good vibes, and a journey through Boise’s past and present as part of Civic Season, a national movement led by Made By Us happening between Juneteenth and July 4th.

In partnership with the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, Erma Hayman House, James Castle House, and Boise Public Library, this experience goes way beyond a typical history lesson.

Here’s how it works:
Pick up your map at the Idaho State Museum during one of our timed entry slots, complete hands-on activities inspired by history, community, and civic engagement at three downtown Boise sites, and earn your pizza reward at Payette Brewing.

🎟️ Tickets are just $7. Learn more and register at history.idaho.gov/events!

Museum After Dark: Taps & Traps is tomorrow, May 29! 🌲🍻Don’t miss your chance to explore the Museum after hours and put ...
05/28/2026

Museum After Dark: Taps & Traps is tomorrow, May 29! 🌲🍻

Don’t miss your chance to explore the Museum after hours and put your wilderness skills to the test at interactive stations throughout the galleries while learning about Idaho’s fur trapping history.

🎶 Los Syringas performs live at 8 PM
🍺 Lost Grove beer on tap
🍖 Big Meats BBQ and Black Moon Pizza/Anesso will have food available for purchase

Tickets:
• $27 for ISHS members
• $32 for non-members

One drink is included with your ticket purchase. Register today at history.idaho.gov/events!

05/27/2026

To celebrate 50 years of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, our Collections & Exhibitions team has partnered with ISF to create a special pop-up exhibit honoring the festival’s incredible legacy in Idaho arts and culture. 🎭

The exhibit features loaned artifacts and memorable set pieces from productions spanning ISF’s rich history. Stop by the Museum today and join us in celebrating 50 years of storytelling, artistry, and Shakespeare under the stars!

Get your tickets today for Museum After Dark: Taps & Traps on May 29!Test your wilderness skills at interactive stations...
05/24/2026

Get your tickets today for Museum After Dark: Taps & Traps on May 29!

Test your wilderness skills at interactive stations throughout the Museum. Learn first aid with Idaho Medical Academy, make paracord bracelets, navigate the galleries with a compass, and more!

Earn wilderness badges along the way for a chance to win raffle prizes from Flying M, Downtown Boise gift cards, and additional prizes!

🎶 Los Syringas performs live at 8 PM
🍺 Lost Grove will be on tap
🍖 Big Meats BBQ and Black Moon/Anesso will have bites available for purchase

Tickets:
$27 for ISHS members
$32 for non-members

One drink is included with your ticket purchase. Register at history.idaho.gov/events!

Graduation season is here and summer vacation is just around the corner for many of Idaho’s residents!This sweet pink si...
05/23/2026

Graduation season is here and summer vacation is just around the corner for many of Idaho’s residents!

This sweet pink silk crepe de chine was worn by Georgia Purdue Olsen for her graduation from Blackfoot High School in 1927.

Georgia had a passion for learning and teaching. She became a teacher in 1930, beginning her career in Alder Creek.

Later in life, inspired by her husband Jesse’s love of history, Georgia authored Mackay’s Yesterday, an informative guidebook about the history and geography of Mackay, Idaho.

The Idaho State Museum congratulates 2026 graduates! Never stop being curious.

Dress, 1927, ISHS, 2025.014.0001
Gift of the Olsen Family

This Civic Season hit the open road for an unforgettable journey through Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah!Plan a road trip to ce...
05/22/2026

This Civic Season hit the open road for an unforgettable journey through Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah!

Plan a road trip to celebrate the people and places that have shaped our nation as we look ahead to America 250. Visit historic sites, incredible museums, and hidden small-town gems across the West.

Go with the flow at a Civic Season yoga session, test your knowledge at a trivia event, or check out the grand opening of the Museum of Utah.

Here’s to scenic highways, historic adventures, and celebrating 250 years of the American spirit. ❤️🤍💙

Follow each of these organizations to learn more about their Civic Season activities:














05/22/2026

We’re excited to share our new series of books featuring beautiful Native American stories, all brought to life through the artwork of Aly McKnight, a talented Wihinaite Bannaite/ Shoshone Bannock artist.

Come visit us and treat your kids to these wonderfully written and illustrated stories filled with ancestral wisdom.

Address

610 N. Julia Davis Drive
Boise, ID
83702

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12083342120

Website

http://www.history.Idaho.gov/

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