Museum of Idaho

Museum of Idaho Bringing the world to Idaho, and Idaho to the world.
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The Gem State's premier history and science center, with significant Idaho collections, high-profile traveling exhibits, and a wide array of educational programs and fun events for young and old.

06/18/2026

The mammoth is always watching (but we love him) 🦣🫶

Columbian mammoths like this one were some of the largest mammoths, growing up to 14 feet tall and weighing 7-9 tons!

06/17/2026

Show of hands 🙋how many people here have visited the gem corner?

Because it’s actually pretty cool. You’ll see amethysts, opals, and even a star garnet (Idaho’s state gemstone!) There are only two places in the world you can find star garnets: India and Idaho.

06/16/2026

Don’t look at the title too closely 👀

06/15/2026

Which artifact would YOU be at the museum? 🧐 We call dibs on the mammoth!

06/11/2026

The Permian monsters have a message for you📢🦖

06/10/2026

Whether you read every label or take a more interactive approach, there’s no wrong way to visit the museum 🙂‍↕️

06/09/2026

The museum isn’t the ideal place to break up, but it is the ideal place to learn more about the birth of America 🦅 🇺🇸

This 32-lb. cannonball was part of the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, more than 30 years after the Revolutionary War. Fun fact: this was the same battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

06/08/2026

Our own personal nightmare🫣

If you’d like to learn more about the mammoths of Idaho or see a unique re-printing of the Declaration of Independence, stop by anytime! We are open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM. Just don’t read the mountain man toothpick label.

06/04/2026

Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got it. Seriously, whatever you’re looking for 👀

In the words of our Executive Director, Jeff Carr, “travel is an incredible teacher” ✈️Fifteen museum friends, led by Je...
06/03/2026

In the words of our Executive Director, Jeff Carr, “travel is an incredible teacher” ✈️

Fifteen museum friends, led by Jeff and our Managing Director, Chloe Doucette, just returned from eleven days in the Balkans as part of our MOI Travel program! They wandered medieval cities, soaked up coastal views, and cooked like locals while exploring Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia.

If you’re interested in travelling with MOI, visit museumofidaho.org/travel for more information.

Address

200 N Eastern Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID
83402

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+12085221400

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