Idaho State Museum

Quick Facts

Location:

Boise, Idaho

Amenities

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Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Restroom

Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums

Visitor Centers (shown in orange), High Potential Historic Sites (shown in black), and Pivotal Places (shown in green) along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

If you are on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and stopped off at Lemhi Pass, consider a southwestern detour through the Salmon-Challis National Forest for a visit to the Idaho State Museum. The museum sits near the Boise River in Boise, Idaho, inside the Julia Davis Park. Originally built in 1950, the museum was recently renovated. Late additions include 46 multi-media interactive experiences that enhance visitors’ experiences. Managed by the Idaho State Historical Society, the museum offers visitors a chance to understand Idaho’s history, from the prehistoric to the present.

Exhibits are focused on Idaho’s settlement, agriculture, land management, landscape, state parks, and The Oregon Trail. For younger visitors, Idaho State Museum offers on-site and virtual “field trips” for grades 1-12. When planning your visit, be sure to check out the museum’s website for printable “Explorer Guides” that students and children can use to enhance their experience. 

For more information visit  https://history.idaho.gov/location/museum/ or call 208-334-2120.