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Boise & Area Museums
A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Museums in Boise & Area, Idaho.
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    Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum

    Old farm equipment, original historical buildings and artifacts are featured at the Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum.
    Address: crossroads of U.S. 93 and Interstate 84 Jerome  ID  USA
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 208 324-5641 
     

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    The Basque Museum and Cultural Center

    The Basque Museum and Cultural Center provides a fascinating look at the heritage of the Basque communities in Idaho. The museum features exhibits, collections and tours, and also hosts events and educational opportunities.
    Address: 611 Grove Street Boise  ID  USA  83702
    Telephone 1 208 343-2671 
     

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    Payette County Museum
    The Payette County Museum offers displays, stories and photos exploring Payette County's history. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m.
    Address: 90 S. 9th St. Payette  ID  USA  83661
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 208 642-4883 
     

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    Whittenberger Planetarium

    This Planetarium consists of a projector which sits under a 24-foot dome with seating for 50 people. The projector can show northern and limited southern constellations, all planets visible to the unaided eye, the sun, moon, and both nightly and annual motions of all of the above.
    Address: 2112 East Cleveland Blvd Caldwell  ID  USA  83605
    Telephone 1 208 459-5211 
     
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    Boise State University Vertebrate Museum
    This exhibit is housed on 2nd floor of the Science-Nursing Building, and contains thousands of preserved specimens of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They have reasonable representations of local species and a limited number of specimens of many more exotic species.
    Address: 1910 University Dr. Boise  ID  USA  83725
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 208 426-3530 
     

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    Gem County Historical Society and Museum

    The Gem County Museum gives visitors an idea of what life in early Emmett was like. The history of the trappers, miners and settlers in the area is charted through photographs and displays.
    Address: 501 E. First St. Emmett  ID  USA  83617
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 208 365-9530 
     

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    Idaho State Capitol Building

    The Idaho Statehouse is an architectural masterpiece which holds monuments, displays and artifacts for those interested in learning about Idaho's history and culture. 60 minute tours of the building are offered.
    Address: Capitol Blvd. and Jefferson Boise  ID  USA  83720-0003
    Telephone 1 208 332-1826 
     

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    Idaho Black History Museum
    Informing the public and bringing awareness of black culture through the exhibition of historical photos, crafts and other artifacts.
    Address: 508 Julia Davis Dr. Boise  ID  83702
    Telephone 1 208 433-0017 
     

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    Lawson's Emu-Z-um
    The Lawson's Emu-Z-um, formerly an emu ranch, is now a museum featuring a replica of an early 1860s town, a hand built automobile, a silver mine, local art work, historic clothing and antique farm equipment.
    Address: 22142 River Road Grand View  ID  USA  83624
    Telephone 1 208 834-2397 
     

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    Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History

    Orma J. Smith Museum is the only museum of natural history in Southwestern Idaho. It offers comprehensive exhibits of plants, animals and more.
    Address: 2112 East Cleveland Boulevard Caldwell  ID  USA  83605
    Telephone 1 208 459-5211 
     

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    The Idaho Military History Museum

    The Idaho Military History Museum features displays about the early days of the Idaho National Guard, World War I, Gowen Field during World War II and the war in Vietnam.
    Address: 4748 Lindbergh St., Bld 924 Boise  ID  USA  83705
    Telephone 1 208 422-4841 
     

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    Glen L. and Ruth Evans Gem and Mineral Collection
    This local museum exhibits thousands of colorful rocks and gems behind glass cabinets. With names like Tiger Eye, Bruneau Jasper and Lake Superior Agate, the stones assembled here make up one of the best collections of its kind in the nation.
    Address: 2112 East Cleveland Boulevard Caldwell  ID  USA  83605
    Telephone 1 208 459-5211 
     

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    Shoshone Indian Ice Caves and Museum
    The Shoshone Indian Ice Caves are one of the world's natural wonders, featuring an interesting lava formation and ice floors year-round. Trained guides are on-site to explain the geologic, volcanic and historic background of the caves. A variety of Indian artifacts, gems and minerals can be seen at the museum.
    Address: 1561 N. Hwy. 75 Shoshone  ID  USA  83352
    Telephone 1 208 886-2058 
     

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    Herrett Center for Arts and Science Twin Falls

    The Herrett Center for Arts and Science in Twin Falls features exhibits of ancient stone tools, the largest digistar theater in the Pacific Northwest, a contemporary art gallery (with new exhibits monthly) and an extensive exhibition of pre-Columbian art.
    Address: 315 Falls Avenue - College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls  ID  USA
    Telephone 1 208 733-9554 Extn: 2655 
     

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    Warhawk Air Museum

    Mission is to teach and preserve World War II history from the home front to the war front, and aviation history from the advent of flight through the space age. The Warhawk Air Museum encourages an educational experience about the technology, culture, and social changes that have occurred in North America since World War II.
    Address: 201 Municipal Drive Nampa  ID  USA  83687
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 208 465-6446 


     

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    Canyon County Historical Museum

    Located in the historic Oregon Short Line Depot in Downtown Nampa, the Canyon County Historical Society and Museum features a number of exhibits preserving Canyon County history including agriculture, railroad, early living and men's accessories.
    Address: 1200 Front Street Nampa  ID  USA  83653
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 208 467-7611 
     

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    Boise Art Museum

    Offering changing exhibits, and educational programs for the whole family. Idaho's premiere visual arts institution.
    Address: 670 South Julia Davis Drive Boise  ID  83702
    Telephone 1 208 345-8330 
     

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    Jerome County Historical Museum

    The Jerome County Historical Museum explores the history of the North Side Irrigation Project, including the story of the project's towns and people.
    Address: 220 North Lincoln Avenue Jerome  ID  USA  83338
    Send an Email Send an Email (3) Telephone 1 208 324-5641 
     

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    Idaho Historical Museum

    Founded in 1907, the Idaho State Historical Museum is Idaho's biggest and most frequented museum. Collections at the museum chart the history of Idaho from prehistoric times to the present, with sections on the fur trade, the gold rush, and the pioneer settlement. The museum also features exhibits describing the history of the Native American, Chinese and Basque populations in the area.
    Address: 610 North Julia Davis Drive Boise  ID  USA  83702
    Telephone 1 208 334-2120 
     

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    Hagerman Valley Historical Museum
    Featuring a full-cast replica of a fossilized horse, the Hagerman Valley Historical Museum lets visitors see the actual fossils of prehistoric animals found in the Hagerman Fossil Beds.
    Address: 100 S. State St. Hagerman  ID  USA  83332
    Telephone 1 208 837-6288 
     

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    Our Memories Museum
    Earl Archie and Opal Gulley have preserved local history of Caldwell and Canyon County in this local museum.
    Address: 1122 Main St. Caldwell  ID  USA  83605
    Telephone 1 208 459-1413 
     

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    Glenns Ferry Historical Museum
    The Glenns Ferry Historical Museum provides information about the history of Glenns Ferry area.
    Address: 211 W Celveland Ave Glenns Ferry  ID  USA  83623
    Telephone 1 208 366-2192 
     

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    The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame

    Athletes who have played active roles in their communities and made efforts to help others are honored at the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame.
    Address: 855 Broad Street - BSU campus Boise  ID  USA  83702
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 208 343-7224 
     

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    Van Slyke Agricultural Museum
    This local museum is located within the borders of Memorial