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Boise & Area Museums

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Payette County Museum
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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 | 83661
Tel: 1 208 642-4883
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Idaho Black History Museum
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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
Tel: 1 208 433-0017

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

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Glen L. and Ruth Evans Gem and Mineral Collection
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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 | 83605 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 208 459-5211

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Boise Art Museum
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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
Tel: 1 208 345-8330

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Lawson's Emu-Z-um
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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 | 83624
Tel: 1 208 834-2397

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Hagerman Valley Historical Museum
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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 | 83332
Tel: 1 208 837-6288

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Boise State University Vertebrate Museum
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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 | 83725 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 208 426-3530
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Idaho Historical Museum
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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 | 83702
Tel: 1 208 334-2120

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Shoshone Indian Ice Caves and Museum
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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 | 83352
Tel: 1 208 886-2058

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Idaho State Capitol Building
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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 | 83720-0003
Tel: 1 208 332-1826

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Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum
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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
Tel: 1 208 324-5641
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Herrett Center for Arts and Science Twin Falls
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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
Tel: 1 208 733-9554 Extn: 2655

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Gooding County Museum
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A collection of days gone by, this museum features various household and business items collected from residents of Gooding County. This includes the first computer in Gooding County, a large collection of dresses, uniforms and hats, farm equipment, photographs and much more.
Address: Main Street | Gooding, ID | 83330
Tel: 1 208 934-5135
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Whittenberger Planetarium
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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 | 83605 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 208 459-5211

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Van Slyke Agricultural Museum
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This local museum is located within the borders of Memorial Park in Caldwell, ID. It is an open-air museum that provides insight into agricultural history. The museum features a variety of antique farm machinery, two 1864 pioneer log cabins complete with period furnishings, and a pair of 1950s railroad cars as the railroad was integral in shipping goods produced on Western farms. Open by appointment only.
Address: S. Kimball | Caldwell, ID [ Map ]
Tel: 1 208 459-1597

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

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Gem County Historical Society and Museum
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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 | 83617
Tel: 1 208 365-9530
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Jerome County Historical Museum
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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 | 83338
Tel: 1 208 324-5641
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Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History
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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 | 83605 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 208 459-5211

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Warhawk Air Museum
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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 | 83687
Tel: 1 208 465-6446
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The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame
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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 | 83702
Tel: 1 208 343-7224
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The Idaho Military History Museum
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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 | 83705
Tel: 1 208 422-4841

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Canyon County Historical Museum
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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 | 83653
Tel: 1 208 467-7611
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The Basque Museum and Cultural Center
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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 | 83702
Tel: 1 208 343-2671

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