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Museum of Idaho

Museum of Idaho is a museum in Idaho Falls, ID, part of the Yellowstone Teton Territory guide. Cost: under $25.

200 N Eastern Ave · Idaho Falls, ID

Why you should go…

The Museum of Idaho is a history and science museum in downtown Idaho Falls, established in 2003 and drawing about 90,000 visitors a year. Its flagship Way Out West exhibit spans seven galleries covering Idaho's story from prehistoric times to the present, including a life-size replica frontier town called Eagle Rock USA. The museum also hosts a Children's Discovery Center and rotating traveling exhibits.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Museum of Idaho, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Yellowstone-Teton Territory

    Free

    The regional tourism board for six eastern Idaho counties between Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Idaho Falls Zoo At Tautphaus Park

    Under $25

    Small city zoo inside Tautphaus Park with about 130 species from around the world.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Yellowstone Bear World

    $25–$50

    Drive your own vehicle through a 125-acre park among free-roaming bears, elk, bison and other North American wildlife.

    19 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Idaho Potato Museum

    Under $25

    Tour potato history exhibits in an old railroad depot, see a giant Pringles crisp and order a baked potato at the cafe.

    26 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    The Butterfly Haven

    Under $25

    Idaho's largest butterfly house, a converted greenhouse with dozens of native butterfly species and a nature garden.

    38 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions