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Museum of Idaho

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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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Museum of Idaho, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • 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

  • 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