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Bonner County Historical Society Museum

Sandpoint, Idaho

General, History, Historical Society, Library

Located in Lakeview Park, the museum feature four exhibit rooms dealing with the history and development of Bonner County. Visitors take a trip back to the era of Native Americans, fur traders, steamboats, and railroads. The historical research facility is available to visitors.

Cassia County Historical Society and Museum

Burley, Idaho

Culture, General, History, Historical Society

County history, reading & research

Idaho Military History Museum

Boise, Idaho

General, History, Historical Society, Military

Covering a broad spectrum of military history, via photos and artifacts, you will see Gowen Field as it was during World War II as well as Idahoans in the Philippine Insurrection through Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom.

Mud Lake Historical Society and Museum

Terreton, Idaho

Church, General, History, Historical Society, Military

Gathered and preserved artifacts from the 1800's until the present time. These artifacts are used to educate and celebrate our heritage. Special events and classes are offered to patrons.

Captain John Mullan Museum

Mullan, Idaho

General, History, Historic House

Established in the old Liberty Theater, this museum illustrates the history of Mullan with exhibits of historical furnishings, vintage clothing, photographs, newspapers, mining relics and local school, sports, firemen, and drug store memorabilia. The museum features information on the building of the Mullan Road in 1859-1862, which connected Fort Benton, Montana to Fort Walla Walla, Washington. Swimming in an Olympic-size pool and food service are available across the street and a park with children's play area is adjacent. Biking trail starts one block from museum.

Hess Heritage Museum

Ashton, Idaho

Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Children's, General, History, Historic House, Military, Natural History, Park

The Hess Heritage Museum is a restored, 250-acre pioneer farm in the Upper Snake River valley. Exhibits include the outdoor implement park; an implement barn containing historic farm implements and a mural depicting the history of agriculture; a hanger exhibiting the evolution of land, snow and air travel; a carriage house; a one-room schoolhouse; a wildlife exhibit and a blacksmith shop. A Social Hall contains the Village Green, depicting the 1890s and 1940s lifestyle. The Pioneer Home, complete with its summer kitchen and pump house, has been restored with authentic 19th century vintage furnishings. The military exhibit in the Village Green has been expanded to include the Revolutionary and Civil War periods.

Jerome County Historical Society

Jerome, Idaho

General, History, Historical Society, Library

Large amount of artifacts and information pertaining to the Japanese-American Internment camp at Hunt, Idaho. Information about the North Side Canal Company irrigation project. All issues (100 years' worth) of local newspaper: North Side News. Lots of other artifacts pertaining to Jerome County.

Museum of Rexburg: Home of the Teton Flood Exhibit

Rexburg, Idaho

Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Specialized

We have artifacts & stories of the settlement of Rexburg, histories of the citizens, & information about the area. We also have a children's room. Formerly the Teton Flood Museum, we still have an exhibit, tour, and movie about the Teton Dam Flood.