Museums in Idaho

A good museum can artfully bring together elements of both fun and education. A visit to one is a terrific way to spend an hour or even an entire afternoon. At UpTake, we can help you find the perfect museums in Idaho for any interest. Whether you are looking to get lost in the galleries of a great art museum or be awed by natural history and science, you'll find it here.

Top Locations for Museums in Idaho

Best Regions
  1. Yellowstone

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ABasque Museum & Cultural Center

Basque Museum & Cultural Center
  • 611 Grove Street
    Boise, ID 83702
  • +1 208 343 2671
  • Overview The Basque people came to the West Coast in the 1850s to follow the gold rush. Boise's Basque Museum and Cultural Center is the only one of its kind in the United States. The center includes exhibits, archives, a library, and gift shop. ... more on Weather.com
  • Overview Contains exhibits and collections that provide a look at the Basque heritage, history and culture. more on TripAdvisor

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Basque Museum & Cultural Center
611 Grove Street
Boise, ID 83702

BIdaho Historical Museum

Idaho Historical Museum
  • 610 North Julia Davis Drive
    Boise, Idaho 83702-7695
  • +1 208 334 2120
  • Overview This museum, the most visited one in Idaho, is the largest in the state. Its collections tell the story of Idaho's inhabitants, from the original Native Americans through the Basque, Chinese, and European settlers. Artifacts from the gold rush and fur trade days through the mid-19th century are d... more on Weather.com
  • This museum is unusually cheap -- I believe something like $2 for adults. It takes about an hour to walk through the entire museum. The self-guided tour begins with a room full of maps, historic weapons and items of daily life. Idaho has some fascinating history and anyone interested in the Old W... more on TripAdvisor

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Idaho Historical Museum
610 North Julia Davis Drive
Boise, Idaho 83702-7695

CBoise Art Museum

Boise Art Museum
  • 670 Julia Davis Drive
    Boise, Idaho 83702
  • +1 208 345 8330
4.5
3+ reviews, 1 sources
  • If you are looking for some culture in your life then what better than a museum. Obviously you won'... more on OpenList.com
  • When I travel I always like to check out art museums in smaller cities. This museum is a real treasure. I wouldn't say go all the way to Boise for ... more on Yelp

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Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Drive
Boise, Idaho 83702

DIdaho Black History Museum

Idaho Black History Museum
  • 508 Julia Davis Dr.
    Boise, ID 83702
  • +1 208 433 0017
  • Overview The Idaho Black History Museum was founded in 1995 and currently is the only African American history museum in the pacific northwest. The museum's purpose is to build bridges between cultures to explore issues ... more on Ibhm.org/

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Idaho Black History Museum
508 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID 83702

ETautphaus Park Zoo

Tautphaus Park Zoo
  • 2725 Carnival Way
    Idaho Falls,ID,83405-0220
  • 2085285552
3.5
3+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop, guided tours, restrooms, w… more
  • Sadly the answer to this question at the Tautphaus Park Zoo is NO! Imagine trying to explain to a two year old who has just moved to a small town in Idaho, why "our zoo has ... more on Epinions.com
  • I think it's neat that we can go and watch our children enjoy all these creatures that aren't native to here. It also gives them a chance for first hand education (not to mention the child section ... more on Epinions.com

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Tautphaus Park Zoo
2725 Carnival Way
Idaho Falls,ID,83405-0220

FOur Memories Museum

  • 1122 Main Street
    Caldwell, ID 83605-3844
  • +1 208 459 1413
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The museum is a former medical building and the museum was founded by a nurse and a dentist. It shares memories by showing you collectible items from their grandparents to their children (circa 1880 to 1960). There are toys, quilts, table settings, farming items, medical equipment, uniforms from ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Our Memories Museum
1122 Main Street
Caldwell, ID 83605-3844

GJulia Davis Park

Julia Davis Park
  • 700 S. Capitol Boulevard
    Boise, ID 83702-7122
  • +1 208 384 4240
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Julia Davis was my great great great grandma. When she died my great great great grandpa named the park after her. He passed away one year and one day after she did. And if you go to this one part you will see my name in a stone walkway. Go me. So it rocks. Woo Hoo. And the park is fun to go ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview This park of 86 acres has become known as the "cultural, historical, and artistic gateway to the heart of the city". The park offers museums, a discovery center, zoo, an outdoor sculpture garden, a band shell, playground, gaming courts, lagoon and river walking areas, and an amazing Rose Garden-g... more on DogFriendly.com

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Julia Davis Park
700 S. Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702-7122

HCityPass

  • 182 N Main St
    Victor,ID,83455
  • 8883305008
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Boston CityPass is only $44 for 6 main Boston attractions! more on Yelp

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CityPass
182 N Main St
Victor,ID,83455

IBeaux Arts Societe Holiday Sale

  • Boise Art Museum
    Boise,ID,83702
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This is truly a magnificent holiday art show/sale that is held annually at the Boise Art Museum every November. As expected, there is a lot of holiday ... more on Yelp

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Beaux Arts Societe Holiday Sale
Boise Art Museum
Boise,ID,83702

JKetchum Sun Valley Heritage and Ski Museum


  • Ketchum, ID 83340
  • +1 208 726 8118
  • Overview Get educational with this museum. Giving a star for must visit place to go. Learn how skiing began ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Bald Mountain lies in the heart of some of the best, most exciting skiing and snowboarding terrain in the world. For over thirty five years, small groups have explored this winter paradise by helicopter. Bring your enthusiasm, and Sun Valley Heli-Ski guides, with over 100 years of combined experi... more on VisitSunValley.com

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