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Idaho Historical Museum

610 North Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID
208 334 2120
Ranked #14 of 82 attractions in Boise
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Most recent review
- Apr 3, 2012
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Columbus, Georgia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012
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Stayed for several hours. So much to see and learn. From the Southern USA, I knew next to nothing about Idaho's history - now I know plenty. The Plein-aire exhibit was gorgeous also. Nice staff at the desk too. Very friendly. More

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Boise Idaho
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52 reviews 52 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012
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It is in the Julia Davis park so you can go anytime, but check the website for times. They have many events to join in and you can join the Idaho Historical society and go in for free, love the Brown bag series. Not expensive and children will enjoy also. More

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Boise, Idaho
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012
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person found this review helpful

If you want to know about Idaho's past, this is the place to go. The last time I visited it there was no charge, but donations are accepted. More

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Boise, Idaho
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012
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person found this review helpful

I have lived in Idaho my whole life and am kinda of a history buff. This museum had all kinds history that I had no idea had taken place in Idaho. Great spot to go on a rainy day. More

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Boise, Idaho
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28 reviews 28 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012
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Lot's of good stuff from Idaho's history there; a few of the halls/spaces are mis-mashes. More

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Boise
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30 reviews 30 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012
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It pretty much looks the same but it is a nice museum about Idaho History. More

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Boise, ID
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22 reviews 22 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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Excellent museum, has so many aspects of Idaho's history, including a little village. Everybody loves to see the two-headed calf. More

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Nampa, Idaho
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21 reviews 21 reviews
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

The main museum houses multiple historical related displays - including a few 'kid friendly' displays. There is also a collection of buildings outside but when I visited, only one building was open and I had to walk down a sidewalk filled with duck droppings to get to the open building (which was unheated). More

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Boise, Idaho
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

I have been going here since moving here in 1993 and it has always been fun and interesting for me and my children and now grandchildren too! More

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Stuart, Florida
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56 reviews 56 reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2011

I visited this museum on a recent vacation to Idaho. This had been my first visit to the State of Idaho and apart from appreciating their great potatoes I knew very little else about the State history. This musuem, which is very reasonably priced, was a wonderful educational experience. I learned a great deal about the Oregon trail, Louis and... More

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