Cute little museum. I really enjoyed learning about the process from farm to table. There are several rooms packed full of information and things to do. Some of the exhibits were not functional, but there was plenty to see. The cafe serves potato dishes for very reasonable prices.

A small but fun place to stop and take a break if you are heading past the potato museum. Who would have thought there was so much to learn about the potato! We had a baked potato fully loaded in the cafe along with ice cream and both were delicious

We often seek out roadside attractions identified on Roadside America, so we had to stop at the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot. It is easily accessible on Main Street in Blackfoot after a short detour from Hwy 15. There is plenty of free off-street parking even for larger vehicles. The museum opened at 9:30, so we arrived early and were able to take in potato agriculture implements displayed on the grounds and pose with the giant potato before it opened. The giant potato has a selfie stand (an interesting Eagle project) for helping you stage your photos. The museum has a gift shop and cafe which you can access without an entrance fee, though the fee for seniors was $5.50. The museum was well worth it. Many informational displays along with interesting artifacts like the world's largest Pringle and a special autographed potato by Dan Quayle. The gift shop had a variety of items many reasonably priced. The cafe features potato dishes. We really enjoyed our time here. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Small, but packed with info, this museum is a must see. It is well laid out, and if you are not in a rush, you can spend more than an hour reading and looking about. There is also a play area for kids, and some adults. Order a potato for lunch (a must), 2 hours in advance. If you want to eat around noon, be prepared for the crowds, they come on tour buses. By 1pm it was almost empty, and a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy this most delicious baked potato. Potato is large and with some topping it is a great lunch. Out in front is a giant potato, great photo opp. because when in Idaho, think Potato! Look for the Boy Scout Project, opposite the Potato, that holds your cell phone in exactly the right spot for a timed distance picture. Kudos to the Scouts for a great project idea!

What can I say...when in Idaho, you better visit the museum dedicated to potatoes. It was interesting, reasonably priced...you get to see the largest potato chip, learn about the origins of potatoes and other fun facts. There is also a cafe that serves fresh potatoes - French fries, baked potatoes, waffle fries, tater tots, etc. There is also a fun gift shop and of course, a giant potato outside. Fun stop.

Great place to visit if you want to know the history of potato and Agriculture. If you purchase something, you get a potato sack as a bag. The Potato Cafe next door is excellent. You can get various varietals of potatoes, even a potato bar for $6.50. It is cheap and good. Order your potato 2 hrs ahead of time.

Wonderful history with exhibits movies and collections. Old farm equipment outside Unusual histand information inside . Fun for family at 8 $ admission. Potatoe cafe great meal with all the topping. Staff not friendly,teens. Decor made up for it Out front good picture spot

Would I make a special trip to go to this small museum devoted to Idaho's most famous crop? No. That being said if you're passing by on the freeway, it's worth a stop. The museum tells the story of the spud well and the role it's played in the world. On display is the world's largest potato crisp I timed my visit to get there around lunch time so I could eat in cafe with all sorts of potato entrees.

Passing through on a road trip on a Sunday afternoon, Spouse and I decided to stop at this fun little museum. This place was rockin'!-- full of visitors, mostly families. There's lots to learn about (history of potatoes, how they're planted and harvested, how they're sorted and graded, etc.) and the kids appeared to be having a good time too. The gift shop has an excellent selection of quirky souvenirs and tee shirts. Don't miss the very popular potato cafe!

Okay, you must call ahead to make sure they are open. The first day we drove out of our way to find the museum closed and no sign on the door explaining. A passerby stopped and said the staff had a both at the state fair so they were not opening. The next time we drove by there was a long line out front, the museum opened 45 minutes late due to staffing issues. OKAY, it is a small museum, but a note on the door would be nice. But on the other hand, it was worth the stop, local type museum that offered a plethora of information about potatoes in a fun way for both adults and children. The cafe which was priced extremely fair offered a fast and satisfying lunch. I am so glad we made this stop.