Children's Museums

Museum of Idaho

Name: Museum of Idaho
Address: 200 N Eastern Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, Idaho Falls, ID, US
Telephone: (208) 522-1400
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (2078 reviews)

📍 200 N Eastern Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

📞 (208) 522-1400

🌐 www.museumofidaho.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–6 PM
Thursday	10 AM–6 PM
Friday	10 AM–6 PM
Saturday	10 AM–6 PM
Sunday	1–5 PM

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About Museum of Idaho

Museum of science & regional history. Established in 2003, this museum features exhibits on science & regional history, plus archives. Museum of Idaho was established in 2003 and features a Permian exhibit, which is a particularly notable geological period spanning 298-252 million years ago, making it one of the few museums to dedicate significant exhibit space to this era. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,078 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Best For: All ages, toddlers to teens
Highlights: Permian exhibit, dinosaur/geology exhibits, historic street recreation, interactive slime-making, kids play areas
Features: Rotating exhibits, hands-on activities, replicated 1900s businesses, mammoth sculpture

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Museum of Idaho was established in 2003 and features a Permian exhibit, which is a particularly notable geological period spanning 298-252 million years ago, making it one of the few museums to dedicate significant exhibit space to this era
⭐The museum features a full-scale replica of a darkened street from over 100 years ago with approximately 8 different business reconstructions including a barber shop, candy store, tailor shop, police station, and agricultural stations, creating an immersive time-travel experience
⭐The museum maintains a lifelike wax sculpture of a mammoth as a centerpiece exhibit, combined with hands-on activities like a 'shoot the mammoth' game, creating an interactive paleontology experience
⭐The museum achieves a 4.6 rating from 2,078 reviews and is known for being uncrowded relative to its size and exhibit quality, allowing visitors to move through exhibits without pressure during typical visits

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 2+ hours to fully experience the museum, including the diverse exhibits from dinosaur/geology displays through Idaho's founding history, the immersive darkened street recreation, and interactive areas. Most visitors report this timeframe allows comfortable exploration without rushing.
💡The Museum of Idaho is rarely crowded, making it ideal for families with young children who may move at their own pace. You can explore exhibits without feeling pressured to keep moving, which is particularly beneficial for toddlers and preschoolers in the exploratory play areas.
💡Don't miss the hands-on slime-making activity that combines fun with actual science education—reviewers specifically praised this interactive experience. Also check the kids play zone on the top floor and the mammoth-shooting game for engaging learning activities.
💡The Permian exhibit and rotating exhibits are consistently highlighted as standout attractions. Consider checking the museum's website before visiting to see what special exhibits are currently featured, as return visitors often come back to see different rotating displays.
💡Bring young children (especially toddlers and preschoolers) to the small exploratory play area and the play zone simulating life from 100 years ago—reviewers consistently noted that even two-year-olds had great experiences with these interactive spaces.