MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS in Southeast Idaho The Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot
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outheast Idaho’s rich and abundant culture is spread far and wide throughout the region. Every city and stop on your trip has a story to tell. Whether you’re interested in Native American history, pioneer ancestry, or the famous Idaho potato, there’s a museum to satisfy your curiosity. If your passion is cleaning, we have a museum for that too! Make time to check out some of these wonderful museums. BANNOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & FORT HALL REPLICA Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello (208) 233-0434 Exhibits of Pocatello’s early history, ShoshoneBannock Indian artifacts and a full scale replica of the 19th century trading post. BINGHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 190 N Shilling Ave, Blackfoot (208) 785-8065 A southern plantation style-home houses a classic doll collection and Native American artifacts. BUTCH CASSIDY MUSEUM 833 Washington St, Montpelier The last standing bank in the world actually robbed by the infamous outlaw Butch Cassidy in 1896. DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUM Center Street, Soda Springs (208) 547-3706 or (208) 547-3026 The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers built this museum in 1983. ENDERS HOTEL & HISTORICAL MUSEUM 76 S Main St, Soda Springs (208) 547-4980 A historic 30 room hotel featuring antiques. FRANKLIN IDAHO RELIC HALL Main Street, Franklin (208) 646-2290 Houses relics brought or acquired by pioneers, including a photo collection.
Find More About These Museums at IdahoHighCountry.org/ cat/museums
IDAHO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 698 E Dillon St, Pocatello (208) 282-3317 Discovering Idaho, one story at a time. Kid’s Discovery Room! IDAHO POTATO MUSEUM 130 NW Main St, Blackfoot (208) 785-2517 Selfies with a giant potato, gift shop, café, and visitors receive free Taters for Outof-Staters!
SO. BANNOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL CENTER 110 E Main St, Lava Hot Springs (208) 776-5254 Permanent and rotating exhibits about the area including Lava Hot Springs, Arimo, Inkom, Downey, McCammon, Virginia and Swan Lake.
MASSACRE ROCKS STATE PARK 3592 Park Lane, American Falls (208) 548-2672 This park has stories to tell dating back to times best described in geologic terms. MUSEUM OF CLEAN (DON ASLETT’S) 711 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, (208) 236-6906 Come interested, Leave inspired. 75,000 sq ft of excitement & inspiration for the whole family. THE NATIONAL OREGON/ CALIFORNIA TRAIL CENTER The National Oregon/California Trail Center 320 N 4th Street, Montpelier (866) 847-3800 Built to preserve and perpetuate the pioneer heritage of the two trails and the Bear Lake Valley. ONEIDA PIONEER MUSEUM 27 Bannock St, Malad City, (208) 766-4847 Built in 1914 as a Drug Store. Features the original pressed-tin ceiling and safe. POWER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 500 Pocatello Ave, American Falls (208) 226-1325 Features exhibits detailing the history of Power County and the movement of the whole town to make way for the American Falls Dam. PARIS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 345 Main Street, Paris (208) 945-2212 Displays local history artifacts. Directly across the street from the Paris Tabernacle. SHOSHONE-BANNOCK TRIBAL MUSEUM Exit 80 off I-15, Fort Hall (208) 237-9791 Learn how the Shoshone-Bannock people lived and settled the area around eastern Idaho, told from their point of view.
If You’re a History Buff, You’ll Enjoy Visiting these Historic Buildings:
- Blue Goose Country Store Malad - Chester’s Country Store Henry - Eastman Drug Soda Springs - Evan’s Coop/ZCMI Malad - Georgetown RS Hall Georgetown - Franklin History District Franklin - Historic Downtown Pocatello - Pioneer Cabin Downey - Osmond Homestead Malad
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