Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology
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Just FANTASTIC !!! Incredible graphics in several different media*, they show the hills, Mountains, Valley's, plateaus and faults, in ways that reveal how Idaho came to be what it is today. Rich in history, there is information on the early miners (including women miners), the incredible Wealth taken from the Earth's crust, even Earthquakes and how crust "movements" have changed the surrounding areas. *In addition to a huge wall map that shows the state in bold 3D Relief, there is an Excellent touch-screen display that goes from an overview, down to incredible detail on each of the mining districts and individual mines (with great old pictures of the buildings, people and equipment they used). The docents were very knowledgeable and great at sharing their wealth of knowledge !!! All this and Free admission !!!!
Donald Coley
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Fantastic collection of rock and mineral specimens from around the local area. If you want to learn more about the wonders that the Gem state has to offer this is a great place to start. We sat in on a class by a licensed Geologist that taught us all about mineral identification and where to find really cool minerals in this region. A wonderful group of people that run the place they are friendly and happy to help explain all of the information in the museum. Lots of books and maps to purchase that will help you go and find your own gems.
Jason Whittier
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Wonderful homeschool field trip! So many hands-on learning opportunities! A little bit of everything - earthquakes, prehistoric geography, fossils, gems & minerals, rock cycles, rock formation and mining history. The volunteers were great about answering our questions and sharing their knowledge with us. Looking forward to getting together a group of homeschoolers next year and doing the guided tour! Free admission. Limited hours/days of operations, so checking their website before you go would be a good idea. Highly recommend!
Jackie Burns
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My 10 and 12 year old children loved this museum! The Geologist on site, Coyote, was incredibly knowledgeable and did a fantastic job of explaining details of the different rocks to us. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, and the gift shop prices were the most reasonable I’ve seen!
April Agerton
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What a "Gem" of a museum! Very good interactive displays. Very knowledgeable staff. If you are interested in Idaho beauty and history, local geology, and our rich history of mining, meteorites, and a member built seismometer, this place is a must see!
Jim Travis
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Stopped by here with some minerals buddies and we enjoyed it quite a bit. Lots of good geology information and even some oldies but goodies like the minerals in your life display that had asbestos in your walls.
Alex Demas
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next to, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd Entrance, Boise, ID 83712
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Website
idahomuseum.org
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4.7
(73 reviews)
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cultural
family friendly
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attractions: Old Idaho Penitentiary Site, Idaho Botanical Garden, Old Penitentiary/Table Rock Trailhead, restaurants: Trolley House, Subway
