Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum — Attraction in Rigby

Do you know who invented tubes for the TV? Well, I do. His name was Philo Farnsworth. According to the information inside this museum, he came up with the idea while farming in Rigby, Idaho. Without his contribution tv would not have come about. The quaint small and informative museum. The volunteers who run the museum are friendly, full of information, and very knowledgeable about this museum and the surrounding areas.

It features information about local celebrities. Such as Ardis Fisher who wrote "Mountain Man". The book was turned into the movie "Jeremiah Johnson". Fun facts about Jefferson County. The first TV tube, early pre-electric era, and early electric-era items are also on display. Many Indian artifacts which were unearthed during the early years of Rigby are here to be seen.

It also tells about several doctors that made home visits back in the day. I remember those days when doctors came to your home. 14,000 square feet. There are pictures of the surrounding areas and who used to own what before it was purchased and subdivided. Lots of local history and information.

Needless to say, this museum is not very big but it really is a must-see. Plus it is on the way to Heise Hot Springs or Swimming Pool, Rexburg, Jackson Hole Wy., Yellowstone National Park, or Grand Teton National Park.

Allow at least 1=2 hour for viewing. Keep in mind, it is split up into eras and rooms. Cost is $1.00 for children and $2.00 per adult. Please keep in mind this is the History of Rigby and Jefferson County. Being from the local area and a retired homeschooler I highly recommend this historic museum. Small museums like these are often overlooked but contain way more than you...

Enjoyed visiting on free day though we ended up making a donation before we left because it was such a good value. This is not a electronics/TV museum though. the TV section only makes up a small section and after the initial shock of wondering where the TVs were I found it to be an every excellent Pioneer Museum. There is a lot of local history here and few extremely rare items that I haven't seen in other museums. Worth a visit if you are in the area. Because, of the low visitor volume they do have unique hours so double check they will be open. Definitely worth a visit and I will visit it again when I have more time and know now...

Fascinating place with local historical artifacts. Definitely worth a visit though I wish that there were better displays for the native American contributions and culture and history. Most of the Native American displays were from southwest Indians the only exhibit about the Shoshone tribes that were forced on reservations here was a poorly made replica of a woman's clothing stuck in with a bunch of other artifacts about the local doctor. I'm not sure what the connection was. Also less Taxidermy items would have been nice due to the smell. I really like the chainsaw exhibit. The TV exhibit was...