Location: Boise
Top Things to do in Boise
Top 5 History Museums in Boise, Idaho (ID)
Nature is a big part of Boise, Idaho. The snow-capped Rocky Mountains serve as a backdrop, the Boise River and its riverfront paths wind through the city and skiing is a short drive away. Boise's varied museums include the Idaho History Museum, the Boise Art Museum, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center and the interactive Discovery Museum of Idaho. Unique attractions include Old Idaho Penitentiary and historic Pioneer Village. Old Boise offers shopping, dining, culture and nightlife.
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1. Idaho State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
The Idaho State Museum is a fun, interactive experience where people of all ages and backgrounds come to explore the story of Idaho! Featuring over 514 artifacts on display, 800 photographs, and 46 individual multimedia exhibits, the museum shows the profound relationship between Idaho's land and its people shaping each other over time.
Reviewed By Way2013 - San Diego, United States
This is one great museum! Lots to see and lots to learn. Going through this museum is just one incredible educational experience. There are some volunteers at the museum and their knowledge of any subject at the museum is amazing. Well worth visiting.
2. Idaho Military History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Allfunallthetime - Twin Falls, United States
Very well laid out and informative. I'm not a museum type. Most are dull in my opinion. This place kept me looking and reading. Easy to find, right at one of the entrances to Gowen Field. Big parking area. The first thing that you'll see upon entering the parking lot is all of the airplanes and tanks, etc. WW2 era on up. There is no entrance fee, but they do accept donations. A small gift shop is right next to the front door, and it has some cool stuff. We bought 2 coffee mugs at reasonable prices. Displays in the museum cover mostly WW2-Vietnam, with some items from WW1 and even a Civil War diorama. The museum does a good job of delivering information about what it was like to be a soldier/sailor/airmen in the military during the many eras. Lots of items on display have been donated or are on loan from Idaho families. We spent about an hour and where able to see 90% of the displays. Highly recommend and will be back.
3. Idaho State Archives
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Abraham Lincoln: His Legacy in Idaho is a permanent exhibit within the Idaho State Archives. Over 200 artifacts reveal connections between the story of Idaho and the life of Abraham Lincoln. Explore a re-creation of Lincoln's cabinet room, artifacts from his early years, campaign, battlefield artifacts from the Civil War, and role in making Idaho a territory. The Lincoln Exhibition is housed at The Idaho State Archives, which preserves and provides access to a large collection of photographs, genealogy, books, maps, and manuscripts that relate to the history of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. This is a great spot for anyone looking to research Idaho history.
4. Idaho Black History Museum
5. Yanke Motor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
