What to do and see in Pocatello, Idaho (ID): The Best Museums

April 2, 2022 Karren Gelb

Surrounded on three sides by snow-capped mountains, Pocatello is a beautiful small city in the heart of eastern Idaho. The unspoiled wilderness in and around the city is perfect for cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter or hiking and biking in the summer. The Pontneuf River Greenway running through town is popular for jogging and strolling in warmer climes. For a more cultured vacation, try any of the city's theaters, dinner museums or outdoor bandshells for live entertainment.
Restaurants in Pocatello

1. Museum of Clean

711 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201-6520 +1 208-232-3535 http://www.museumofclean.com
Excellent
76%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 255 reviews

Museum of Clean

Reviewed By jimichongaJC - Stevensville, United States

Wow! This place was on our road trip agenda as a casual quirky stop. How wrong we were! Absolutely fascinating collection of antique, vintage and inventive products dedicated to everything associated with cleaning. While touring the 4 floors of extensive (and priceless!) exhibits we encountered the owner and founder Don Aslett who (at 86 years young!) personally led us to his most prized collection items. He autographed one of his many published books for us as well. Our planned hour visit turned into almost 3 hours of sheer, good clean fun! The museum is lovingly curated, perfectly laid out and immaculately managed. I encourage all families and folks to take a trip to Pocatello to see this marvelous curiosity of a museum - assuredly impressive to one and all!!!!

2. Bannock County Historical Museum

3000 Ave. of the Chiefs, Pocatello, ID 83204 +1 208-233-0434 http://www.bchm-id.org
Excellent
41%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Bannock County Historical Museum

3. Idaho Museum of Natural History

698 E Dillon St Corner of 5th and Dillion, Pocatello, ID 83201 +1 208-282-3168 [email protected] http://isu.edu/imnh
Excellent
40%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
13%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 52 reviews

Idaho Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum at Idaho State University.

Reviewed By lostreasureman - Pocatello, United States

The meseum of idaho is always entertaining and a good choice for a fun time!i have visited many ti.es and always enjoyed all the exibits! Never a dull time here and it is children friendly!

4. Fort Hall Replica

3002 Alvord Loop Upper Level ROSS PARK, Pocatello, ID 83204-2130 +1 208-234-1795 http://www.forthall.net/
Excellent
48%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 48 reviews

Fort Hall Replica

Reconstruction of an old trading post.

Reviewed By MonteH_12 - Casper, United States

Not being familiar with Idaho my husband and I visited the Bannock County Historical Museum which includes the replica of old Fort Hall. Initially we had thought it to be a military fort and learned that it was established as a fur trading post in the 1830's! Later it serviced the pioneers traveling on the Oregon Trail. The docent guide that led us through the replica was very well educated on the history of the Fort and was a delightful storyteller, particularly good with young children getting them to experience the artifacts "hands on" by lifting the flintlock rifle, the blacksmith hammer, and muskrat trap. We spent the larger part of an hour on a very hot day truly enjoying ourselves in learning about the history of Idaho.

5. Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum

Exit 80 Fort Hall Reservation, Pocatello, ID 83203 +1 208-237-9791 http://www.sbtribes.com
Excellent
22%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum

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