Featuring
In the Shadows
See What Creeps When You're Asleep
Our newest exhibit takes you on a fascinating journey through the hidden pockets of the world around us.
Plan A Visit
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 12 - 6 p.m.
Friday: 12 - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 - 5 p.m.
Closed: January 12 - 17 to install a new exhibit.
Admission
Adult (18+): $7
Senior (60+): $5
Youth (4-17): $3
Children 3 and under: Free
ISU student: Free*
Members: Free
Corporate/Group: $3/adult $1.50/child**
Active Military & Veterans: 20% Discount *
*With appropriate ID
**To schedule call (208) 282-3168
Parking
Complimentary parking is available in the Idaho State University's General Parking Lot 01, on the west-side of the pine trees. Can be accessed at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Dillon Street. Parking is marked for Museum Patrons. If museum parking is full a pass can be obtained at the front desk.
Upcoming Events
Jan 25
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Family Fun Day - Ice Age
Join us for an Ice Age themed family fun day to learn about the animals and plants that lived during this chilly time period.
Feb 7
10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
STEM Learning for Littles
A preschool STEM activity the first and third Friday of the winter through spring months. For parents and children ages 5 and younger.
Feb 29
5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Roaring Twenties
5th Annual Museum Fundraiser
Our Annual Fundraising Dinner to raise funds for various programs, activities, and exhibits at the museum.
Science and Research News
Zoo Idaho and the Idaho Museum of Natural History will be bringing the wonders of Idaho’s natural world to the airwaves.
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IMNH Director describes the Trans-Saharan Seaway from 50 to 100 million years ago.
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IMNH Affiliate Curator, L.J. Krumenacker, names seven new Idaho fossils.
IMNH Anthropology Curator, Dr. Andy Speer, publishes The Seagull Bay site—Clovis technology from American Falls on the Eastern Snake River Plain
Idaho Museum of Natural History’s buzzsaw sharks featured story in December National Geographic Magazine
IMNH Anthropology Curator looks for evidence linking Clovis people with megafauna 13,000 years ago on the Snake River Plain
Support the Museum
At the IMNH, our philosophy is all about discovery! Discovery through world-class, science-based programming that highlights the incredible life, earth, and anthropology collections we steward for the State of Idaho, its citizens, and our visitors.
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