Family Activities
Family-friendly events for families with children of all ages.
Dinosaur Fused Glass Class
September 17, 2024
6 to 8:30 pm
$45
Create a one of a kind dinosaur glass piece (6 x 6 inches). Glass artist Melissa Neiers will be on-hand to guide you through the process. Space is limited, registration is required.
Discovering the Naturalist Within
Lecture Inspired by Edson Fichter
September 26, 2024
6 pm
Frazier Hall, Idaho State University
Edson devoted his life’s work to the world around him. To inspire everyone to begin their own naturalist journey, right in their own backyard. Gain an appreciation for the beauty and wonder that Idaho’s natural landscape contains through the lens of the Portneuf River Vision with a short film and panel discussion.
Panelists are:
- Hannah Sanger, City of Pocatello
- Wyatt Peterson, Shoshone Bannock Tribes
- Kevin Marsh, Idaho State University
- Jennifer Jackson, Idaho Fish and Game
To ensure that we can provide the best experience, we kindly request your RSVP by Sept. 22nd. Your response is incredibly important as it helps us make accurate arrangements for the food orders.
Museum presents Mabon – a medieval festival
September 28, 2024
10 am to 5 pm
Free
Join Museum, The Shire of Stonegate, and the Kingdom of Artemisia for a celebration of the Fall Equinox! The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an educational nonprofit dedicated to recreating pre-17th century culture as it should have been. During the Mabon Festival, visitors will experience:
- Warriors fighting in combat armor
- Artisans demonstrate varied activities (medieval music and sewing)
- Artifacts and reproductions from many cultures represented in the SCA
- Children can try on the garb
- Coloring pages to create an illuminated manuscript alongside one of our scribes
- Objects from Museum’s collections
Fall Fossil Fest 2024
October 12, 2024
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join us for our fourth year of fun, hands-on exploration of fossils! Discover when dinosaurs roamed Idaho, new and improved Buzzsaw Shark in action, and try your hand at throwing an ancient dart. Learn how Idaho State University professors, graduate students, and IMNH staff are on the cutting edge of fossil research and learn about their latest discoveries!
We are excited this year to have the following partners:
- IMNH curators, affiliates, and staff
- Idaho State University faculty, staff, and graduate students from Biological Sciences, Geology, College of Education, and Department of Anthropology.
- Hagerman Fossil Beds – National Monument
- Bryce Canyon – National Park
- Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
During the event we will have four short informational talks from partners (schedule to come).
Tickets: Family: $45 (2 Adults/2 Children), $7.50/Additional child, Adult: $15. Child (6-17): $10 with accompanying adult.
Or purchase one-year IMNH membership and receive FREE admission to Fall Fossil Fest 2024.
- Family Membership: $75 (2 Adults and up to 6 children)
- Dual Membership: $65 (2 named adults)
- Individual Membership: $50
As an IMNH member you will receive free or reduced admission to 300+ national and international science centers through the ASTC Passport program (learn more at astc.org).