Know Before You Go

Responsibility

As responsible stewards of public trust and institutional assets, we are committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We ask that you help us in this endeavor by disposing of waste properly, recycling when possible, and respecting the Museum’s spaces, galleries, and exhibitions.

No Food or Drink

To ensure the continued preservation of our collections and to maintain the cleanliness of the Museum, eating and drinking is not permitted in any of the gallery and exhibition areas outside of Museum or ISU sponsored event.

No Backpacks or Large Bags

Please check backpacks and large bags at the desk.

Respect for Galleries and Exhibits

Our exhibits are here for your enjoyment and education for years to come. Please do not touch, climb, or lean on the displays unless explicitly permitted. Do not cross physical barriers. This helps preserve the integrity of the exhibits and objects for you and for future visitors.

Respect for Fellow Visitors, Museum Staff, and Volunteers

Please maintain a courteous and respectful demeanor towards everyone in the Museum. Personal attacks, including abusive, aggressive, harassing, or threatening behavior, including comments, gestures, and physical contact will not be tolerated

Young Visitors

For the safety and well-being of our younger visitors, all children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Photography

Non-Flash photography is permitted at the Idaho Museum of Natural History for personal, non-commercial, use only. Please use cameras and mobile phones with respect for other Museum visitors, our staff, and volunteers. Selfie sticks and tripods are not permitted.

Commercialized content creation by patrons is not permitted in the Museum. This includes, but is not limited to, content for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook. For University filming policies and to complete the Location & Filming Agreement and Museum’s Use and Reproduction policy (provided upon request).

Other

• Please follow guidance from Museum staff and volunteers.
• Please respect all safety signs and barriers.
• Our gallery is an indoor space; please keep all conversations at a reasonable indoor volume; no shouting, yelling, or whistling.
• Idaho State University (ISU) is a smoke/vape free campus. ISUPP 9040 
• No Intoxication
• Do not run or engage in rough behavior in the galleries.
• Do not block entrance doors.
• Do not tamper with fire-and life-safety devices, such as fire extinguishers or alarm pull stations.
• Do not sell, distribute, or post unauthorized materials.

Anyone found to be in violation of any of these regulations, or generally being a danger to themselves, others, collections, displays, or facilities can be refused admission to the Museum, be asked to leave, or be escorted from the Museum or ISU premises.