Idaho State Museum

Quick Facts

Location:

Boise, Idaho

Amenities

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Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Restroom

Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums

This map shows a range of features associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, which commemorates the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The trail spans a large portion of the North American continent, from the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington. The trail is comprised of the historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, an auto tour route, high potential historic sites (shown in black), visitor centers (shown in orange), and pivotal places (shown in green). These features can be selected on the map to reveal additional information. Also shown is a base map displaying state boundaries, cities, rivers, and highways. The map conveys how a significant area of the North American continent was traversed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition and indicates the many places where visitors can learn about their journey and experience the landscape through which they traveled.

If you are on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and stopped off at Lemhi Pass, consider a southwestern detour through the Salmon-Challis National Forest for a visit to the Idaho State Museum. The museum sits near the Boise River in Boise, Idaho, inside the Julia Davis Park. Originally built in 1950, the museum was recently renovated. Late additions include 46 multi-media interactive experiences that enhance visitors’ experiences. Managed by the Idaho State Historical Society, the museum offers visitors a chance to understand Idaho’s history, from the prehistoric to the present.

Exhibits are focused on Idaho’s settlement, agriculture, land management, landscape, state parks, and The Oregon Trail. For younger visitors, Idaho State Museum offers on-site and virtual “field trips” for grades 1-12. When planning your visit, be sure to check out the museum’s website for printable “Explorer Guides” that students and children can use to enhance their experience. 

For more information visit  https://history.idaho.gov/location/museum/ or call 208-334-2120.