Overview

Hype:

The Museum of Idaho (MOI) is a history and science museum in downtown Idaho Falls, Idaho. Its mission is to educate, inform, and create engaging experiences for the public through exhibits, events, and classes related to the natural environment and cultural history of Idaho and the Intermountain West. It has also become a tourist destination through its prominent traveling exhibits on general-interest subjects. Its tagline is “bringing the world to Idaho, and Idaho to the world”. The museum is a private nonprofit organization. The museum receives about 100,000 visitors each year and operates a store that sells books, educational toys, and souvenirs related to Idaho and MOI exhibits.

Time:

Fees: Admission

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Museums
  • Dinosaur Fossils
  • Shopping
  • Potable Water
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Restrooms - Flush

Links: https://museumofidaho.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Idaho

Getting There

Navigate to 43.490436, -112.038172.

Location

Closest City or Region: Idaho Falls, Idaho

Coordinates: 43.490436, -112.038172

View larger map

November 30, 1993 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Ondylyn Wagner,

Story

I got some free passes from school, so our whole family went. Mom says it was expensive and that she didn't remember it being all that cool.

Pictures