News Archives

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The Idaho Museum of Natural History actively nurtures an understanding of and delight in Idaho's natural and cultural heritage. As the official state museum of natural history, it acquires, preserves, studies, interprets and displays natural and cultural objects for Idaho residents, visitors and the world's community of students and scholars. The Museum also supports and encourages Idaho's other natural history museums through mentoring and training in sound museological practices.

Video Archives

IMNH has partnered with the Idaho Examiner to feature video clips of the Museum through its online News Magazine.

IMNH Can Help With Gift Giving - December 14, 2007

IMNH offers unique gift items for those hard to shop for people on your list. From the fun and educational items in the Gift Shop to gift certificates to museum memberships, there's something for everyone!

Native Fish Species - November 7, 2007

What do the Museum of Natual History and native fish species have in common? You need to watch to find out!

A Century of Fish Hatcheries - October 3, 2007

Dave Mead, Exhibits Manager, talks about the partnership with the Museum of Idaho on its new exhibit “Ice Age Mammals,” IMNH’s upcoming exhibit “A Century of Fish Hatcheries,” and other events you won’t want to miss

RiverWalk to ISU Gallery Walk - the Museum of Natural History Has It All -September 06, 07

Kristen Fletcher, Program Manager for the Idaho Museum of Natural History gives a lively rundown on upcoming events for the Museum.

Idaho Museum of Natural History Has Something for Everyone! -August 03, 07

Interviews with Dick Anderson, Cleve Davis, and Ruth Moorhead – all exhibiting wonderful photos of the natural beauty of our area. We also took a tour of the Nature of Idaho Exhibit. If you haven’t been there yet you need to go!

Idaho Museum of Natural History Needs Your Help Now -August 03, 07

Docents are essentially volunteer Teachers in the Museum who are responsible for conducting guided educational Museum tours to groups of all ages.

Press Release Archives

IMNH Continues Armchair Traveler series with Dr. Roger Boe: “China, Tibet & Cambodia: Timeless Cultures, Profound Changes”

IMNH Continues Armchair Traveler series with Carole McWilliam: “The Hidden Kingdom of Bhutan”

IMNH Continues Armchair Traveler series with Dr. Chuck Trost: “Birds of Paradise: Fancy Crows Drunk on Sex”:

IMNH Hosts "Autumn Colors" RiverWalk on October 13th

IMNH kicks off Armchair Traveler series with author Marty Essen

IMNH Brings Birds of Prey to Pocatello

Idaho Museum of Natural History and Portneuf Greenway Foundation Host Second RiverWalk

Akersten to be featured on National Geographic Channel August 19th

Docent Training Starts Sept 20, 2007

IMNH Opens New Exhibit: "Picturing Our Natural Heritage"

Linda Deck Leaving IMNH

IMNH Recognized with Idaho Press Club Award

Thorne-Ferrel Awarded Kole-McGuffy Prize
IMNH's Education Resources Coordinator will use prize to develop handheld resources for the Museum galleries.

IMNH Receives IMLS Grant
Museum awarded grant to jumpstart "IMNH on the Road" traveling exhibits program.

Museum Store Offers Something for Everyone
The Store features fun, unique items for people of all ages. Be sure to stop in for that special gift.

IMNH launches the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory’s new website
The Lab applies cutting edge technology to the natural world to improve education and outreach. Check it out!