Idaho Museum of Natural History

Museum Hours

Wednesday through Friday
12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday through Tuesday
closed

Admission to the museum is free of charge.

Contributions are welcome and help us keep the gallery free for the children of Idaho.

News

Idaho State University appoints Herbert Maschner director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History

Article courtesy of ISU Headlines
Posted March 31, 2011

Idaho State University has announced that anthropology research Professor Herbert Maschner will serve as the permanent director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History.

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Idaho State University Professor, Director Herbert Maschner receives Idaho Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Award

Article courtesy of ISU Headlines
Posted March 23, 2011

Idaho State University's Herbert Maschner, research anthropology professor and interim director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, has been awarded the 2011 Idaho Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Award and will be honored April 1.

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Idaho Museum of Natural History features new exhibits

Article courtesy of ISU Headlines
Posted November 29, 2010

The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University campus reopened it's exhibit area - with a variety of new and familiar displays - on Saturday, Dec. 4.

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Idaho Museum of Natural History earns accreditation from American Association of Museums

Article courtesy of ISU Headlines
Posted August 18, 2010

The accreditation lasts through 2023. The Idaho Museum of Natural History meets American Association of Museums standards in all areas.

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Idaho Museum of Natural History receives $144,000 grant to teach geology to rural east Idaho students

Article courtesy of ISU Headlines
Posted August 4, 2009

Fifth- and eighth-grade students in Challis, Arco, Burley, Malad, Mackay, Soda Springs and other rural east Idaho communities will be able to better learn geology thanks to a grant to the Idaho Museum of Natural History.

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