Idaho State Museum

Idaho State Museum The Idaho State Museum is a fun, interactive experience where people of all ages and backgrounds come to explore the story of Idaho. Now open!
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06/26/2026

Get ready for a civic journey through downtown Boise with A Slice of History: Civic Bites & Historic Sites on June 27 at 1 PM!

Explore three historic and cultural sites while learning about civic engagement, local history, and the power of community storytelling. Each stop includes hands-on activities and challenges, and the journey ends with a pizza party at Payette Brewing.

This program is part of Civic Season, a national initiative between Juneteenth and July 4th that invites people, especially young people, to explore history, reflect on civic identity, and take action in their communities.

🎟️ Tickets are just $7. Sign up today at history.idaho.gov/events!


06/25/2026

No boring socks here...🧦✨

Stop by the M Store and find a new pair of socks that matches your personality!

🍕 Take a civic journey through downtown Boise with A Slice of History: Civic Bites & Historic Sites on June 27 at 1PM!Vi...
06/24/2026

🍕 Take a civic journey through downtown Boise with A Slice of History: Civic Bites & Historic Sites on June 27 at 1PM!

Visit three historic and cultural sites, complete an activity at each stop, and earn a free pizza party at Payette Brewing at the end of your journey.

đź“Ť Stop 1: Idaho State Museum
Learn about community leaders from Idaho’s past who embodied the Civic Superpowers and discover how their actions helped shape our communities.

đź“Ť Stop 2: Wassmuth Center (featuring Boise Public Library)
Learn about how public libraries serve as civic forums, create buttons for the civic causes you care about most, and explore library resources like the Excite Trike (or even renew/get your library card!). And explore civics through four interactive and reflective stations created by the Wassmuth Center’s Torchbearer Fellows.

đź“Ť Stop 3: Erma Hayman House (featuring James Castle House)
Through hands-on artmaking and historical exploration, discover how two remarkable Idahoans, James Castle and Erma Hayman, used observation, creativity, resilience, and advocacy to respond to environmental and community change.

Grab your ticket and join us for an afternoon of history, community, and civic engagement! Visit history.idaho.gov/events

06/23/2026

Bring your friends and test your knowledge of Idaho history and the American Revolution on Thursday, June 25 from 6-8PM! 🧠

Tropico FM will be DJing throughout the event, and drinks and light refreshments will be available for purchase.

This event is part of Civic Season, a national initiative celebrated between Juneteenth and July 4 that inspires young people to get excited about civic engagement and community involvement.

Presented by the Idaho State Museum, Idaho Public Television, and Boise City Department of Arts & History.

More information at history.idaho.gov/events!

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Grab a friend and explore three downtown Boise sites! 🏛️🍕Join us...
06/22/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Grab a friend and explore three downtown Boise sites! 🏛️🍕

Join us on June 27 at 1PM for A Slice of History: Civic Bites & Historic Sites, an interactive Civic Season experience exploring Boise’s history, culture, and community.

Start at the Idaho State Museum, and then walk to the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights (featuring the Boise Public Library) and the Erma Hayman House (featuring the James Castle House), while completing hands-on activities centered on history and civic engagement.

Finish your journey with a well-earned pizza celebration at Payette Brewing! 🍕

🎟️ Tickets are $7
Register now at history.idaho.gov/events

The Idaho State Museum will be opening late on Tuesday, July 23 at 12PM due to staff training.
06/22/2026

The Idaho State Museum will be opening late on Tuesday, July 23 at 12PM due to staff training.

It's ! 🎉The Idaho State Museum is proud to join Made By Us and hundreds of history and civic organizations across the c...
06/20/2026

It's ! 🎉

The Idaho State Museum is proud to join Made By Us and hundreds of history and civic organizations across the country for our fourth year celebrating Civic Season.

Civic Season connects our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, with our oldest, Independence Day, creating an opportunity to reflect, learn, and explore how the past shapes the present.

Join us for two exciting Civic Season events:

We the People "Who Know Stuff" Trivia Night
đź“… June 25 at 6-8PM | Common Ground Coffee & Market
Put your Idaho history and American Revolution knowledge to the test in a fun evening of trivia, community, and friendly competition.

🍕 A Slice of History: Civic Bites and Historic Sites
đź“… June 27 at 1 PM | Start at the Idaho State Museum
Embark on a unique civic adventure through downtown Boise, exploring local history, engaging in interactive experiences, and earning free pizza along the way.

Learn more and register at history.idaho.gov/events!

06/18/2026

Happy Civic Season from all of us in the Northwest Region! 🎉

From Juneteenth to July Fourth, join communities across the country in celebrating Civic Season, a movement created by Made By Us that inspires people to explore history, engage in civic life, and shape the future together.

Raise your tankard at Museum After Dark: RevolutionALE as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.Learn how history and ho...
06/18/2026

Raise your tankard at Museum After Dark: RevolutionALE as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Learn how history and hops came together through the Founding Fathers’ experiments with ales, colonial tavern culture, and the history of the American Revolution.

Enjoy live brewing demonstrations, printing press demonstrations, live music, and food, along with hands-on activities throughout the Museum.Raise a glass to life, liberty, and the pursuit of hoppiness!

Grab your Early Bird discount now!

ISHS Members: $27 (Regular price: $27)
Non-members: $30 (Regular price: $32)

Get your tickets at history.idaho.gov/events!

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday this July 4 at the Idaho State Museum!✨Enjoy free admission from 9 AM–3 PM and explor...
06/17/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday this July 4 at the Idaho State Museum!✨

Enjoy free admission from 9 AM–3 PM and explore the Museum with special crafts and gallery activities for all ages.

Bring your family and friends as we commemorate 250 years of American history and reflect on the stories that continue to shape our nation and Idaho.

We hope to see you there!

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610 N. Julia Davis Drive
Boise, ID
83702

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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