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Central Idaho Historical Museum

Closed for the Season
See you in June 2026! The buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The CENTRAL IDAHO HISTORICAL MUSEUM, at 1001 State Street, sits on 4 acres and features seven structures built with Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) labor for the Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association (SITPA). The crown jewel of our site is the remarkable Fire Warden's House. This three-story log structure, built in 1937, is a stunning example of "American Rustic" architecture with a Finni

sh influence. The house's interior woodwork is beautifully crafted and the furnishings are original. To visit the Fire Warden's House is to step back in time. Our exhibits focus on local and regional subjects: CCC, fire lookouts, the McCall Mill, logging, Smokey the Bear, forestry and area history. The museum is honored to be the State of Idaho's official site for "The Worker", a bronze statue representing the young men of the CCC. The museum is a self-funded, all volunteer, 501c3 organization, supported by membership, site rentals, donations and grants.

09/14/2025

We are now closed for the summer 2025 season and wanted to thank all of the wonderful people who visited us this year! We had 377 visitors to the museum and we gave nearly 200 tours of the historic fire warden's house. Thanks to the McCall Arts and Humanities Council for bringing great events like Idaho Talks and Kaleidoscope to our site.

Thank you for a great season and see you at the museum in 2026!

08/19/2025

Your Ultimate McCall Summer Bucket List!

#21 Step Back in Time

Celebrate McCall’s rich history with a visit to the Central Idaho Historical Museum. The museum spans a four-acre campus featuring eight structures, including the Fire Warden’s House. This three-story log home was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond the Fire Warden’s House, the museum offers exhibits on the CCC, fire lookouts, the McCall Mill, and the timber industry…everything that built the McCall you know and love today.

📷 Central Idaho Historical Museum

06/12/2025

We’re still open Thursday through Saturday! There is road construction on State Street this week, but visitors can park in front of the museum bunkhouse or in the Fire Warden’s driveway. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The road should be open soon!

06/02/2025

We are excited to welcome you at the Central Idaho Historical Museum for summer 2025! The museum opens for the summer on Thursday, June 5.

Summer hours are:
Thursday-Saturday: 12-3 pm
(closed Fourth of July week)

Come learn about the history of McCall, see the Corliss Steam Engine that powered the mill, and tour the classic Fire Warden’s house.

https://cihmuseum.org/

05/30/2025

Don't forget about our yard sale on Saturday, May 31 from 9 am - 1 pm!
1001 State Street, McCall, ID. CASH ONLY!

We have lots of treasures! Antiques, old signs, Smokey Bear memorabilia, historic photographs, office supplies, power tools, hand tools, old stuff, cool stuff.

All proceeds go to the museum!

05/25/2025

The Central Idaho Historical Museum is having a yard sale on Saturday, May 31 from 9 am - 1 pm. 1001 State Street, McCall, ID. CASH ONLY!

We have lots of treasures! Antiques, old signs, Smokey Bear memorabilia, historic photographs, office supplies, power tools, hand tools, old stuff, cool stuff.

All proceeds go to the museum!

05/03/2025

Thank you for donating to the Central Idaho Historical Museum during !

05/01/2025

We are so grateful for the generous supporters who have donated during ! Today is the LAST DAY to participate- please consider supporting our campaign to purchase a furnace for the bunkhouse!

https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/central-idaho-historical-museum

04/30/2025

Help us reach our goal of purchasing a furnace for the historic bunkhouse during !

In 2023, the Central Idaho Historical Museum renovated its bunkhouse to provide seasonal housing for SITPA firefighters. Now, we want to provide housing all year long and are raising money to purchase a furnace for the bunkhouse. At present, the bunkhouse sits empty (and cold!) in the winter and we wish to change that. Donations will go specifically toward making the bunkhouse suitable for year-round housing with a new furnace.

Donate here: https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/central-idaho-historical-museum

04/28/2025

Today's the day! A little can go a long way when we get together and give together for ! The Central Idaho Historical Museum is raising money to purchase a furnace for our bunkhouse, so we can offer housing year-round in McCall. Visit this link to donate: https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/central-idaho-historical-museum

04/25/2025

Did you see our story in the Star News today? Read more about why we are raising money to purchase a furnace for the bunkhouse and remember that is April 28-May 1!

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1001 State St
McCall, ID
83638

Website

http://www.cihmuseum.org/

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