Owyhee County Historical Museum

Owyhee County Historical Museum The Owyhee County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Owyhee County's rich history. From mining to ranching and farming.
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The museum was established in 1961 and we continue to grow and excite the next generation. The Owyhee County Museum began in 1961 single item on display and has grown to a 10,000 square foot museum complex and research library that rests on one acre of land with five historic buildings. The Museum strives to preserve and educate future generations of Owyhee Counties history from Mining to Ranching.

One week from today Owyhee County celebrates America 250! Come spend the day with the family and enjoy lunch, music and ...
06/20/2026

One week from today Owyhee County celebrates America 250! Come spend the day with the family and enjoy lunch, music and try your hands at butter making and our Apple Pie Contest. Of course the entire museum will be open and there will be more wagons on display to see.

Everyone here is deeply honored to receive a congressional record from the office of Senator Jim Rish.During Outpost Day...
06/18/2026

Everyone here is deeply honored to receive a congressional record from the office of Senator Jim Rish.

During Outpost Days, Eriks presented this record to Mike Hanley and the family in the wagon barn. Thanks to Eriks connections with folks in Jim Risch‘s office he was able to acquire a special Congressional Record, recognizing the Owyhee County historical Museum in its endeavors to preserve the legacy of Idaho’s early founders and its history.

As Mr. Risch states, “thanks to their (museum) efforts, generations of Idaho will continue to learn and be inspired by our states history.”

We thank everyone who has helped so far with this project and we thank Mr. Risch’s office for doing this wonderful letter.

Join the Museum and Owyhee County as we celebrate America 250!
06/17/2026

Join the Museum and Owyhee County as we celebrate America 250!

Yesterday the museum hosted the 2026 Idaho Mustang Camp. This was put on by the Owyhee county extension office. Kids cam...
06/17/2026

Yesterday the museum hosted the 2026 Idaho Mustang Camp. This was put on by the Owyhee county extension office. Kids came out and camped overnight and went out to find the wild horses we have here in the county.

They located some near Murphy and they also learned about the native grasses and the importance of managing these areas.

We enjoy partnering with groups like this as we get to highlight our museum and everyone gets to learn about the importance of this wonderful environment out here in Owyhee County.

06/12/2026

A big Thank You from the Director!

Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors and donors who helped make Outpost Days this year a success!

Don't forget about the Outpost Days Online Auction!! Only 1 day left to bid on some amazing items. Remember folks all pr...
06/12/2026

Don't forget about the Outpost Days Online Auction!! Only 1 day left to bid on some amazing items. Remember folks all proceeds help keep the museum going all year long and support wonderful new additions to the museum.

https://outpostauction.afrogs.org/ #/index

The lucky winner of the 2026 Outpost Days gun raffle is Rick Russell from Prairie, ID! Thank you to all who supported th...
06/11/2026

The lucky winner of the 2026 Outpost Days gun raffle is Rick Russell from Prairie, ID!

Thank you to all who supported the raffle this year.

06/08/2026

If you missed Pete Rathbones ribbon cutting of the new wrench and farming collection. We caught it on video! We had a wonderful crowd show up on Saturday to see Pete cut the ribbon and welcome everyone to the new collection.

Here are the 2026 Champions: Amadeus (Age 10, Nampa) racing Thorn2nd: The House kids (3,6,11, Murphy) with Muffies, 3rd:...
06/08/2026

Here are the 2026 Champions: Amadeus (Age 10, Nampa) racing Thorn
2nd: The House kids (3,6,11, Murphy) with Muffies,
3rd: Vaun Brothers (8,10 Caldwell) with The Big Tuna, 4th: Ira Theibert (6, Mt. Home) with “Ready”.

Best Name: “I’ll Be Bach-man” raced by Emma Smith (11, Oreana).
Miss Congeniality: “Sparkles” and Evelyn Lunders (7, Nampa)

Honorable mention names:
“CJ Spike” Gema Gould (Nampa, 😎
“George Washing-toad” for America’s 250th, Emeline Hipwell (17, Murphy)
“Smurphy” Re*****on Davidson (Oreana, 10)

50 toads raced today in the World Championships!!!

We’re going to need a stadium soon!

We thank the Hipwell’s for once again hosting the world famous h***y to race. 

Address

17085 Basey Street
Murphy, ID
83650

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(208) 495-2319

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