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Idaho Museum of Natural History

Name: Idaho Museum of Natural History
Address: 698 E Dillon Street, Pocatello, ID, 83201, US
Telephone: (208) 282-3168
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The Idaho Museum of Natural History was established in 1934 and became the official natural history in 1977. Through U.S.

Our mission is to inspire an appreciation and curiosity for Idaho's natural history and its exploration and preservation. Our Mission: Inspire an appreciation and curiosity for Idaho's natural history and its exploration and preservation. Our Vision: To shape the future by understanding Idaho's natural history and creating unforgettable educational experiences. Land Acknowledgement: The Idaho Muse

um of Natural History is located on the traditional territory of the Shoshone and Bannock Peoples. It is important to recognize that most of us are guests in this territory and to counter the narrative that the land was uninhabited at the time of settler-colonization. The Shoshone and Bannock Peoples originally inhabited the lands in areas now known as California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. policies of forced relocation and assimilation, the Shoshone and Bannock peoples' lands were reduced to small, geographically distant reservations in Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Utah. The reservation along the Snake River in Idaho, established under the Fort Bridger Treaty of 1868 originally contained 1.8 million acres but was later reduced through allotment and legislation. Today, this region is still home to many Shoshone and Bannock Peoples who contribute to the local economy and culture. To learn more about the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, please visit http://www2.sbtribes.com/about/. Idaho Museum of Natural History Social Media Community Guidelines
The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) strives to create informative and engaging social media pages. We welcome engagement and constructive dialogue from all perspectives. The guidelines outlined below will help foster a courteous and dynamic environment for all community members. We cannot review or moderate all comments, but we reserve the right to delete or hide any content posted that does not adhere to our policy, and block or report users who share such content. The following will not be tolerated:
> Hate speech, harassment, bullying, profanity, threatening language, attacks on or intimidation of any party, including our online community members or IMNH staff
> Malicious speech regarding topics of religion, age, ethnic origin, immigration status, gender expression, or race
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> Demeaning remarks about personal appearance or ability
> Spam, fraudulent links, repetitive posts
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We thank you for engaging in thoughtful, respectful dialogue on our social media channels.

08/09/2026

Looking for your next great read? Stop by the Idaho Museum of Natural History gift shop! We’ve got books for naturalists, dinosaur lovers, geologists, animal lovers & more!

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

Nature of Idaho, Season 7 Episode 14, Urban Trees

Today's show features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett in conversation with Lance Davisson, Executive Director of the Treasure Valley Canopy Network, and Hannah Sanger, Environmental Administrator for the city of Pocatello, discussing the crucial role of urban trees in Idaho’s arid cities.

Tune in today at 8:30 a.m. to KISU FM 91 Public Radio on your FM dial 91.1 or stream live at kisu.org.

Remember you can also subscribe to the Nature of Idaho via Spotify.

This episode of The Nature of Idaho features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett in conversation with Lance Davisson, Executive Director of the Treasure Valley Canopy Network, and Hannah Sanger, Environmental Administrator for the city of Pocatello, discussing the crucial role of urban trees in...

08/05/2026

Museum Education staff is going on a road trip! They will be hanging out at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center today from 10 am to 2 pm.

08/04/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Idaho Museum of Natural History’s World Day of Play, September 26, free admission all day. We are excited to join the Association of Children's Museums and as a member museum as they partner with Nickelodeon on the 2026 Our World: Worldwide Day of Play. As a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this global event focuses on getting children and their families active!

08/03/2026

This week, Pam will be visiting Wilder Public Library District, DeMary Memorial Library , and Island Park Public Library with the Mobile Museum.

08/02/2026

Are you a dinosaur fan hunting for your next dungeon crawl adventure? You're in luck--IMNH is teaming up with Gate City Games in Pocatello to bring you one night of gallivanting goodness inspired by the latest paleontological discoveries in our state!

Dungeons and Dinosaurs is a free-to-play one-shot campaign run in D&D 5e. You and up to 5 friends will join one of our four Dino Masters--subject matter experts in both the rules of the game and in paleontology--for a fossil-fueled rollicking time. Choose one of 6 unique classes directly inspired by Idaho's resident dinosaurs and roll for initiative!

Maximum 6 players per group, 4 groups total. Ages 14+. RSVP at the Google Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYG_V9iXanBjqii_w9LbEz1CyJGdr5iSF6Wh_b0jhDracc-Q/viewform

08/01/2026

Who can resist a sunflower? This month is the peak growing season for sunflowers and also the month when life feels very hectic. We recommend stop and observe the sunflowers around you! You might be surprised by the life in and around the sunflower.

07/31/2026

This we are celebrating all of the people who have come through our fossil prep training class this summer! Our last summer training this coming Monday is already full. Did you miss your chance this summer? Subscribe to our newsletter or keep an eye open here for our spring training schedule! Museum members get early access to classes and camps too. What will you discover?

07/30/2026

Nature of Idaho, Season 8 Episode 12, Mormon Crickets.

Kristopher Watson from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food join Leif and Peter to talk about the pests from the West, Mormon Crickets!

Tune in today at 8:30 a.m. to KISU FM 91 Public Radio on your FM dial 91.1 or stream live at kisu.org.

Remember you can also subscribe to the Nature of Idaho via Spotify.

Photo credit: Utah Public Radio

Address

698 E Dillon Street
Pocatello, ID
83201

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(208) 282-3168

Website

http://imnh.isu.edu/

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