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Bingham County Historical Museum
Blackfoot, Idaho

History, Historic House

The museum, once the social center of Blackfoot, was built in 1905 by John G. and May Brown. He brought his family from Tennessee, complete with servants, chauffeur and Chinese cook to live in the mansion.

Captain John Mullan Museum
Mullan, Idaho

General, History, Historic House

Established in the old Liberty Theater, this museum illustrates the history of Mullan with exhibits of historical furnishings, vintage clothing, photographs, newspapers, mining relics and local school, sports, firemen, and drug store memorabilia. The museum features information on the building of the Mullan Road in 1859-1862, which connected Fort Benton, Montana to Fort Walla Walla, Washington. Swimming in an Olympic-size pool and food service are available across the street and a park with children's play area is adjacent. Biking trail starts one block from museum.

Hess Heritage Museum
Ashton, Idaho

Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Children's, General, History, Historic House, Military, Natural History, Park

The Hess Heritage Museum is a restored, 250-acre pioneer farm in the Upper Snake River valley. Exhibits include the outdoor implement park; an implement barn containing historic farm implements and a mural depicting the history of agriculture; a hanger exhibiting the evolution of land, snow and air travel; a carriage house; a one-room schoolhouse; a wildlife exhibit and a blacksmith shop. A Social Hall contains the Village Green, depicting the 1890s and 1940s lifestyle. The Pioneer Home, complete with its summer kitchen and pump house, has been restored with authentic 19th century vintage furnishings. The military exhibit in the Village Green has been expanded to include the Revolutionary and Civil War periods.

Iona Historical Museum
Iona, Idaho

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Gathering historical items and stories that are related to the Iona, Idaho area.

Boise Basin Museum
Idaho City, Idaho

Cemetery, Church, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

frontier memorabilia

Gem County Historical Society Museum
Emmett, Idaho

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

* Early 1900's Store, includes 800-plus square-foot McNealy Library and Archives. * Hunt House - contains collection from Gov. Frank Hunt, who served as Idaho's governor 1901-1903. * Little Red School House - a one-room schoolhouse. * The Bunkhouse - a tribute to the cattle & sheep industry, plus taxidermy displays. * The Blacksmith Shop. Sponsors annual "River Through Time" re-enactment event the first weekend in October.

Idaho Black History Museum
Boise, Idaho

Art, Culture, History, Historic House

The Idaho Black History Museum, founded in 1995, builds bridges between cultures, breaks down barriers and provides a safe haven to explore the African American experience through the education of all people on African Merican history, culture and art with emphasis in Idaho. The 'Invisble Idahoan: 200 Years of Blacks in Idaho' is the current exhibit sharing the contribution of African Americans to Idahos history.

The Nez Perce County Museum
Lewiston, Idaho

Anthropology, Archaeology, Cemetery, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Pioneer & Nez Pere artifacts

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April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Museum Association of New York

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Nebraska Museums Association

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

Texas Association of Museums

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

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Oregon Museums Association

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Independence, Oregon

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