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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.

Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History

Caldwell, Idaho

Anthropology, Archaeology, Natural History, Nature Centers, Planetarium, Science, University

Natural History Museum located at The College of Idaho. It is the only natural history museum in southwestern Idaho, southeast Oregon or northern Nevada.

Idaho Museum of Natural History

Pocatello, Idaho

Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Natural History, Science, University

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is home to collections in Anthropology, Earth Sciences, and Life Sciences. The Museum also maintains an archive which documents its history as well as the history of the collections. Researchers pursue scholarly study of the collections and publish their findings in peer-reviewed and museum-sponsored publications. Exhibitions emphasize the collections and mission of the Museum, and include permanent and special offerings. Educational classes for children, families, and adults provide more in-depth exploration of the natural history of Idaho.

The Nez Perce County Museum

Lewiston, Idaho

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

Pioneer & Nez Pere artifacts