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Grand Re-Opening of the Idaho State Museum
The new Idaho State Museum is a fun, interactive place where people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the story of Idaho. The Museum explores how the unique landscapes in Idaho have shaped our people. Visitors will enjoy hands-on, immersive exhibitions, featuring multimedia experiences, photographs, and over 500 artifacts.
Purchase tickets for admission online at idahostatemuseum.brownpapertickets.com or at the door.
Adults (18-59): $10
Seniors (60+): $8
Students (w/ID): $8
Children/Youth: $5
Veterans: $8
Members: No Charge
EBT Cardholders: $3 (must present card at the door, valid for up to four individuals per card)
Groups of 10+: $1 off
Friday, October 12 | 9am-8pm
The outdoor ribbon cutting ceremony is from 9am-11am and is free and open to the public. Guest speakers include Governor C.L. Butch Otter and Idaho's First Lady Lori Otter, Lieutenant Governor Brad Little, Senator Brent Hill, Representative Rick Youngblood, Supreme Court Justice Roger Burdick, Chairmen of each of Idaho's five federally recognized tribes, and Idaho State Historical Society Executive Director, Janet Gallimore.
Opening ceremonies also include a flag raising ceremony and tribal honor song, presided by General Garshak of the Idaho National Guard, singing of "America the Beautiful" by Senator Cherie Buckner-Webb, and a special performance of "Here we have Idaho" by fourth grade students from Adams Elementary.
Other activities include:
Food Trucks
Hands-on activities for children
Potato sack races
Geronimo the Beaver toss
Gold panning
Gallery talks in our temporary gallery spaces from 1-4pm (beginning on the hour)
Tribal performances
Saturday, October 13 | 10am-5pm
Free shuttle provided by Boise State University Department of History. The bus will be on a continuous loop and pick up/drop off will be roughly every half hour.
Pick up/Drop off locations:
BSU Brady Street Garage (North Side), W Diploma St, Boise, ID
Clearwater Analytics, 777 W Main St
Idaho State Museum, 610 Julia Davis Dr.
Other activities include:
Food Trucks
Hands-on activities for children
Potato sack races
Gold panning
Gallery talks in our temporary gallery spaces from 1pm-4pm (beginning on the hour)
Cultural performances
Photo booth
Live remote from 107.9 Lite FM
Sunday, October 12 | 12pm-5pm
Hands-on activities
Geronimo the Beaver toss
Potato sack races
*Pre-sale tickets are non-refundable
*The Idaho State Historical Society does not endorse second-party tickets sales
*Please note that tickets correspond with a specific day and should be purchased accordingly
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LocationIdaho State Museum (View)
610 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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