2455 Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, ID 83712 (Next to the Old Pen)

Current Hours

Spring re-opening March 8th. We will be open 12-5 on Fridays and Saturdays. See idahomuseum.org/events for what might be coming up.

Free Admission!

Tours and other programs available.

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Mineral Identification

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID, United States

Coyote Short PG can identify rocks, minerals and Native American artifacts. Bring in your specimens and she will help you identify them. 1pm, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, $5-General, Free for IMMG members and kids, Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-tickets-862391354757 If questions, please contact operations@idahomuseum.org.

$5

Idaho Gives 2024

Idaho Gives runs from April 29 until midnight on May 2. If you are able to make a donation to the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) please see Idaho Gives at Idaho Gives 2024 and enter the full Museum name at the top. This year the IMMG is celebrating 35 years as a […]

Bruneau Fossil Reef: Geologic Field Trip

Investigate the geology of Fossil Reef and Horse Hill with guide Steve Schaps. This area is 80 miles from Boise and has a lot of fossils, petrified wood, and Moqui Balls. We will meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot at 10am near McDonald's Restaurant, 6574 S Federal Way. From here Steve will facilitate […]

Stibnite: More than Just a Town in Idaho

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID, United States

Stibnite Gold Project continues to proceed through the State and Federal approval processes. Join Dale Kerner, Permitting Manager for Perpetua Resources, to learn more about the Stibnite Project and Perpetua. 1PM, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the museum $5 plus Eventbrite fee, IMMG Members and kids are free. […]

$5

Bruneau Fossil Reef: Geologic Field Trip

Investigate the geology of Fossil Reef and Horse Hill with guide Steve Schaps. This area is 80 miles from Boise and has a lot of fossils, petrified wood, and Moqui Balls. We will meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot at 10am near McDonald's Restaurant, 6574 S Federal Way. From here Steve will facilitate […]

$20

Gold Panning for All Ages Noon-2:30 PM

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID, United States

Please find your preferred time below and sign up now. Join us at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road between noon and 2:30pm, and learn how to pan for gold. Panning is scheduled every 30-minute minutes. FREE for Youth and IMMG museum members. $5 plus Eventbrite fee for all nonmembers […]

Dig into Geodes

Join us at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, from 10am-1pm for a fun time cracking Geodes. If you have never cracked open a geode with a giant pipe-cutter, you are in for an exciting moment. This event will be set up on the grass in the courtyard of the […]

2455 Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, ID 83712 (next to the Old Penitentiary)

Current Hours

Spring re-opening March 8th. We will be open 12-5 on Fridays and Saturdays. See idahomuseum.org/events for what might be coming up.

Free Admission!

Tours, field trips and other programs also available.

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