Located next to the Old Penitentiary in Idaho’s Historical District, the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) offers exhibits and educational programs about Idaho’s fascinating geologic history and rich mining heritage.
2455 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712
208-368-9876
idahorox@yahoo.com
Events Throughout the Year! Please See Upcoming Events for Annoucements.
July 19 Field Trip: Geology and Mineralization of the South Mountain Mining District.
Please see Field Trips for Details
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Museum Open April through October
FREE ADMISSION
(see hours and directions below)
The IMMG is an all-volunteer, donation-supported,
non-profit organization
MUSEUM HOURS
Wednesdays: noon to 5 pm
Thursdays: noon to 5 pm
Fridays: noon to 5 pm
Saturdays: noon to 5 pm
Sundays: noon to 5 pm
DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSEUM
- From downtown Boise, head East on Warm Springs Avenue.
- Turn left on Old Penitentiary Road (the same road that leads to the Botanical Gardens).
- Watch for a brown sign in the center median that reads “Parking” with a left-pointing arrow.
- Turn left at this sign.
- Follow the road around to the main parking lot in back of the houses & buildings.
- Park and walk to the far end of the parking lot and up the dirt road into the main area.
- You will see the entrance to the Old Penitentiary in front of you.
- The IMMG is in the building to the left of the Old Pen.