Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology
Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology
MUSEUM TOUR & HIKE
SCHOOL TOURS cost $2.00 per child. Visit includes a tour of the museum and a hillside hike which explores the regional geology & history of the area.
WALK THE WALK – FIELD TRIPS
Our all-day field trips offer a unique opportunity to explore geologic and mining history with local experts. Get details on our 2019 FIELD TRIPS schedule.
TALK THE TALK – LECTURES
Local experts offer enjoyable presentations on a variety of geology and mining history topics. Get details on our 2019 LECTURES schedule.
HISTORY & GEOLOGY ROCKS!
Help us celebrate Idaho geology and historic mining each year during Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month, Earth Science Week, and MORE.
Free Admission!
Located next to the Old Penitentiary in Idaho’s Historical District, the Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology (IMMG)
offers exhibits and educational programs about Idaho’s fascinating geologic history and rich mining heritage.
Rock Identification with a Geologist: Wed-Friday 12-4pm.
Visit us WEDNESDAY through SUNDAY 12-5 pm at 2455 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83712.
Find Us
Located at 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 83712.
Open April - October, Wednesday - Sunday, 12-5pm.
Rock Identification with a Geologist: Wed-Friday 12-4pm.
Contact us at: 208-368-9876 or
contact.us@idahomuseum.org.
Volunteer
We need all the help we can get! Lots of opportunities to help with exhibits, education, and MORE.
If you're interested, check out our volunteer opportunities!
If you're interested, check out our volunteer opportunities!
Donate
There are two ways you can help us financially - by becoming a member or sending a donation. Your donation helps us improve our exhibits and offer free admission. Find out more!