2455 Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, ID 83712 (Next to the Old Pen)

Current Hours

Hours: 12-5 Friday & Saturday; Sundays 12:30-3:30. CLOSED 9/5-9/7 due to an event at the Old Pen which will close off access to the museum.

Free Admission!

Tours and other programs available.

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Faces in Idaho Mining History

May 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$5

Idaho is known as the Gem State and the Silver Capital of the World. We’ll take a photo tour and discuss Idaho mining history from Bogus claims to Billions made from mineral extraction from the beginning to modern day operations. You’ll hear about the people who made history in Idaho’s early days of silver mining. Join historian, Troy Lambert, as he shares fascinating information on early Idaho mining. Everyone is required to pre-register. Non-members of the museum pay $5 plus Eventbrite fee, Members and youth are free.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-faces-of-idaho-mining-history-tickets-1332561048969?aff=oddtdtcreator

Email operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.

Organizer

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology
Phone
208 283-3186

Venue

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology
2455 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712 United States
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