2455 Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, ID 83712 (Next to the Old Pen)

Current Hours

Hours: 12-5 Friday & Saturday; Sundays 12:30-3:30.

Free Admission!

Tours and other programs available.

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Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip

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

This Museum field trip meets at 7:45am for an 8am departure to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. If you love adventure, a rough road, and discovering […]

$20

Dig into Geodes

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

Join us for a fabulous time cracking geodes at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG), 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise 83712. Be amazed at the surprise inside. Admission: […]

$10

Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip, Last one of the season!

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

This Museum field trip meets at 7:45am for an 8am departure to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. Last Willow Creek trip of the season! If you […]

$20

Paleontology: How the Study of Fossils became a Modern Science

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

In this talk, Dr. Luna (Boise State University) will discuss some of the major breakthroughs that not only underpinned the development of paleontology, but also completely transformed our understanding of […]

$5

Anderson Ranch Dam and Smith Prairie Driving Tour

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

Join us for a driving tour of some of the most spectacular scenery and geology in our area. We make a loop across the Anderson Ranch Dam, down the South […]

$20

Mineral Identification

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

Need help identifying rocks you’ve found or purchased? Coyote Short, Professional Geologist, can identify rocks, minerals, fossils and Native American artifacts. Bring in your specimens and she will help you […]

$5

Gold Panning for All Ages

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

Join in us in panning for gold! The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. will set up this event in the courtyard of the Women's […]

$55

Bruneau Woodpile Geologic Field Trip

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

This geologic field trip will be to the famous “Bruneau Woodpile” and is centered on collecting petrified wood and other fossils without any digging. We'll be carpooling from the Albertsons […]

$20

Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements

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

Dr. Terry Panhorst will help you better understand the terms “critical minerals” and “rare earth elements”. These terms are used frequently in the news media these days, but many are […]

$5

Mineral Identification

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

Need help identifying rocks you’ve found or purchased? Coyote Short, Professional Geologist, can identify rocks, minerals, fossils and Native American artifacts. Bring in your specimens and she will help you […]

$5