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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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