Boise, ID 83712 (Next to the Old Pen)
Spring re-opening March 8th. We will be open 12-5 on Fridays and Saturdays. See idahomuseum.org/events for what might be coming up.
Tours and other programs available.
The Annual Gem & Mineral Show is coming up soon. The Show is held in the Expo Idaho building at 5610 Glenwood, in Boise. Hours are Sat. 10-6, Sun 10-5. The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology will have a station set up along the south wall, near the end of the row of displays. […]
If you love rocks and minerals and Idaho History, please join us to learn about volunteer opportunities and receive a tour of our interesting and beautiful museum. Preregistration is helpful, but not required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-opportunities-at-the-museum-in-2024-tickets-814174817797 Questions? Contact volunteer@idahomuseum.org Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology at 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise 83712
Museum Opening day for the season. You’ll find us open from Noon-5pm Fridays, Saturdays and most Sundays. Admission is free to the museum. See you soon!
Join Steve Schaps for a popular field trip to the Shoofly Oolites, one of the largest outcrops of Oolites in North America—located 70 miles from Boise near Grand View. We will meet near the McDonald's, 6574 S Federal Way (Albertsons Shopping Center) near the intersection of I-84 and Hwy 21 at 10 am. Home early […]
IMMG Board President Steve Cox will lead participants on a 45-minute museum tour at 1pm followed by time for individual discovery. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. General-$5 plus Eventbrite fee, IMMG members and children are free. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-tour-and-discussion-tickets-827612018827 Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if questions.
Faults are relatively common structures developed in the Earth’s crust. Learn about the characteristics of faults from Dr. Terry Panhorst. Photos, charts and actual specimens will be presented. 1pm, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. General-$5 plus Eventbrite fee, IMMG members and children are free. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-fault-surface-features-tickets-824632888167. Please […]
Investigate the geology of Fossil Reef and Horse Hill with guide Steve Schaps. This area is 80 miles from Boise and has a lot of fossils, petrified wood, and Moqui Balls. We will meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot at 10am near McDonald's Restaurant, 6574 S Federal Way. We will need some people with […]
Coyote Short PG can identify rocks, minerals and Native American artifacts. Bring in your specimens and she will help you identify them. 1pm, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, $5-General, Free for IMMG members and kids, Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/843802043627?aff=oddtdtcreator. If questions, please contact operations@idahomuseum.org.
Sunday, April 7 Dr. Terry S. Maley will lecture about a succession of accretion events during the last 160 million years that led to the tectonic assembly of the present American West. Photos and charts are included. 1pm at Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. General-$5 plus Eventbrite fee, IMMG members […]
Join Steve Schaps for a popular field trip to the Shoofly Oolites, one of the largest outcrops of Oolites in North America—located 70 miles from Boise near Grand View. We will meet near the McDonald's, 6574 S Federal Way (Albertsons Shopping Center) near the intersection of I-84 and Hwy 21 at 10 am. Home early […]
Boise, ID 83712 (next to the Old Penitentiary)
Spring re-opening March 8th. We will be open 12-5 on Fridays and Saturdays. See idahomuseum.org/events for what might be coming up.
Tours, field trips and other programs also available.
