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.
Join us at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise 83712, for a fun time of geode-cracking, a short and easy geo-hike on the nearby hillside, and a walk-about with guides in the museum. Please arrive at geode-cracking at your assigned time. Geode-cracking takes place outside under shade canopies on […]
The Museum's new exhibit, Mineral Technology of Native Peoples will be dedicated on September 24 from 1pm. The event includes words by Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Chairman Lee-Juan Tyler and by Paiute American, Coyote Short. Also: Activity stations and food. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, FREE Admission, Pre-registration is encouraged but not required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/native-american-geology-a-celebration-tickets-669962755637 Contact operations@idahomuseum.org if questions.
Join us at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road between 1pm-3pm, and learn how to pan for gold. Panning is scheduled in 30-minute increments. FREE for Youth and museum members. $5 plus Eventbrite fee for all nonmembers of the museum. Gold panning instruction is provided by the very best of […]
Learn about fossils from an informed and passionate collector. Regardless of your age or background, if you have an interest in fossils and want to learn more, please join Steve Brittenham for this lecture. Steve will describe the four principal types of fossilization with photos and actual fossils. 1:00 PM at Idaho Museum of Mining […]
Coyote Short PG can identify rocks, minerals, fossils 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 Admission, Free for IMMG members and youth. Pre-registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-and-fossil-identification-tickets-726337142947 If questions, please send an email to operations@idahomuseum.org
Join Steve Schaps for a field trip to the Shoofly Oolites, one of the largest outcrops of Oolites in North America—located 70 miles from Boise near Grand View. 10am-3pm, Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the museum $20, Members $10. Children are free. Pre-registration is required at: […]
Santa's Rock Shop is a rockin' event happening at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise! You’ll see stocking stuffers starting at 50 cents, rocks, minerals, quartzite polished bookends, petrified wood, books on geology, rock hounding and prospecting, jewelry, mood rings, maps, and much more for all ages. All merchandise […]
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. At 10am, meet in the Albertson’s parking lot on Federal Way at McDonald’s Restaurant. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. […]
Join Steve Schaps for a field trip to the Shoofly Oolites, one of the largest outcrops of Oolites in North America—located 70 miles from Boise near Grand View. At 10am, meet in the Albertson’s parking lot on Federal Way at McDonald’s Restaurant. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers […]
Join Steve Schaps for a field trip to the Shoofly Oolites, one of the largest outcrops of Oolites in North America—located 70 miles from Boise near Grand View. 10am-3pm, Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the museum $20, Members $10. Children are free. Pre-registration is required at […]
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.
