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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls offers changing art exhibitions, a permanent collection and scheduled art programs. Families can pair a gallery visit with an age-appropriate class when one is offered.

Visitor update (October 15, 2026): Closed for exhibition installation October 4-28, 2026. Scheduled classes and events continue unless otherwise announced. The new exhibition opening night is October 29; check the museum calendar for details. Official visitor notice

Admission
Adults $8; seniors/youth/student $5; under 6 free; family rate $20
Hours
Closed October 4-28, 2026 for exhibition installation; scheduled classes and events may continue
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Art exhibitions
  • Permanent collection
  • Scheduled classes and programs

💡 Good to Know

  • The museum is at 300 S. Capital Avenue. Regular hours outside temporary closures are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Published admission is $8 adults, $5 seniors, and $5 youth ages 6-18 or students with ID. Children under 6 are free; a $20 family rate is listed.
  • The first Saturday of each month is free. Confirm class enrollment, exhibit dates and family-rate terms.

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Lincoln County Historical Museum

Shoshone, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Lincoln County Historical Museum in Shoshone preserves local history. The museum publishes a June 4–October 31, 2026 season; confirm any exceptions before traveling.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
2026 season through October 31: Friday 4–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1–3 p.m.
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Lincoln County history collection
  • Local-history museum

💡 Good to Know

  • The museum website provides 208-850-1342 as a contact number.
  • Visit 112 West B Street in Shoshone during the published season. Admission, parking, restrooms and specific accessible facilities still need confirmation.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15. Admission and visitor facilities remain unconfirmed.

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Idaho’s Mammoth Cave & Shoshone Bird Museum

Shoshone, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Idaho’s Mammoth Cave near Shoshone combines a self-guided lava-tube walk with two natural-history museums.

Admission
Adults $15; ages 6–12 $9; ages 5 and under free; cave and both museums included
Hours
Closed for winter under the published 2026 schedule; next-season opening unconfirmed
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Operator states the attraction is not wheelchair accessible
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🌋 Lava-tube cave
  • 🦅 Shoshone Bird Museum
  • 🏛️ Richard Arthur Olsen Museum
  • 🦴 Fossils and natural-history collections
  • 🔦 Provided lanterns

💡 Good to Know

  • The admission page gives September 28, 2026 as the winter closing date. A separate article gives September 29; both dates have passed. Call 208-329-5382 to confirm the next opening before traveling.
  • The cave walk is about half a mile round trip. Bring sturdy shoes and a jacket. During the published operating season, reservations are not required and final entry is before 5 p.m. Pets are not permitted; the operator’s homepage makes an exception for ADA service animals.

Official information · Admission and seasonal schedule · Contact and access information

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The Butterfly Haven

Pingree, Idaho · Family Attractions, Zoos & Animals

The Butterfly Haven in Pingree offers a greenhouse walk among butterflies, with opportunities to learn about their life cycle. Canaries and an observation beehive add to the experience.

Admission
Previously published 2026 age-based rates; confirm next-season prices
Hours
Published season ended in early October; next opening unconfirmed
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Butterfly greenhouse
  • Life-cycle learning
  • Canaries
  • Observation beehive

💡 Good to Know

  • The operator’s main schedule ends October 4, while its footer says October 5. Both dates are past; the next opening has not been announced on the reviewed page. Confirm the next season before travel.
  • Previously published 2026 admission was $15 ages 13-64, $14 ages 65+, $13 ages 4-12, $10 ages 2-3 and free under 2, plus 6% tax. Confirm prices for the next season.
  • Arrange field trips in advance and follow staff instructions around butterflies and other animals.

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Teton Valley Welcome Center

Driggs, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Teton Valley Welcome Center in Driggs combines trip-planning information with interactive displays about the area's history, recreation and natural surroundings. Rotating exhibits offer a short learning stop before exploring the valley.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed weekends
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Visitor information
  • Interactive and rotating exhibits
  • Public Wi-Fi

💡 Good to Know

  • The exhibit page lists Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed weekends.
  • The exhibit page directs visitors to 60 S. Main Street in Driggs Plaza, while the website footer lists 91 E. Little Avenue. Confirm the visitor entrance before travel.
  • Exhibits change; check what is currently on display.

Source information · Exhibits and visitor hours

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Teton Valley Museum

Driggs, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Teton Valley Museum in Driggs shares local history through photographs, household and agricultural objects, a covered wagon and other exhibits. Families can explore stories of settlement, work and community life.

Admission
Adults/ages 13+ $8; ages 6-12 $4; under 6 free; household $25
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Memorial Day-Labor Day
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Historical exhibits
  • Agricultural building
  • Photographs and family-history resources

💡 Good to Know

  • The museum lists Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Confirm any visit outside that season.
  • Admission is $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 6-12 and free under 6; a household rate of $25 is listed.
  • Find the museum at 137 N. Highway 33. Ask about access to both exhibit floors before visiting.

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Franklin Relic Hall Museum & Historical District

Franklin, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Franklin Relic Hall and the surrounding historic properties introduce families to pioneer and community history in southeastern Idaho.

Admission
Free; donations welcome
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. during the summer season, or by arrangement
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏛️ Relic Hall museum
  • 🏚️ Historic Hatch and Doney houses
  • 📚 Interpretive exhibits
  • 🏘️ Historic Main Street setting

💡 Good to Know

  • Buildings normally open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call 208-646-2290 to arrange an out-of-season visit.
  • The Mercantile building is not open inside; visitors may view its exterior. The state lists the historic complex at 111 East Main Street.

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Historic Chesterfield Townsite

Bancroft, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Historic Chesterfield Townsite preserves Idaho pioneer history through historic buildings, artifacts and guided tours near Bancroft.

Admission
Free tours
Hours
Seasonal: Memorial Day–Labor Day, Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; final tour 4:30 p.m.
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏚️ Historic homes and community buildings
  • 🚶 Guided tours
  • 🧰 Period artifacts
  • 📚 Pioneer history

💡 Good to Know

  • The regular tour season has ended for 2026. The website announces reopening on Memorial Day 2027; confirm any off-season arrangements directly.
  • During the normal season, the final guided tour leaves at 4:30 p.m. Call 208-403-7830 for reservations or scheduling.

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Hooper Springs Park

Soda Springs, Idaho · Family Attractions, Playgrounds

Hooper Springs Park in Soda Springs centers on a naturally carbonated spring with picnic and play facilities.

Admission
Spring water free; pavilion reservations charged separately
Hours
Check current visiting times before travel
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Park restrooms
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 💧 Covered spring house
  • 🧺 Pavilion and picnic tables
  • 🔥 Barbecue pits
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🏀 Basketball court
  • 🪑 Benches

💡 Good to Know

  • The city describes the spring water as free to sample. Bring a cup if you want to try it and follow any posted notices at the spring.
  • Pavilion reservations carry a fee based on group size, length of use and residency; confirm the current quote before booking.

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Soda Springs Geyser

Soda Springs, Idaho · Family Attractions

Soda Springs Geyser is a timed geyser attraction in Geyser Park, with a boardwalk and space to watch the water display. It makes a short stop for families exploring Soda Springs.

Admission
Free
Hours
Year-round geyser access; scheduled display hourly on the hour
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Park restrooms; confirm opening hours
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Hourly geyser display
  • Boardwalk
  • Visitor center and interpretive signs
  • Picnic tables and benches
  • Restrooms

💡 Good to Know

  • The city lists free, year-round public access at 39 W. 1st S., behind the Enders Hotel.
  • The mechanical timer is set for the hour. If the display does not occur, the city asks visitors to contact 208-547-2600.
  • Confirm visitor-center and restroom hours separately, and follow barriers and posted viewing instructions.

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