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ARTitorium on Broadway

Idaho Falls, Idaho · Family Attractions, Indoor Fun, Museums & Learning

ARTitorium on Broadway in Idaho Falls is an interactive children’s art center for hands-on creativity and play.

Admission
Paid
Hours
Monday 4:30–7:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Parking
Nearby
Restrooms
Yes
Access
Accessible
Setting
Indoor · All Ages · Year-Round
Food available
Nearby

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🎨 Hands-on art activities
  • 🖌️ Creative exhibits
  • 🧒 Kid-focused art experiences
  • 📚 Classes and camps
  • 🎉 Birthday and group options

💡 Good to Know

  • Classes and special events may require separate registration. Check the calendar for the program you want to attend.

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Check the ARTitorium calendar for holiday hours and separately registered classes.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15. Unconfirmed details remain noted in this listing.

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Museum of Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls combines regional history with changing exhibitions and family learning programs. The Way Out West exhibit offers an introduction to Idaho stories through immersive displays.

Admission
Paid; Idaho-resident and other discounts available
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m.
Parking
Free general, ADA and bus parking
Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible stalls in all public restrooms; family/companion restroom available
Access
Wheelchair-accessible museum with elevator to all exhibits, ADA parking, portable stools and limited bench seating
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Way Out West history exhibit
  • Changing exhibitions
  • Family learning programs
  • Museum shop

💡 Good to Know

  • Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
  • General rates are $20 adults, $16 seniors/students and $14 ages 4-12; Idaho-resident rates are $15, $12 and $10.50 respectively. Confirm eligibility and rates for younger children.
  • Free general, ADA and bus parking is listed. Check current exhibits and any temporary road or entrance changes before visiting.

Source information · Plan your visit

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Twin Falls County Historical Museum

Filer, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Twin Falls County Historical Museum occupies the former Union School near Filer. Exhibits, agricultural objects and historic buildings share the area's farming, ranching and community history.

Admission
Free; donations welcome
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday noon-5 p.m.
Parking
Front parking; rear parking used for events
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Historic school museum
  • Farmhouse and annex exhibits
  • Agricultural artifacts
  • Picnic grounds

💡 Good to Know

  • The museum is at 21337 Highway 30 between Filer and Twin Falls.
  • Hours are Tuesday-Saturday noon-5 p.m. Admission is free, with donations welcomed.
  • Arrange group tours in advance at 208-736-4675 and ask about access to the different buildings.

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Twin Falls Visitor Center

Twin Falls, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Twin Falls Visitor Center overlooks the Snake River Canyon near the Perrine Bridge. Families can get local trip information and enjoy canyon views, interpretive displays and picnic space.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Check current visiting times before travel
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Visitor information and maps
  • Canyon and bridge views
  • Interpretive displays
  • Picnic space and gift shop

💡 Good to Know

  • Confirm staffed hours before visiting for trip assistance or shopping.
  • Use established viewpoints and follow barriers near the canyon rim.
  • Check parking, toilets and accessible routes directly with the center; older promotional descriptions may not reflect current services.

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Minidoka National Historic Site

Jerome, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Minidoka National Historic Site preserves the history of Japanese Americans incarcerated here during World War II. Families can explore interpretive exhibits and a walking trail while discussing civil liberties and the experiences of people who lived at the camp.

Admission
Free
Hours
Outdoor trail sunrise to sunset; confirm visitor-center schedule
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Visitor-center exhibits and park film
  • Bookstore
  • Outdoor interpretive walking trail
  • Junior Ranger activities

💡 Good to Know

  • The 1.6-mile walking trail is open sunrise to sunset year-round; visitor-center hours follow a separate schedule and should be checked with the park.
  • Pets are prohibited on the trail, while service animals and mobility scooters for visitors with disabilities are allowed.
  • Bring water and prepare for exposed weather. Ask about ranger programs or school/group visits in advance.

Source information · Trail and visitor-center hours · Fees

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Hagerman, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument protects important Pliocene fossil deposits and offers fossil exhibits at the Thousand Springs Visitor Center.

Admission
Free monument grounds, visitor center and NPS programs
Hours
Monument trails and overlooks: sunrise to sunset; confirm visitor-center schedule
Parking
Visitor-center parking with reserved accessible spaces
Restrooms
Accessible visitor-center restrooms
Access
Accessible visitor-center routes; outdoor trails vary
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🦴 Fossil exhibits
  • 🐴 Hagerman Horse history
  • 🏛️ Thousand Springs Visitor Center
  • 🥾 Monument trails and overlooks

💡 Good to Know

  • Fossils are displayed at the visitor center, not along the monument’s outdoor routes. The center is about one mile north of downtown Hagerman on U.S. 30.
  • Visitor-center hours and monument access differ. Call 208-933-4105 to confirm the current center schedule.
  • Outdoor services are limited. Bring water and plan for exposed conditions on trails.

Official information · Fees and visitor services · Accessibility information · Current visitor-center information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Herrett Center for Arts and Science

Twin Falls, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

The Herrett Center for Arts and Science at the College of Southern Idaho combines free museum galleries with planetarium shows and observatory programs.

Admission
Museum galleries free; planetarium and some programs ticketed
Hours
Tue/Fri 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Wed/Thu 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 1–9 p.m.; closed Sun/Mon and federal holidays
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Elevator access and wheelchair-accessible observatory telescope; captioning and listening support available
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏛️ Natural history and anthropology galleries
  • 🖼️ Art exhibits
  • 🪐 Faulkner Planetarium
  • 🔭 Centennial Observatory
  • 🎓 Family learning programs
  • 🛍️ Gift shop and STEM learning materials

💡 Good to Know

  • Planetarium tickets are $7.50 for adults 18–59, $6.50 for ages 60+, and $5.50 for ages 2–17; children under 2 are free. No late seating or food and drink.
  • Request assistive listening or available captioning when buying tickets. Dark conditions and audiovisual effects may be intense for young children.
  • Observatory programs follow a separate schedule and depend on weather.

Official information · Hours and accessibility · Planetarium prices and guidelines

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Central Idaho Historical Museum

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Central Idaho Historical Museum in McCall preserves historic buildings and the region’s timber and forestry history. Regular public visits have ended for the 2026 season.

Admission
Fire Warden’s House and private tours: $5 per person
Hours
Regular 2026 season closed; private tours by arrangement through October 15
Parking
Off-street parking
Restrooms
Visitor availability is not documented
Access
Historic buildings; ask about the specific tour route before booking
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏛️ Historic campus
  • 🏠 Fire Warden’s House tours
  • 🌲 Logging and forestry exhibits
  • 👷 Civilian Conservation Corps history

💡 Good to Know

  • The museum lists private tours June 1–October 15, subject to volunteer availability. Arrange one through the museum; walk-in opening is not guaranteed.
  • Private tours usually take 45–90 minutes. The 2027 public schedule is not yet confirmed.

Official information · Hours, admission and private tours

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Mountain Home Historical Museum

Mountain Home, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Mountain Home Historical Museum occupies a former Carnegie library built in 1908. Its collections introduce families to the area's origins, agriculture, ranching, mining and other local stories.

Admission
Free
Hours
Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 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

  • Historic Carnegie library building
  • Local-history artifacts
  • Documents and photographs
  • Gift shop

💡 Good to Know

  • The museum lists Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with free admission.
  • Call ahead for holiday exceptions, group visits and any access accommodations you need.

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Snake River Heritage Center

Weiser, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Snake River Heritage Center in Weiser shares regional history through museum collections and arranged tours. Families, classes and other groups can request a visit tailored to their interests.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Tours by arrangement; confirm any walk-in opening
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Regional history exhibits
  • Agriculture and ranching collections
  • Historic technology and classroom displays
  • Arranged group and educational tours

💡 Good to Know

  • The center is at 2295 Paddock Avenue. Arrange a museum tour rather than assuming regular walk-in hours.
  • The museum lists 208-549-0205 for the office and says the cell number, 208-549-1673, is more likely to be answered.
  • Tell the museum your group's ages and interests when booking so the visit can focus on suitable exhibits.

Source information · Museum tours

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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