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Bingham County Historical Museum

Blackfoot, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Bingham County Historical Museum in Blackfoot explores the people and history of Bingham County.

Admission
$5 ages 14–64; $3 ages 4–13 and 65+; ages 3 and under and members free
Hours
Winter hours: Thursday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Parking
Nearby
Restrooms
Visitor restroom details are not published; call before relying on them
Access
Entrance, route and restroom accessibility are not confirmed; contact the museum
Setting
Indoor · All Ages · Year-Round
Food available
On-site food service is not confirmed; plan meals separately

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏛️ Bingham County history
  • 🪶 Native American artifacts
  • 🎖️ Military collections
  • 👗 Period clothing and furnishings
  • 📷 Historic photographs
  • 🎵 Musical instruments
  • 🧸 Dolls
  • 🖼️ Rotating exhibits

💡 Good to Know

  • Group discounts and visits outside regular hours may be arranged with the curator. Contact the museum in advance.

Official information: Official listing · Visitor information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The museum homepage now publishes winter hours, replacing the older conflicting general schedules. Confirm holiday or group openings at 208-785-8065.

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Oakley Valley Historical Museum

Oakley, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Oakley Valley Historical Museum shares the area's school, farming, mining and pioneer stories through local artifacts. This volunteer-run museum makes a small-town history stop when its seasonal hours fit your trip.

Admission
Free; donations welcome
Hours
Memorial Day-Labor Day, Fri-Sat 1-4 p.m.; off-season by appointment
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Local-history exhibits
  • School and agricultural artifacts
  • Mining and pioneer collections

💡 Good to Know

  • Admission is free, with donations welcome.
  • The published season is Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday-Saturday 1-4 p.m. Arrange an appointment outside the season.
  • Visit 140 W. Main Street. Special home tours run on a separate schedule and should not be assumed available.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Historical Museum at St. Gertrude

Cottonwood, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Historical Museum at St. Gertrude in Cottonwood explores north-central Idaho history and the Benedictine community.

Admission
Adults $6; students ages 7–17 $3; under 6 and museum members free; age 6 not specified
Hours
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with holiday closures
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏛️ Regional-history exhibits
  • 🪶 Nez Perce history
  • ⛪ Benedictine Sisters’ stories
  • 📚 Polly Bemis and Buckskin Bill exhibits
  • 🛍️ Book and gift shop

💡 Good to Know

  • The museum closes on Sundays and listed holidays, including Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
  • The published rate list does not clearly state the rate for age 6; confirm it directly if relevant to your family.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Rock Creek Station & Stricker Homesite

Hansen, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Rock Creek Station and Stricker Homesite near Hansen preserves a stage-stop and rural-history setting. Families can explore historic structures and interpretation while respecting the site's buildings and cemetery.

Admission
Free; donations welcomed
Hours
Grounds daily; buildings listed Sunday 1-5 p.m., confirm 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

  • Historic store and Stricker house
  • Outbuildings and cemetery
  • Interpretive center
  • Self-guided grounds visits

💡 Good to Know

  • The site is at 3715 E. 3200 North. General admission is free, with donations welcomed.
  • The published building schedule is Sunday 1-5 p.m.; grounds are available for self-guided visits daily.
  • Arrange group tours and confirm building access at 208-423-4000 before traveling.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Staff House Museum

Kellogg, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

The Staff House Museum in Kellogg houses the Shoshone County Mining and Smelting Museum in the historic Bunker Hill Staff House. It shares the area's industrial and community history.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Closed for the season from September 28, 2026; reopening planned Memorial Day weekend 2027
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Mining and smelting history
  • Historic Staff House
  • Museum exhibits

💡 Good to Know

  • The museum at 820 McKinley Avenue closed for the season on September 28, 2026. It plans to reopen Memorial Day weekend 2027, with Wednesday–Sunday hours of 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; confirm before travel.
  • Special tours may be arranged at 208-512-2670 or bhstaffhouse@gmail.com. Off-season email is checked about once a week.
  • Confirm admission, tour suitability and building access before visiting; the regular museum phone is answered during open hours.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Hagerman Valley Historical Museum

Hagerman, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Hagerman Valley Historical Museum introduces families to the valley’s fossils and community history.

Admission
Adults $5; children free with an adult; members free
Hours
Friday–Sunday, 1–4 p.m.; extended summer hours may apply
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🦴 Fossil exhibits
  • 🐴 Hagerman horse replica
  • 📷 Local photographs and historical records
  • 🛍️ Museum gift shop

💡 Good to Know

  • The Sheep Monument is a separate stop at 2686 South 950 East, rather than part of the museum grounds.
  • The museum lists extended summer hours; call 208-837-6288 to confirm any additional opening times.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Minidoka County Historical Museum

Rupert, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Minidoka County's historical museum in Rupert displays railroad, agricultural and community-history collections, including the old depot and a caboose. Arrange your visit before traveling because its county page carries a seasonal closure notice.

Admission
Free; donations welcome
Hours
Seasonal closure notice; tours by request, confirm before visiting
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 depot and railroad caboose
  • Agricultural and household artifacts
  • Local photographs and community history
  • Research collections

💡 Good to Know

  • Admission is free, with donations welcome.
  • The county page lists Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. but also says closed for the season and accepting tour requests. Call 208-436-0336 to resolve the schedule.
  • Visit the museum at 99 E Baseline; the county administration address is a separate location.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Power County Historical Museum

American Falls, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Power County Historical Museum is identified by the county as a local-history destination in American Falls. Current museum visiting information was not established by the county history page reviewed here.

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
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • County-history museum; current exhibits need confirmation

💡 Good to Know

  • Confirm the museum is open and arrange a visit before traveling.
  • Ask the operator about the entrance, current exhibits, admission, hours and any group arrangements. County-government office hours should not be used as museum hours.

Source information

Content reviewed: 2026-09-26. Current visitor details remain unverified.

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Valley County Museum at Historic Roseberry

Donnelly, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Valley County Museum is part of Historic Roseberry, about a mile east of Donnelly. Historic buildings and local collections introduce families to the area's community history.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Museum: Fri-Sun 1-5 p.m., Memorial Day-Labor Day; townsite walking access separate
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Valley County Museum
  • Historic townsite and buildings
  • Seasonal general store
  • Research center by arrangement

💡 Good to Know

  • Museum and general-store hours are Friday-Sunday 1-5 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Confirm any off-season interior visit.
  • The townsite remains available for casual walks outside museum hours; this does not establish access inside every building.
  • Find the townsite near East Roseberry Road and Farm to Market Road. Research-center visits require advance arrangement.

Source information · Location and seasonal hours

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Oneida Pioneer Museum

Malad City, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Oneida Pioneer Museum in Malad City displays local family and community history in a former drugstore. Collections include quilts, toys, farm objects, photographs and military memorabilia.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Memorial Day-Labor Day, Tue-Sat 1-5 p.m.; off-season appointments
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Local-history exhibits
  • Quilts and household objects
  • Agricultural artifacts
  • Historical photographs and research material

💡 Good to Know

  • The published season is Memorial Day through Labor Day, Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 p.m.
  • Private appointments may be arranged outside the season. Confirm admission and an available host before traveling.
  • Ask about the current exhibits, building access and group arrangements.

Source information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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