Boise Basin Museum - Southwestern Idaho Tourism

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Boise Basin Museum

Type: Museums | Ghost/Mining Era Towns | Historic Sites

Boise Basin Museum
Mailing Address
Box 358
Idaho City, ID 83631

Street Address
503 Montgomery St.
Idaho City, ID 83631

Phone: (208) 392-4550
Fax: (208) 392-4550

Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, 11am-4pm Mon-Sat; Sunday open 1pm-4pm; Weekends May & September, Or call for reservations; Museum & Walking Tour Available
Fees: Adults, $2, Students, Seniors, $1.50, Families, $5; Tours $2 per person, $30 minimum

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Overview The rich history of the Boise Basin is captured in artifacts from the gold rush of the 1860s and the following eras at this museum in Idaho City. Kenn Smith's unique bottle collection from the Boise Basin is considered one of the Northwest's finest and a video presentation is available. The museum is surrounded by a village of frame buildings from the 19th century.
Season(s): Summer , Fall , Spring

Activities Tours

Facilities Gift Shop , Handicap Access , Motor Coach Parking , Restrooms

Southwest Idaho Travel Association 1-800-635-5240