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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
Nearest City: Idaho City
Location: Southwestern Idaho at Idaho City
Directions: Downtown Idaho City, corner of Wall and Montgomery St.

Information

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: Summer , Fall , Spring
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, 11am-4pm Mon-Sat; Sunday open 11am-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

Location

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