IDAHO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

POCATELLO, ID

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The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) is located on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Founded in 1957, the museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural history of the state of Idaho. The museum houses over 1.7 million artifacts, including fossils, archaeological specimens, and cultural objects from Idaho's past.

IMNH strives to preserve the state's natural history through research, collections, and public programs. The museum's research focuses on understanding the history of Idaho's people and the environment. The museum's collections include over 1 million fossil specimens, archaeological artifacts, and cultural objects from Idaho's past. The public programs at IMNH include educational lectures, workshops, and guided tours.

The museum's exhibits showcase the natural and human history of Idaho. Exhibits include the Hall of Idaho Geology, the Hall of Idaho Prehistory, the Hall of Idaho Natural History, and the Hall of Idaho History. The museum's interactive exhibits and displays provide an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, IMNH also hosts a variety of special exhibitions throughout the year. Recent special exhibitions have explored topics such as the geology of the Yellowstone region, the history of the Nez Perce, and the scientific work of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is a great place to explore the natural and cultural history of Idaho. With its extensive collections, interactive exhibits, and engaging public programs, IMNH is an important cultural resource in Pocatello and the state of Idaho.

IDAHO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in POCATELLO ID. US MID #8401600024

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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IDAHO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
5TH SAINT AND DILLON ST
POCATELLO
ID
83201

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IDAHO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Information

MID # 8401600024
Name IDAHO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 42.886774, -112.435724
CODES FIPS State Code: 16
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 001000
US Census Block: 1005