IDAHO POTATO MUSEUM

BLACKFOOT, ID

The Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, Idaho is a tribute to the iconic potato that has been a staple of the state’s agricultural industry since its inception. The museum was established in 1988, and since then has been dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Idaho’s potato industry. The museum houses a collection of over 4,000 artifacts, including antique farming equipment, photographs, memorabilia, and vintage packaging.

The museum also features interactive exhibits that allow visitors to learn about the history and science of potato farming. This includes a state-of-the-art potato laboratory, where visitors can observe the process of potato cultivation and taste samples of various varieties of Idaho potatoes. A highlight of the museum is the world’s largest potato chip, which is over 8 feet in length and weighs over 25 pounds.

The museum also has a gift shop, which sells souvenirs and educational materials about the potato industry. The Idaho Potato Museum also hosts special events throughout the year, such as the Spud Day Festival and the Potato Expo, where visitors can learn about the history of the potato, meet local potato farmers, and sample some of Idaho’s finest potato dishes.

IDAHO POTATO MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BLACKFOOT ID. US MID #8401600085

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 42,860 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact IDAHO POTATO MUSEUM

• telephone: 2087852517
• website: http://www.potatoexpo.com

POTATO MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 801
BLACKFOOT
ID
83221-0801

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