IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY

BOISE, ID

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The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology is located in Boise, Idaho and is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the cultural and natural history of Idaho’s mining and geology. The museum houses a permanent collection of mineral specimens, fossils, artifacts, photographs, and maps related to the history of Idaho’s mines, minerals, and geology. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and activities, including lectures, workshops, and field trips.

The museum is home to an extensive collection of minerals, gems, and fossils from around the world, including a dazzling collection of native Idaho gemstones. Visitors can explore the museum’s interactive exhibits to learn about Idaho’s geology, mining, and mineral resources. The museum also houses a large collection of historic photographs and maps of Idaho’s mining and geology.

The museum also includes a working laboratory that visitors can explore to learn more about the science of geology and mineralogy. The laboratory includes a microscope, a sample preparation room, a research library, and a rock saw. Visitors can also explore the museum’s collection of artifacts and photographs related to Idaho’s mining and geology.

The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology is open to the public and offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore and learn about Idaho’s geology, mining, and mineral resources. The museum is a great place to learn about Idaho’s history and to explore the science of geology and mineralogy.

IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOISE ID. US MID #8401600138

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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Calochortus eurycarpus - big-pod mariposa lily Big-pod mariposa lily growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is mostly perturbed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, big-pod mariposa lily is common at this site.
Calochortus eurycarpus - big-pod mariposa lily Big-pod mariposa lily growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is mostly perturbed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, big-pod mariposa lily is common at this site.
Calochortus eurycarpus - big-pod mariposa lily Big-pod mariposa lily growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is mostly perturbed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, big-pod mariposa lily is common at this site.
Taeniatherum caput-medusae - medusahead Medusahead growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is highly perturbed and mostly removed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, medusahead is only one of many introduced plants in this area (along with Japanese brome and intermediate wheatgrass) that coexists with native plant species (including Aristida purpurea longiseta and Elymus elymoides).
Taeniatherum caput-medusae - medusahead Medusahead growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is highly perturbed and mostly removed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, medusahead is only one of many introduced plants in this area (along with Japanese brome and intermediate wheatgrass) that coexists with native plant species (including Aristida purpurea longiseta and Elymus elymoides).
Taeniatherum caput-medusae - medusahead Medusahead growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is highly perturbed and mostly removed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, medusahead is only one of many introduced plants in this area (along with Japanese brome and intermediate wheatgrass) that coexists with native plant species (including Aristida purpurea longiseta and Elymus elymoides).
Taeniatherum caput-medusae - medusahead Medusahead growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is highly perturbed and mostly removed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, medusahead is only one of many introduced plants in this area (along with Japanese brome and intermediate wheatgrass) that coexists with native plant species (including Aristida purpurea longiseta and Elymus elymoides).
Taeniatherum caput-medusae - medusahead Medusahead growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is highly perturbed and mostly removed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, medusahead is only one of many introduced plants in this area (along with Japanese brome and intermediate wheatgrass) that coexists with native plant species (including Aristida purpurea longiseta and Elymus elymoides).
Taeniatherum caput-medusae - medusahead Medusahead growing in the Boise Foothills just west of Five Mile Creek and just north of Cottonwood Creek and E Shaw Mountain Road, Ada County, Idaho. The Wyoming big sagebrush steppe in this area is highly perturbed and mostly removed because of somewhat recent history of fire and overgrazing. Regardless, medusahead is only one of many introduced plants in this area (along with Japanese brome and intermediate wheatgrass) that coexists with native plant species (including Aristida purpurea longiseta and Elymus elymoides).

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IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY
2455 OLD PENITENTIARY ROAD
BOISE
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83712

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MID # 8401600138
Name IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY
Alternate Name IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 820428838
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.603299, -116.163896
CODES FIPS State Code: 16
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 000702
US Census Block: 1038