Idaho Falls (pop. 51,500) is located near some of the best known recreation areas including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and several national forests. The town was established in 1860 and originally called Taylor's Crossing.
The Bonneville Museum is located in an Andrew Carnegie endowed building. Permanent displays include natural history, early inhabitants and explorers, agriculture, mining, military, and nuclear energy.
Hours:
9am-5pm; Mon:9am-8pm; Tue:9am-8pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Collectors' Corner Museum in Idaho Falls features more than 70 cases filled with items such as dolls, bears, antiques, trains, coins, stamps and military memorabilia. Each month a different collectible is highlighted.
The Museum of Idaho preserves and showcaes the natural and cultural history of Idaho. The Museum offers traveling and permanent displays, and a reading and reference library.
Hours:
9am-5pm; Mon:9am-8pm; Tue:9am-8pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
TheTautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls is home to African penguins, wallaby, snow leopards, ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs, cotton-top tamarins, and amur tigers.
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