Mountain Home Historical Museum
N 43° 07.853 W 115° 41.474
11T E 606449 N 4776180
The local historical society, founded in 1961, opened the Elmore County Museum in a vacated Carnegie Library building in 1977
Waymark Code: WM9V2A
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2010
Views: 10
Located on South 3rd East Street, adjacent to City Hall, the Mountain Home Historical Museum is housed in a historic Carnegie Library. Built in 1908, it is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Among the artifacts are mining, agriculture, and railroad. The museum also focuses on the cultural heritage of the community including Basque, Chinese, and Native American. Among the publications is a Self-guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Mountain Home, an enjoyable excursion experiencing the rich legacy of the early settlers.
Theme:
Cultural history
Street Address:
180 S 3rd E
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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