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Family Second Saturday: Idaho Rocks!

Date

Jul 12 2025

Time

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Will you strike it rich? Step into the shoes of an Idaho gold miner and try your luck at taking home some “gold” through our hands-on gold panning activity at Family Second Saturday on July 12th from 12-3PM. Head inside and explore a variety of rocks and fossils with our guests from the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. Finish off your visit with a museum gallery scavenger hunt! All ages are welcome, and the event is free with Museum admission! This is an ongoing event every second Saturday of the month. Purchase admission in advance. Walk-ups will be accommodated. Enjoy your visit? Consider becoming a Member at the Idaho State Historical Society and enjoy access to the Idaho State Museum and other amenities. Learn more at https://history.idaho.gov/membership/.

Location

Idaho State Museum
610 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID
Website
http://history.idaho.gov/events
Phone
208-334-2120

Date

Jul 12 2025
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Time

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Second Saturday: Idaho Rocks!

Will you strike it rich? Step into the shoes of an Idaho gold miner and try your luck at taking home some “gold” through our hands-on gold panning activity at Family Second Saturday on July 12th from 12-3PM. Head inside and explore a variety of rocks and fossils with our guests from the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. Finish off your visit with a museum gallery scavenger hunt!

All ages are welcome, and the event is free with Museum admission!

This is an ongoing event every second Saturday of the month. Purchase admission in advance. Walk-ups will be accommodated.

Enjoy your visit? Consider becoming a Member at the Idaho State Historical Society and enjoy access to the Idaho State Museum and other amenities. Learn more at https://history.idaho.gov/membership/.