Education Resources Center

The Idaho Museum of Natural History reaches over 10,000 children annually through outreach programs, guided tours, and after-school classes. As the State Museum of natural history, the Education Resources Center offers unique educational materials and classes for teachers and students from the Snake River Plain, into the Panhandle, and beyond. We, at the ERC, believe that learning is an exciting and ongoing process. We work hard to offer fun and customized experiences to learners of all ages and abilities. Our after-school classes and activities are a great way to get kids excited about sciences.

Whether you’re visiting with a group of five or 50, the Idaho Museum of Natural History can offer your students an authentic experience like none other. We customize field trip experiences to encompass all areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education in alignment with the Idaho State Standards. Exhibit Interpreters and Museum staff offer insight on gallery exhibitions while the Science Discovery Center offers a free-choice learning environment for scientific discovery.

Field Trip Request

To schedule a field trip to the Museum use our online scheduling tool here.

To schedule the Museum to visit your classroom use this online scheduling tool.

Field Trip Requests

• Please submit your request at least one week prior to your desired date.
• Submitting a request does not guarantee a reservation.
• Field trip group rates are $3/student, chaperones receive free admission.