Northwest Science Museum, Science museum in Boise, Idaho.
The Northwest Science Museum is a museum in Boise that displays fossils, meteorites, and geological specimens. The collection features petrified wood, fossilized dinosaur eggs, and a replica of a mastodon skull from northern Missouri.
The museum opened in 2014 and started with a collection documenting the extinction of early life forms. The exhibits were assembled to tell Earth's history through remains millions of years old.
The museum displays collections that tell the geological story of the region and how people have long studied the Earth. Visitors can see how fossils and rocks from different time periods sit side by side and show how our planet changed over time.
The museum is open on weekdays from midday into the late afternoon and welcomes walk-in visitors. Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the museum in advance, allowing visitors to learn more about the specimens on display.
The museum is planning to build a much larger facility near Boise to house expanded exhibits and educational programs. This growth reflects confidence in the institution's role in science education for the region.
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