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Plein Air Painters of Idaho presents their first Virtual Art show featuring artist from across the state of Idaho. The show was juried and awards were given. Some of the art is for sale by the artists.

Step into Boise's rich history with WalkAbout Boise! Join Preservation Idaho every Saturday in downtown Boise for an approximately 90-minute guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place.

Explore the heart of Idaho's capital city through captivating stories, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. Join Preservation Idaho’s experienced docents for a 90-minute guided tour through 150 years of history and architecture. They will introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place.

From Basque sheepherders to political power players and local sandstone to Egyptian hieroglyphs, this tour makes Boise history come alive.

Tours take place every Saturday at 10 AM, starting on May 18th and continuing through November 23rd, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum and Cultural Center on Grove Street in downtown Boise.

Tickets: Purchase your tickets in advance online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/34774/production/1197256 and by clicking on your desired date on the event calendar or by calling (208) 424-5111. Walk-ups the day of are welcome if there is room (exact cash or check only).

Cost: $10 for Preservation Idaho members, $15 for non-members, $8 for children 13 and under (credit card processing fees apply).

Member discount: If you are a member of Preservation Idaho and wish to take advantage of a $5 member discount, LOGIN to your online membership account to purchase tickets or email us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.

Tour details: These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, an umbrella if needed for sun or rain, and a bottle of water. Tours will start promptly at 10 AM and end around 11:30 AM.

WalkAbout Boise tours are sponsored by Visit Boise and Visit Idaho.

Learn the ins and outs of handbuilding with clay, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!

Step into the world of precision woodworking and digital craftsmanship using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology!

Our knowledgeable instructor will guide you through the basics of CNC machining by introducing design practices with Carbide Create CAD/CAM Software (free windows or mac download), safety protocols, CNC tool setup, and material milling (with a demo). At the end of this session participants will select a CNC project and schedule a follow-up session to use the Nomad3 CNC at unBound. The library will provide digital designs and all needed materials for several different types of projects including trays, signs, various boxes with lids, 3D relief carvings, and wood inlays.

After these two sessions, participants will be 'badged' and can then reserve the CNC machine for their personal use.

Registration required!

Plein Air Painters of Idaho presents their first Virtual Art show featuring artist from across the state of Idaho. The show was juried and awards were given. Some of the art is for sale by the artists.

🎩 Join us for Grandparents' Mad Hatter Tea Party✨ on May 17th from 11am–1pm! Children are invited to attend with a special grown-up in their life for a magical afternoon of Alice in Wonderland Bingo, a Scavenger Hunt, Mini-Floral Arrangements, Tea Cup Ball Toss, a Silent Auction, and MORE (plus a delicious tea party menu!) 🫖🐇

🎟️ $25/person includes tea party + museum admission
⚠️ Non-refundable. Tickets are NOT available at the door, grab yours now!

👉 Scan the QR code or visit CMIdaho.org
📍 790 S Progress Ave, Meridian, ID 83642

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Join us in panning for gold! The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology will set up this event in the courtyard of the Women's Prison at the Old Pen in east Boise. This Panning experience is provided by the outstanding Nampa Gold Prospectors. $10 plus Eventbrite fee for Adult nonmembers of the IMMG, $5 Kids, FREE for IMMG members and their kids. Everyone must register even if you don't pan for gold. Every registered person takes home a speck of gold.
Every child gets a free mineral inside the Museum.

Pre-registration is required.

Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.

Updog hotdogs available for purchase.

URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3552135-2?pid=11495

Date and Time: On Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00 - Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00

Venue details: Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho, 83712, United States

Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Museum

Price:
General Admission: USD 10.00

​International Museum Day is happening at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights with all your favorite local museums and organizations! There will be activities and games hosted by World Center for Birds of Prey, Idaho Fish and Game MK Nature Center, Boise Art Museum, Discovery Center of Idaho, Idaho State Museum, The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, Erma Hayman House, The WaterShed, James Castle House, Idaho Botanical Garden, Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology, Old Idaho Penitentiary, Zoo Boise, and the Basque Museum & Cultural Center. It's all free and fam-friendly.

The Boise Museum Association will be hosting its annual International Museum Day event on Sunday, May 17 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. People of all ages are invited to the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights to sample activities and displays from fourteen of Boise’s museums. The event is free, as is the admission to the Philip E. Batt Education Building, where visitors can explore interactive programs, exhibits, and original works of art that bring human rights stories to life and spark conversation and connection.

Activities include creating art, exploring rocks and fossils, viewing live raptors and participating in history and nature activities. There’s something for the whole family!

Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Parking is limited!

Come support Boise’s museums, have a fun day with the family, and learn what your local museums have to offer.

Learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!