Museums Passport
As a way to explore central Idaho’s past, we’ve created a Museums Passport and we hope you’ll start exploring. In the booklet are QR codes to connect you to the Wood River Museum of History + Culture’s Bloomberg Connects guide. On the guide you’ll find audio driving tours for the three segments designated as Idaho Scenic Byways.
Stop at any of the locations suggested by the audio tour, and additionally, consider visiting all these Museums and sites to get your passport stamped. Bring in your completed passport to the Wood River Museum to have your name entered in a drawing for a special prize related to Idaho history.
Each Museum’s opening dates and times listed are subject to change. Please check with these locations in advance to confirm times. Many are only open on weekends in the summer. Some of the museums in the passport are free, others only accept cash as payment—because there is no cell service possible. Please bring money with you!
If you plan to drive to these further locations, be prepared. You will not be assured of cell service in all locations and gas stations are few and far between. When exploring Idaho ghost towns and historic locations, consider bringing water, snacks, lip balm, sunscreen, camera, and a first aid kit.
The Passport is free and you can pick one up at any Valley museum (starting May 30, 2026). You can also download a copy here.
Audio Credits
- “Silver Creek” by Dave Clark and Dave Glasscock
- “Idaho Scenic Byways” by K.E. Rivers and John Plummer
- Roadside Geology of Idaho by David D. Alt
- History of Lemhi County by George Shoup
- The Lemhi: Sacajawea’s People by Bridgham D. Madsen
- Poem “Rancher’s Lament” by Sam Jackson
- Production by Bruce Innes Music Sun Valley
- Central Idaho Rockies Asscocatation, 1998
On the Tour
Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Arco to Stanley and Back
- Bellevue Historical Society Museum
Old City Hall Museum - Blaine County Historical Museum
- Ore Wagons Museum
- Silver Creek Preserve Visitors Center
- Stanley Museum
- Wood River Museum of History + Culture
Salmon River Scenic Byway
Stanley to Salmon and Back
- North Custer County Museum
- Sacajawea Interpretive Center
- Lemhi County Museum
- Bayhorse Ghost Town
- Clayton Mueum
- Custer Ghost Town
- Land of the Yankee Fork State Park & Interpretive Center
- Yankee Fork Dredge
Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway
Challis to Arco and Back
- Craters of the Moon National Monument
- South Custer County Historical Society
- Lost River Museum
- Hard Rock Mining Exhibit
- Clock and Cigar Store
- Experimental Breeder Reactor 1 Museum at the Idaho National Laboratory
More about the Wood River Museum of History + Culture here.
