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The Museum of North Idaho preserves
and illuminates our past to inspire our future. Visit our website at museumni.org to learn even more about us.

The Museum of North Idaho preserves and illuminates our past to inspire our future. Through educational exhibits and programs, we highlight the history of Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone counties. Permanent exhibits cover the Missoula Floods, Schitsu'umsh people, French fur traders, Fort Sherman, steamboats, mining, logging, railroads, union wars, forestry and fire lookouts, and Farragut Naval Training Station. Throughout the warmer season, MONI offers walking tours of Old Fort Sherman, Downtown Coeur d'Alene, Sanders Beach, and evening cemetery tours.

11/05/2026

Do you love making holiday decorations? Here's your chance to put those talents to work for a great cause!

The Museum of North Idaho is looking for individuals, businesses, and groups to create and donate a Christmas centerpiece or wreath for our annual Deck the Halls at MONI fundraiser!

Here's how it works: You design and create a holiday centerpiece or wreath in whatever style you like. From December 4–12, we'll display all the donated arrangements together at the museum for visitors to enjoy. Each arrangement will also be featured in our holiday auction, with proceeds supporting the museum's exhibits, programs, and preservation of North Idaho's history.

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just someone who loves getting creative at Christmas, we'd love to have you participate!

Ready to join the fun? Sign up here: https://museumni.org/deck-the-halls/

10/30/2026

🎅 Photos with Santa for your kids and your pets at Holidays at MONI! 🎄

Make the Museum of North Idaho part of your holiday traditions! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun with hands-on holiday crafts, cocoa and cookies, and FREE photos with Santa for kis and dogs.

Bring the kids (whether they have two legs or four), gather your family, and make some holiday memories with us!

10/29/2026

Photo taken at the mouth of Coeur d'Alene river near Harrison. Seated on the bow: A.B. Lafferty, owner, standing behind him, Vernon Martinsen, Engineer. Standing by pilot house, Roscoe Stonestreet, Captain. 1935. Photo ID: TRT-8-006.

10/28/2026

Mark your calendars! Join us at the Museum of North Idaho on November 19 for a day of hands-on learning and local history.

Homeschool Days are a great way for students to explore the stories that shaped North Idaho while learning alongside other homeschool families.

🗓️ Date: November 19
⏰ Two sessions available: Morning and afternoon

Advance tickets are required, get yours today! https://museumni.org/homeschool-days/

10/27/2026

War extends beyond conflict, affecting service members, their families, and civilians. These effects are reflected in letters to and from the home front, showing how families and communities adapted to wartime challenges and organized support, aid, and services. Artists captured the emotions, sacrifices, and lasting impact of war, while also preserving the experience for future generations to experience. Join Fine Artist and Museum Professional Elizabeth Boutin for a discussion on these topics and how each played a role during and after war.

10/23/2026

Looking for a little local history? We’re now selling Thirteen Twenty-Four Sherman by Candace George Condradi, a book exploring the history of the Rathskeller Inn and its place in Coeur d’Alene’s past.

Stop by the Museum of North Idaho gift store to pick up your copy and bring a piece of local history home!

10/22/2026

Rowboats and beachgoers enjoy a day at Twin Lakes, also known as Fish Lake, circa 1905. Photo ID: TL-05-007.

10/21/2026

A huge thank you to STCU for sponsoring the Museum of North Idaho’s Harvest Festival! 🍂 The event was a big success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Thank you, STCU, for helping us bring history, family fun, and our community together!

10/17/2026

🍂 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🍂

The Museum of North Idaho’s Harvest Festival is happening TODAY from 10 AM–4 PM!

Bring the family out for a full day of history, hands-on activities, live music, historical reenactors, vendors, competitive logging, and plenty of fall fun.

📍 Museum of North Idaho
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM

A huge thank-you to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and everyone who helps make this event possible. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/16/2026

We added another tour!

Due to popular demand, we’ve added an additional Forest Cemetery Walking Tour on October 22! Tickets are limited, so don’t wait to grab yours.

Join us to hear the stories of murders, outlaws, and the fascinating people laid to rest in Coeur d’Alene’s oldest cemetery.

🎟️ Get your tickets at museumni.org before they’re gone! https://museumni.org/cemeterytours/

Address

720 E Young Avenue
Coeur D'alene, ID
83814

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(208) 664-3448

Website

http://www.museumni.org/

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