Reviews of Idaho Military History Museum. (Museum) in Boise City (Idaho).

Idaho Military History Museum

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4692 W Harvard St, Boise, ID 83705, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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joe mack

Absolutely loved this museum! Great place to visit for everyone! Packed full of artifacts from different periods of this countries wars! Especially cool that a lot of the artifacts are centered around Idaho and the men and women who served our nation who hailed from Idaho. Especially loved the tanks and planes they have for viewing. I highly recommend this place to everyone and is great if you're on a budget and want something to do cause it's completely free to check out, so get on down and check it out!

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This museum exceed our expectations. The staff was friendly and helpful. The exhibits were more than what we expected. When first arriving we were wow'ed by the tanks on property from the classic Sherman to the huge gun on the Howitzer. There was an impressive displays from every branch of the military and history on almost every major US conflict. Lot's to learn here. Even had 3 vintage jets on site. We recommend this for the entire family.

Cassondra Harig

There's a lot to see in this smallish museum that makes it worth a stop. There's a great outdoor display of planes and military vehicles and the inside has a lot of weaponry and uniforms. My kids loved it. Entry is also free and donations are encouraged.

Pat Thomas

Great collection of war time memorabilia. Lots of the items have been donated by local veterans and or families of local veterans. Highly recommend for school classes and or grandchildren.

Lance Sganzini

My kids and I love this little gem. Lots of history and the gentleman that works there is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend supporting it.

kehively

Very nice, small museum with a variety of displays. Centered on Gowen Field history.

Nau Nz

A nice small museum, have some interesting stuff.

Mike Derrickson

This is a really cool collection of military uniforms, weapons, equipment, vehicles, and aircraft. The museum is free to visit and full of informative displays. Definitely worth the visit if you or your kids are into military weaponry and hardware.

Nick Kelley

Incredible place, such incredible history preserved here. The volunteers and curators are exceptional!

Craig Kiyonaga

This is a little hidden gem in Boise. Wonderful displays( they have a GAU-8) very clean and a great selection of static displays outside….best of all it’s free….just wish they had an A-10

ben potter

Great museum with many interesting artifacts from America's wars. Well worth a visit and a great place to visit near the airport.

Andrea H.

Nice little detour to take if your out there by boise Airport

Nanci Ceja

Went to visit for memorial weekend. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Easy flow, ton to see, very organized. Free admission, donations are welcomed. Their toys are awesome so buy something while you're there!! Had a great experience.

Ima Honestee

My kids love going here. Alot for the kids to view and touch. So much history crammed into one space. Everything is kept clean and set up nicely. We enjoy coming here every once in awhile. It's important for children to learn our history and to learn to appreciate and respect the sacrifices made for our country.

Bryan Hood

Very cool museum. Small but had plenty to look at. Friendly staff. The 3/7 (I think) Marine, Iraq vet working was a great dude.

CobaltRebel

Tons of cool stuff to see, lots of real equipment, tanks, planes and artifacts. What a great museum that i donated $5 buck for the experience!

Sherri Snyder

This museum has the stories of many Idaho soldiers a log with artifacts from many wars. We had a wonderful time and the curator did a great job!

Nicolaas Staalberg

Nice to see the larger military armament. Good place to stop and visit for a couple of hours.

Neil Pearson

Cool place. Even has their own chicken for a gate guard 🤣 …

LISA Cline

What a great place!!! Take your kids there!!! Great knowledge & information about our military!

BUD 60

Very Interesting!! Artifacts from WW1 through Vietnam, some samples from Both sides of the Conflicts. (Please leave a "Donation" - I would suggest $5 per person[ or more]. )

Gary Pemberton

It's free.... we made a donation but very good ....lots of stuff to look at .... great collection

Adam White

Neat little museum just out side of Boise Idaho.

Jim Metzger

Awesome collection inside and out!

Harley McArthur

Wish I got there sooner but seeing an Abrams that close is good for now, will be back one day!

Mary Adragna

Our first visit here today. What a great museum and very welcoming staff! Being there are already 226 great reviews, I will address accessibility. I use a mobility scooter. I could easily navigate the entire museum with only one or two tight turns. Otherwise, I could not be more pleased. Most placecards were at great heights so everyone could see them. The air conditioning was working great too. I did not use the bathrooms. A rooster greated us at the door and that was fun!

Kayla Visser

Fun, free, and more to see than you would think at first.

Rhonda Frane

This place was wonderful. My husband was a Tanker and I think he dreamed about this place last night. Thank you for making his day being able to see all that nice stuff. Very well put together. Thank you all for what you do.

Tana Woomack

Wow!!! This place is great! You don't need an I.D. card to get in since it's outside the gates of Gowen Field. It's chock full of Idaho military history, tanks, planes, medals, uniforms, stories and artifacts. Wrap all that goodness up with two amazingly knowledgeable guys, Misha and Eric, and you have a Can't Miss experience. We went through with an 8 and a 10 year old boy, and the guys were really great about answering their questions and explaining things in a kid friendly but not dumbed down manner that the boys loved. Add some cool souvenirs from the gift shop and they couldn't have been happier. Altogether a fantastic place to bring kids and military buffs of all ages!

Tracy Balkovic

I had 5 teenage kids that were interested in going to the museum. I planned for about an hour and it was just right for them. I let them wander and explore on their own.. The staff was awesome and took time to answer questions and show those interested some pretty cool history!

Nick Browne

Small but full of history. Plenty of items from all wars that the United States has been a part of. The guide was very knowledgeable and nice. They even have a rooster named Private Malarkey that hangs out outside the entrance.

Steve Bowman

Very interesting, lots of historical items. Good place to spend a couple of days.

Faine Graham

The staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly on our visit. The items displayed were very interesting and covered a wide range of information. We enjoyed the resident rooster and stories of his exploits.

Sean

Great collection of militaria and most importantly honors Idaho's veterans. It was clean and well kept, and the museum staff were informative and a pleasure to be around. Definitely worth a visit!

Sally

A small but interesting museum. Happy that they have places like this still, hope they get to expand.

Hanna Gau

Not big, but very good collection both indoor/outdoor, from military weapons to soldiers’ everyday life throughout the history; very friendly staff. I am not a fan of military staff and I still found it really interesting.

Märshá Fötõgråfië

Preserving food and invent safe food containers from starvation. Amazing story

Julie Mehner

Enjoyed the knowledge these people shared with us

Nick Figura

The Idaho military museum was awesome. It is small but has really great potential especially if people keep up the donations. They have display cases from different wars through out time and it was really cool being able to see and read about our history. Both in Idaho and around the world. If you have not been I would highly recommend it. Admission is also free so bring a couple a dollars to donate!

Jolynn Eckwortzel

This is a free museum so take cash with you to donate. It was a great place to find out about Idahoans who have seved and they have a lot of historic items.

David McNeil

Exhibits from most of the wars with lots of info on service members and ships, planes and gear used. Super helpful staff and very well kept and clean facility. Friendly rooster, frog and bunnies also.

AaronMichael (Aaron Michael)

I personally love machinery and mechanical weaponry. There's something enjoyable about the power and steel of these machines. This is a great time if you like tanks/airplanes. Some little kids don't find it interesting so keep it mind this isn't for everyone.

Nicholas Carter

I really enjoyed looking at the pictures and models of the naval ships. I also really liked being able to get up close and personal with a MIG29 and a F4 Phantom. So cool! Love to see my tax dollars put to good use :)

Cthippo1

A small, but very enjoyable museum with free admission. They have a nice display of artifacts from all the armed services and also captured equipment inside, and quite the collection of tanks outside. In addition, they have a F-86, F-4, and MiG-21 on display. One side note is that the museum is at the airport and Air National Guard base and there were A-10s flying around during our visit. Getting in is a little weird. It looks like you are coming up to the gate of the base, but you turn left into the museum parking lot just before the gate.

Slayix

Amazing museum to see some really cool tanks, planes, and other military things. I highly recommend people visit it and maybe leave a donation.

Alan Hardman

Some very interesting equipment here! Easily the prettiest is the F-86A Sabre, but all the aircraft are great. Artillery pieces are good, too. Tanks as far back as an M4-A3 Sherman, at least. Well worth the visit!

sue belleau

This is definitely worth the stop. I enjoy learning about the military history of our country and this museum does a good job explaining it. They tie in Idaho into the history which makes it more interesting. I can't believe all of the pieces they have in the collection. They cover the Civil War through the Iraq War. They have small (infantry items) to large (Tanks & Jet Fighters). This is a donation only museum. Please go enjoy and supply a donation.

Alex Brown

A very well kept and organized museum with very friendly staff! Highly recommend to anyone interested in war and military memorabilia. It's free admission but leave a donation to keep it going!

Derron Dorton

Great museum with a lot of cool military equipment with a little explanation on the history of it.

Josh Underwood

Great collection of war memorabilia.

Skip Critell

Great exhibits & staff

Jess B

This place is cool. Took my kids to check it out. We really enjoyed looking at their collection. They have done a nice job with their displays. Deffinenlty worth going to check out. They have stuff to look inside and out. Very friendly staff.

N Wheeler

Mighty fine museum; well worth a diversion from the highway. There are some exhibits I've never seen attempted. There are full cockpit fuselage sections from F-4 and F-16 fighters. Glass cases full of Air Force and Army items abound, down to the most common things you never see space for in museums. Leave an hour to see most of it.

Tracy Campbell

Great little museum covering everything from the Civil War to the Gulf War. There's no charge for admission, but being a little cash for a donation.

Michael E

Great live display in the parking lot of jets, tanks, cannons, Etc. Haven't been inside yet but will go back on another day. Staff was very helpful.

Garrett Sanchez

WWI and WWII displays! Tanks and airplanes and mortar shells...what more could you want? Admission is free, with donations encouraged. They also have a shop with well priced toys and history books.

Sebastien D.

The outdoor displays are super cool but could be improved if they opened them up during the day to see the inside. I didn't get the chance to go into the museum as it was closed, but the outside was fantastic.

Ken Gamache

We happened by this museum on our bike trip across the country. We were taking some back roads in Boise and saw the museum. It was Sunday, so it was closed, but there is a bunch of equipment displayed outside. Tanks, artillery, military construction equipment, cannons, jets, jeeps, etc. Mostly US, but there is a MIG as well. It was a great fine and even if you don't get in, enjoy the equipment outside, and it's free!!

Allura Brown-Glenn

It was pretty cool to see a lot of old things that people used and had a while back in time. There's stickers for free. Most of the things are inside but if you want to see planes and tanks those are outside

DBClandimom

So much to see, explore and learn history.

Josh Standley

This museum has extremely well maintained equipment and items, nice staff, and some really cool stuff to look at. Highly recommend a visit, and I'm quite a history nerd.

Richard Weathers

Lots of military, all braches. Some nice stories about the ships named after the area, such as USS Idaho or the USS Boise. Spent about an hour and a half checking it all out. It is a free entry museum, only donations.

Kelly Dawn Anderson

A great open floor to wander through. Many different displays having been donated by the Service Member or their family. It was a real pleasure to walk through and I'm looking forward to going again.

Mark Sanitarov

Awesome place can't be better

Shannon George

A wonderful place to see Gowens past, plus many historical items from the past inside and out. They also have a great little gift shop, my kids had a blast!

Katie Good

I loved it. There is so much to see at your own pace. So much to learn and it is great for kids. Friendly knowledgeable staff too!!! Great place to spend a few hours learning.

Bob Clark

Great military museum ,lots to see from World War 1 ,WW 2 displays to current military displays, would highly recommend

Darren Leslie

Highly recommend when you're in Boise Idaho to run over to the Idaho military history museum. They are very knowledgeable people in their artifacts are remarkable.

Aaron C

It's nice for a small museum. However don't go expecting a lot of exhibits and the gift shop is lackluster at best. But it's free admission and for free it's worth it.

Christina Rogers

Amazing history and fantastic museum from multiple Eras.

michael swenson

Allkinds of tanks and airplanes parked outside to look at. Great photo op. Museum is donation only. Great opportunity for all, including kids. Try on a helmet

Kat Schuppan

Very interesting place, it was clean and well organized and the gentleman manning the place was really friendly and very knowledgeable. Would definitely go back.

Brittany Thies

Great place to explore, wonderful opportunity to see and learn about military history. Highly recommend stopping in! Kind and knowledgable staff.

Bob & JoAnn Lance

This is a must visit if your in the Boise area!

liles “Dragon” hayden

Looks really nice and well maintained aswell as they care about the community going to schools with some of the machinery aswell as other places

Kitty Thomas

Incredible collection inside and out; friendly & knowledgeable volunteers, spotless clean (including restrooms)but only open 12-4 Tue- Sat.

Kris Dahlberg

Great amount of military memorabilia inside and outside the museum. Knowledgeable staff with free entry.

Nick Covington

Cool displays and a nice amount of vehicles to look at but don't expect to spend more than two hours here. Very small.

Tom Arnold

Interesting and educational display of military and wartime artifacts from the civil war through the Iran and Iraq wars. There is a large amount of information and didplays from world war II.

TJ Edwards

Amazing history about Idaho and it's military history. Would highly recommend locals to go. Out of staters will enjoy it as well.

nick williams

Such a awsome place to visit and learn about the history of the Military, the gentlemen that was there was very knowledgeable and nice. We will definitely revisit.

Jessy Lemmon

Really enjoyed checking this place out. The man in charge is enthusiastic and knows his stuff. And he goofed around with us, it was cool.

Carol Lofsvold

This museum has artifacts from the Civil War, Spanish American War, etc. and items from every military branch. It is well put together and a must see.

TheNampa 40

It was a pretty cool museum! Alot of really cool stuff to look at and learn!

Robert Stevenson

Loved this little museum with our great history with lots of items to see.

Adam Human

Wonderful staff and great place to teach history to children with the fascinating artifacts.

Cathy Salazar

Great little museum

Alyssa Hearn Designs

Clean, neat, friendly and informative!

Matthew Cichosz

If it isn't too busy I highly recommend getting a guided tour. The very knowledgeable staff really made for a memorable visit.

Kerry Kimble

Staff very friendly. Displays easy to get through and well organized.

Matt Wolfe

The military base here has been around since 1942. The actor Jimmy Stewart was assigned here for a time. Read more about it at this free museum.

Tenjin Doji

Great place to view Idaho's place in military history, really brings the fight to a local relation.

James Ponzo

Great little museum, friendly welcome from the docent, interesting collecting and easy to visit.

Carolina G

It's small but has a very good collection of pre WWII items. Clerk is very friendly.

Paula Weathers

Military artifacts with a local perspective. Examples of weapons, uniforms and other items from Spanish-American war on. Outdoor exhibits of tanks and aircraft. Plan an hour

Debbe Mabery

See Idaho and stopped by for grandso to see, everyone loved it. The gentleman manning it for the day was very good with the 3 boys.

Fred Wilson

If you like military things this is the place to go! Fear airplanes to get next to Ann note stiff to look at than you can imagine.

Agustina Medina

Have a lot invaluable and interesting information!!

William Bradley

Great military artifacts and it's free. Don't forget to leave a donation.

James Dickson

Great glimpse into the past with a focus on various pieces of military hardware which once ruled the battlefied.

Darryl Beasley

Took my grandson loved it . Knowledgeable staff. History

Tactical Manatee

Cool stuff, no admission price (though I donated $10)

William Kimble

Lots of exhibits and history. Free to enter. They do take donations

Adam Beers

Great place for the younger people, such as myself, to remember and learn about the wars.

Casey

Go check out the displays and the history of the military in Idaho. You might be surprised what you find out about yourself and your history.

Blt “BLT” Blt

Small museum but kids loved all the military equipment

Aaron Elko

A nice small museum with a very nice collection of firearms and vehicles.

James Steptoe

Interesting little museum! Got a couple things I haven't seen before.

Jeff Kelso

Very cool museum with some awesome exhibits.

Scott Hillman

A nice selection of gear, guns and gadgets. My son loved it.

Joseph Ruffolo

WW2, Vietnam and some Gulf War AFV, arty and small arms.

MILLIE CARD

My husband is retired airforce. He and the gentleman, who run it were having a grand time reminiscing.

Colleen DeBolin

Great place good for kids, just not small children

Ernie Hardenbrook

Nice place lots of history for a smaller museum.

Glenn Nielsen

Fantastic. My grandson loves this place.

Office Word

Great if you like air force! But even better, it's free!!!!

Ben Hebert

Great experience thanks to the employees who were full of knowledge

John Fung

The Rooster is definitely the main attraction

Skip Critell

Great place to see military history!

Karen Pierce

Very interesting and your guides available.

j slater

Excellent staff and nice stuff in the museum

Vincent Revers

Well knowledged personal very friendly!

Dean Ward

Well worth visiting. Lots in interesting history.

Rebecca Harowitz

Small museum, but great representation of a variety of eras.

Krondus

Great museum that captures the history of Gowen Field!

Linda Turner

Enjoyed the veterans that man this facility, always a listening ear

JOHN WOOLSEY

Very nice museum, friendly staff.

Denise Bennett

Such a great place. Very educational.

Troy Roberts

Not a big place but nice and clean.

Juan

Very knowledgeable staff amd great exhibits

David

Good little free stop in Bosie

Lynnette Hunting

Awesome museum

A Cantu

Unbelievable stuff that you have to read and couldn't image how it was back in the day.

Sean Guy

Very nice place, I enjoyed it.

Thalia Balderas

Great information provided by the volunteer!

james sutter

Great place with a variety of military vehicles.

Christine Stombaugh

The kids had an amazing time, very hands on

Eugene Lloyd

Has a lot of history with military vehicles, clothing ,head gear,weapons, airplanes.

Cheryl Westwood

Well kept historically. A place to learn and remember.

Robert Taylor

This is a great place on Idaho military history!

Thor's place

Great place and the staff was very informative

Addie Neal

Great

Teresa Koon

Great museum. A lot to look at

Kelly Farmer

This was fun and informative.

Marcus & Amber Winn

Historic...Fascinating...will return soon!!!

Larry Merrill

Great military meusum great experience!

Matt Prien

They have real tanks and jet fighters

steve christian

Small but very nice.

Bryan Henry

Very informative and well made.

Patrick Ryals

It was an amazing lesson on the hu

Michael Swenson

Free museum. Donation .

C Huss

Small but nice.

Eric Wolfkiel

Needs more space and more history

william hatch

Awesome! Must see....

Miriam Herrera

Loved it !! Interesting place

Tony n Sarah Smiderle

Cool place 😊 …

Travis Larson

Great place full of history..

Anthony Rancier

reel cool

Laura Gallagher

Very nice and interesting

Donna

Small, but impressive!

Uriah Waller

Must see

Chris Corso

Looking for history this place has it

Brian Elton

Great Idaho history

Ray Cook

Interesting display.

Wayne Welter

Fantastic place

Connee Bentley

Wonderful experience!

Sean Darcy

Wonderful collection.

H Men

Great!!!

Karen Ultis

A little gem of a museum.

Elizabeth Rada

Nice

J M

This is a must see

Darin & Natasha Foy

Good

Rigoberto Tellez

Kool planes

Paul Taylor

Great place

Kay Springer

History

AKTV AKTV

Good place

Larry Moore

Great history

Brenda Boyer Knoll

Check it out

Apollo Shyong

Small Museum

Karyn Simmons

Stopped in on impulse while on vacation. The gentleman in charge was really great about explaining things, and showing our kids how the weapons work and what their history was. Very impressed!

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(Translation) A small military museum with free admission. You can watch it slowly. A cut model of the Avenger Vulcan cannon used for the A-10 is on display. In the outdoor exhibition, tanks, combat vehicles, and fighter planes from the past are on display. There was also an exhibition of the M1 Abrams, and the AGT1500 gas turbine, which is the main engine, was casually displayed. (Original) 入場料無料の小規模な軍事博物館です。 ゆっくり見ることができます。 A-10に使用されるアベンジャーバルカン砲のカットモデルが展示されています。 野外展示には、往年の戦車及び戦闘車両、戦闘機などが展示されています。 M1エイブラムスの展示もあり、主機であるAGT1500 ガスタービンが無造作に展示されてました。

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Ignace van Dommelen

(Translation) Very nice, thanks to the volunteers. (Original) Erg mooi, dank aan de vrijwilligers.

Theo Swart

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Paul Weldon

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