Museum of Idaho Expansion

FAIN: CH-233768-16

Museum of Idaho (Idaho Falls, ID 83403-1784)
David S. Pennock (Project Director: May 2015 to September 2016)
Karen Baker (Project Director: September 2016 to October 2022)

Construction costs for facility expansion.

The Bonneville County Historical Society (dba Museum of Idaho) is seeking to expand its facility. The facility expansion will create space for a new exhibit program focused on the history of eastern Idaho. Expansion also benefits the long-term financial viability of the Museum of Idaho.

Media Coverage

Museum of Idaho wins $500,000 grant from the NEH (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Bryan Clark
Publication: Post Register
Date: 12/23/2015
Abstract: Newspaper report on the Challenge Grant award and the planned expansion of the Museum of Idaho.
URL: http://www.postregister.com/articles/featured-news-daily-email/2015/12/23/museum-idaho-wins-500000-grant-neh#

Up to the Challenge at MOI (Media Coverage)
Publication: Idaho Falls Magazine
Date: 12/15/2015
Abstract: Report on the Challenge Grant awarded to the Museum of Idaho.
URL: http://www.idahofallsmagazine.com/2015/12/up-to-the-challenge-at

Museum of Idaho Receives Long Awaited Grant to Aid Expansion Project (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Natalia Hepworth
Publication: East Idaho News
Date: 12/18/2015
Abstract: News report on the Challenge Grant awarded to the Museum of Idaho.
URL: http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/12/idaho-museum-receives-long-awaited-grant/

Making a difference through donations: National Endowment for the Humanities (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Nick Gailey, Deborah Chessey
Publication: Museum of Idaho Olde Fashioned Christmas & Winter Festivals year-end recap
Date: 12/1/2016
Abstract: recap of NEH challenge grant award,and the MOI's progress on fundraising efforts.

NEH for all (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Natalia Hepworth
Publication: https://nehforall.org/projects/idaho-museum-expansion
Date: 12/12/2018
URL: http://https://nehforall.org/projects/idaho-museum-expansion

Museum of Idaho 2017 Annual Report (Review)
Publication: Museum of Idaho 2017 Annual Report
Date: 12/1/2017
Abstract: Annual report, includes summary of progress towards expansion project and related fundraising goals.
URL: https://www.museumofidaho.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/annualreport_web.pdf

Our Mammoth Expansion (Media Coverage)
Publication: website - Museum of Idaho
Date: 5/1/2018
Abstract: page on Museum of Idaho website that describes our Mammoth Expansion and highlights major donors via prominently placed logos.
URL: http://museumofidaho.org/expansion/

Museum of Idaho to double in size after expansion project (Media Coverage)
Publication: The Spokesman-Review
Date: 11/17/2017
Abstract: summary of purpose and progress towards facility expansion which will double our footprint. NEH is highlighted.
URL: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/nov/10/museum-of-idaho-to-double-in-size-after-expansion-/

Associated Products

Museum of Idaho Expansion (Building)
Name: Museum of Idaho Expansion
Abstract: The Museum of Idaho underwent a significant expansion from December 2017 to August 2019 and opened in September 2019.
Director: Karen Baker
Year: 2019
Primary URL: https://museumofidaho.org/expansion/
Primary URL Description: This is the page on the Museum of Idaho website that talks about both phases of their expansion.

Way Out West (Exhibition)
Title: Way Out West
Curator: Carrie Anderson Athay
Curator: Rod Hansen
Abstract: From MOI: "This exhibit, the centerpiece of the museum, immerses visitors in the human and the environmental story of our region, Idaho, and the West, from its first inhabitants through today. The exhibit features seven themed galleries, each with significant artifacts and fun interactive elements for all ages."
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://museumofidaho.org/wow/
Primary URL Description: This is the link to the page on their website with information on their hallmark exhibit on the history of Idaho.

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