Entry No. 19 — the Spokane file — filed under: offbeat-museum

Idaho Wildlife Museum

A private foundation's collection houses one of the largest assemblies of bronze wildlife sculpture in the world (over 200 pieces), the Idaho Gem Collection (including the world's largest six-ray Idaho star garnet), and what is billed as the world's only complete set of original-size reproductions of all 22 of Frederic Remington's bronzes, including a 12-foot Cowboy. It is not a casual drop-in; you see it by appointment, which gives it the feel of touring an eccentric collector's vault. The single-minded focus on wildlife bronze and gems makes it a genuine niche stop.

The move: Reserve a Friday-afternoon slot and tour the wall-to-wall wildlife bronzes and the complete Remington reproductions with a guide, just the two of you and the collection.

📍 Before you go Private collection viewed by appointment only, typically limited Friday-afternoon group tours booked in advance through IdahoWM.org; suggested donation around $10 per person.

• 📍 Hayden, Idaho
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: Hayden, ID (exact address provided on booking)

Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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last checked: 2026-06-24