Shoshone Bird Museum of Natural History
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Three generations of intrepid collectors display their curious artifacts in a homemade museum right next to the caves they discovered.

📜 The Shoshone Bird Museum of Natural History is a unique DIY museum located eight miles north of Shoshone, Idaho, off Highway 75.
🔍 Known as "The Smithsonian of the Desert," it showcases hundreds of artifacts, including taxidermy, African art, and Stone Age tools, housed in a circular building built from stacked lava rocks.

Why Go

✨ Astounding collection of diverse artifacts and natural wonders
🏛️ Unique homemade museum built over 30 years from lava rocks
🏞️ Includes access to Idaho's Mammoth Cave, a historic lava rock cave
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Good for kids, offering a captivating exploration of nature and history

Why Avoid

⏳ A moderately close perusal would take several hours

🅿️ Parking

Free roadside parking available.

Cost

💰 Adults $10.00, 16 and under $5.00, 6 and under free. Includes Ice Caves and Museum.

Tips

🧥 Cave is 40 degrees cool, bring a jacket.
🗿 Keep an eye out for the stone faces carved by the curator.

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