The Rails and Trails Museum is operated by the Bear Lake County Historical Society and houses many histories, pictures, relics and artifacts from the pioneer era, including the Bear Lake County DUP and railroad exhibits, along with many other loaned and donated materials, and other local artifacts. The Rails and Trails Museum is housed on the lower floor of the National Oregon/California Trail Center. There is no charge for admission to the Rails and Trials Museum, but donations are acceptable.

We are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Location: 320 North 4th Street, Montpelier Idaho 83254 Telephone 208-847-3800 Fax 208-847-1863

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Idaho Events Are: Hometown Festival of Lights Rexburg November 27 Yuletide Celebration Wallace December 5 Lakedance International Film Festival Sandpoint continuing thru November 8 Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Idaho Falls continuing thru September 7 Winter Holidays Antiques Show Ketchum December 28 thru December 30

Other upcoming events include: Tree Lighting & Caroling Party Ketchum December 2 Lincoln: Preservation of a Nation Idaho Falls continuing thru December 5 Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 Christmas in St. Maries St. Maries December 5 Snake Clearwater Steelhead Derby Lewiston continuing thru November 14