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Canyon County Historical Museum

The museum, located in a restored 1903 Union Pacific Railroad depot, depicts the region's history.We feature Canyon County History, with changing exhibits.

They have a model railroad layout, a caboose, and a steam crane on site, as well as a circa 1900 kitchen, a mini-theater where historic movies can be viewed, and a separate building that houses our larger items, such as farm equipment, electric perm machine, medical equipment, printing presses, etc.

Regular hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00. Guided tours are available with two weeks advance notice.

Location: P.O. Box 595, 1200 Front St, Nampa Idaho 83653 Telephone 208-467-7611

Other History nearby:
(Idaho City) Boise Basin Museum
(Boise) Boise Basque Museum and Cultural Center
(Nampa) Canyon County Historical Museum
(Ontario) Four Rivers Cultural Center
(Boise) Idaho Black History Museum
(Boise) Idaho Historical Museum

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