As you drive on Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Blackfoot in southern Idaho, you’ll pass Fort Hall. Many individuals know this community as home to the Shoshone-Bannock Casino and Hotel, but it is so much more. Nearby is the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum, a unique museum in Idaho that tells all about the tribe’s culture and history. It’s a place where you can learn and explore and is the perfect road trip stop.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum is a hidden gem in southern Utah. Located on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, this incredible museum will bring Native American history to life.
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Inside you’ll find all types of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the Native American tribes, including photos that take you back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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This museum is unique because none of the tribal artifacts on display were excavated for the museum. Rather, they were donated by members of the community.
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However, there are exhibits that tell about the early days of Fort Hall and the surrounding area. These exhibits do contain excavated items.
One of the most popular exhibits is Boris the Buffalo. Boris once lived at the Ross Park Zoo in Pocatello and when he passed, he was preserved and given to the tribe as a gift.
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In the summer months, a live buffalo from the tribe’s herd is brought next to the museum for viewing.
After you have spent time viewing the exhibits and artifacts in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum, you can browse the museum store to check out all types of tribal music, calendars, postcards, jewelry, and other items made by Shoshone-Bannock tribal members.
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The Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum always deserves a visit. It is a road trip stop that you'll never regret making.

Visit the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum website for current hours and the most current information. There is a small admission fee.

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Shoshone Bannock Tribal Museum, 30 E Ross Fork Rd #2, Pocatello, ID 83202, USA