Industrial & heritage museums in Idaho

The Experimental Breeder Reactor I (EBR-I) is a significant historical site located in the desert, approximately 18 miles southeast of Arco, Idaho. This decommissioned research reactor is recognized as a U.S. National Historic Landmark. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore a key part of nuclear history and understand the development of nuclear power.

Donald Andrew Aslett, an American entrepreneur and author renowned for his expertise in cleaning and housekeeping products, services, and techniques, opened the Museum of Clean in Pocatello, Idaho in 2011. The museum is housed in a six-story building and features a theater, art gallery, and a collection of 6,000 artifacts related to cleanliness and cleaning techniques. The museum and Aslett's house in Hawaii were designed to be low-maintenance and environmentally friendly, earning him an award from the state of Idaho for his efforts.

The Idaho Potato Museum, located in Blackfoot, Idaho, is a unique institution dedicated to the humble potato. The museum is housed in a building that was originally the Oregon Short Line Railroad Depot, a subsidiary of the Union Pacific Railroad. This historical connection adds an extra layer of interest to the museum, making it not just a place to learn about potatoes, but also a piece of Idaho's rich history.

Learn about Idaho's rich mining and natural resources heritage. Admission free! Stop by when around Penitentiary.