Idaho’s Mammoth Cave is grand opening an additional museum of natural history on June 11th, 2022, in honor of the late Richard Arthur Olsen, who founded and curated this famous Idaho landmark before passing away in 2019.
Grand Opening: The Richard Arthur Olsen Museum of Natural History
Carrying on our founder’s mission to educate those who want to learn more about natural objects, worldwide histories, and various cultures of the past, visitors of the Richard Arthur Olsen Museum of Natural History will gain an immense understanding and appreciation of different periods throughout time. As one of the most unique things to do in Idaho, exhibits include an amazing array of fossils, rocks, gemstones, animals, and cultural artifacts from around the world. Standard tours include the cave and Shoshone Bird Museum of Natural History, 7-days a week during the summer season. Premium tours (Saturday – Sunday) include all three attractions, including the new Richard Arthur Olsen Museum of Natural History.
“We are overjoyed to be able to share this wonderful collection that benefits local communities and visitors from around the world. Since our father’s passing, it has been our number one goal to carry on his legacy of love for nature and history. He was fascinated by the world around him, and his desire to share the things he found and collected led him to plan this additional museum of natural history. He was a great blessing to us all, and his legacy needs to live on as a testimony of who he was.” – Katie Ann Olsen, Managing Owner
Cave & Museum Attractions
Idaho's Mammoth Cave
As one of the most unique things to do in Idaho, Idaho’s Mammoth Cave is, at this time, the largest volcanic cave open to the public.
Anthropology
At the Shoshone Bird Museum of Natural History, there are plenty of opportunities to experience and appreciate cultural history from around the world.
Fossils
The fossils our museums feature create a sense of wonder and an understanding of a land before time.
Pottery & Baskets
Our museums feature pottery and baskets that were used in ancient times from all over the world.
Animals
Our museums feature exhibits that display the beauty of animals and the pertinent roles they play in nature.
Rocks & Coral
Our museums feature displays of fine rocks, minerals, coral, and gemstones from around the world.