Group Visits
Planning a group outing? Bring your group of 10 or more to the Museum of North Idaho and enjoy a special experience! Not only will you receive discounted tickets, but your group will also get the option to book a private walking tour led by one of our expert guides. Explore the fascinating history of North Idaho in a fun, engaging way.
Group Walking Tours
Book one of our seasonal 1.5-hour walking tours with a local historian through the streets of Coeur d'Alene and learn about the city’s early history.
Discounts are available for groups with 10 or more people. We require one week minimum notice for all private group walking tours.
Call (208) 664-3448 x 2 or email programs@museumni.org to book your walking tour today.
Nestled along the banks of Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane River, Fort Coeur d'Alene (later renamed Fort Sherman) was established in 1879. Learn about the history of the fort and the city that formed around it. The tour finishes with a visit inside Fort Sherman Chapel, the city's oldest church, school, library, and meeting hall.
Discover the history of Sanders Beach on this guided walk through one of Coeur d'Alene’s most iconic neighborhoods. From lumber mills and lake regattas on Lake Coeur d'Alene to the stately homes of prominent early residents, this tour highlights the stories that shaped the shoreline and the community.
Explore the foundations of Coeur d'Alene, from the powerful influence of the mining and lumber industries to the era of steamboats and hydroplane races on Lake Coeur d'Alene. This tour traces how industry, transportation, and recreation shaped the community’s growth and character.
Make your morning lakeside stroll more meaningful with a guided walk along Lake Coeur d'Alene. As you take in the views, a local historian will share stories, historic photographs, and firsthand accounts that highlight the people, industries, and events that shaped the lake and the surrounding community.
Field Trips
Bring your students to the Museum and immerse yourself in North Idaho history. Students will tour exhibits that discuss the foundation of North Idaho's history, including mining, logging, and steam boats, to name a few.
Each group will be given a scavenger hunt activity that helps students engage with exhibits throughout the building.
Group Rate (10 or more)
Museum Only: Youth (aged 4 and up) $1 / Adults $5
*One free adult chaperone per ten students.
Ask about our Ad on programs!
- North Idaho Long Ago
- School Days
- Geology: Mining and Minerals
- Walking Tours
For questions about Field Trips, please contact Autumn at programs@museumni.org