Clothing & Jewelry

The fashions in our collection reflect all aspects of the changing life in the Coeur d’Alene Region, including class, politics, work and recreation.

Coeur d’Alene Tribal Culture

Schitsu’umsh (Schee-Chu-Umsh) translated “the ones who were found here” a Sahlish speaking people, once occupied over four million acres in northern Idaho, western Montana and eastern Washington. Artifacts give a glimpse into the life of the Coeur d’Alene Indians through beadwork, tools, maps, stories and cultural life.

Guns & Weapons

Our collection of weapons has experiences for firearm aficionados as well as hunting and fishing enthusiasts.

Hydroplanes, Steamboats & Wood Watercraft

Boats are an integral part of Lake Coeur d’Alene history. From Native American cedar dugout canoes to large steamboats, and later the Diamond Cup Races, MONI’s collection reflects use of the lake for necessity, industry, and recreation; spanning hundreds of years.

Lumber Brands

The North Idaho Hoo Hoo Club, an organization of loggers, lumbermen and foresters, established The Museum of North Idaho with an intent focused on all the history of the Coeur d’Alene Region (Kootenai, Benewah and Shoshone counties). They provided a collection that captures Coeur d’Alene’s lumbering past.

Military

From Fort Sherman to area training stations for World War II, a military presence close to area lakes is a strong part of the history of the Coeur d’Alene Region. Our collection honors those who have served through the memorabilia in our collection.

Nostalgic Signs

Be it for advertising or entertainment, the signs in our collection capture a culture and ambiance of specific moments of our area’s history.

Railroads

Transportation around the lakes and through the Region was vital to the area’s industry. MONI’s collection reflects the significant history of life on the steel rails for those who built, rode, and worked the tracks.

Tools & Equipment

The fertile lower Coeur d’Alene River Valley was settled with farmers who supplied agricultural products to the developing area. MONI’s collection includes: agricultural, mining, and logging equipment and tools.