Exhibits
The museum has an extensive collection of over one million artifacts. To show as much of the collection as possible, a rotating exhibit space changes biannually.
Our current exhibits tell the story of Bonner County – from the earliest residents of Bonner County, the Kalispel and Kootenai people, to the settlers and how they interacted with the landscape to make a living at farming, logging, and mining. Visit our exhibits past and present below.
The Kalispell and Kootenai in Bonner County
For thousands of years before the arrival of fur traders in the early years of the 19th century, the area we now know as…
The Early Years
Artifacts identifying the history of life following the Ice Age Floods have been found all over North America…
Industries
With the development of the railroad, Bonner County experienced its first boom of people with hundreds of men…
Come What May, We Will Play
Come What May, We Will Play emboldens visitors of all ages to investigate their interests while learning about the…
Storied Futures: The Elsasser Homestead
Storied Futures is a recognition of the inherent value in learning about, preserving, and being inspired by generations…
Dark Side of Bonner County
History is full of great achievements, but it also has a dark side, and Bonner County's history is no exception…
Once Upon a Time in Bonner County
Every object you will encounter in this exhibit holds a unique place in a story and has its own personal history…
Wunderkammer
At the museum we are constantly amazed at the curious objects, photos and stories we run into…
Tales from the Wardrobe
The 1920s saw Bonner County’s population continue to grow. The logging, timber and railroad industries remained…
The Doctor Is In
Throughout the ages, people have experimented with how to best to care for the sick and injured, a most basic of human tasks…
The Women Who Shaped Bonner County
Often, when we think about the early days of Bonner County, images of men come to mind: men who ran the first ferries…