Mission

Activities that advance our Mission

• Facilitating the collection and preservation of artifacts, images, manuscripts, other printed materials relating to the history of Bonner County

• Exhibiting and housing such materials in our Museum and at locations around the county which are available to the public

• Encouraging research of our local history

• Presenting educational and innovative programs that highlight our history, including lectures, meetings, and other events

• Creating opportunities for history to be interactive and engaging

• Partnering with local schools to create relationships that foster an ongoing interest in our shared history​

Core Values

Connection

Objects connect us across generations, geography, and cultural differences, shedding light on how we interact with our world.

Learning

Experiences of the past open us to ideas and ways of knowing ourselves, our community, and our world.

Accessibility

We must be economically, intellectually, and physically accessible to all. 

Accountability

Transparency and careful stewardship of resources—including collections, staff, volunteers, facilities, and investments—are essential for mission fulfillment.

Creativity

We will bring a creative energy to all that we do, inspiring others to innovatively engage the senses.

Partnership

Continually cultivate and foster partnerships creating a vital community and ensuring sustainability.