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Idaho State Museum sees 1,000 visitors for grand reopening

The newly renovated museum now includes more than 500 artifacts and more than 40 multi-media exhibits.
Credit: Tyson White/KTVB
The renovated Idaho State Museum reopened its doors to the public Friday. (Photo: Tyson White/KTVB)

BOISE — Officials say the renovated Idaho State Museum had more than 1,000 visitors for its grand reopening last weekend.

Idaho State Historical Society Executive Director Janet Gallimore said in a prepared statement on Monday that it was gratifying to see so many people take advantage of the educational resource that is the museum.

The museum underwent a $17 million renovation, adding roughly 18,000 square feet to the Boise building that was originally built in the 1950s.

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The museum includes more than 500 artifacts and more than 40 multi-media exhibits.

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