Museum of North Idaho

This museum dates back to 1973 when it opened within the historic Fort Sherman Powder Magazine on the campus of North Idaho College. That initial structure soon proved insufficient for the museum's growing collection, and in 1979, the city of Coeur d'Alene offered the museum its current building. In addition to offering a much larger space for collections and exhibits, the move provided the opportunity for more educational experiences. Today, the museum offers a wealth of exhibits related to the Native inhabitants of the area, as well as the region's early commercial development. For example, the museum offers a wealth of information about the logging industry and transportation via steamboats and railroads.

The Museum has an extensive local history library with archival material and over 30,000 images related to the history of Coeur d'Alene and surrounding communities. The museum also preserves the history of community and religious institutions and some of the prominent local leaders in education, government, and commerce.