Museum of Natural History

$52,679
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131% of $40,000 goal
36
Donors
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Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History

As the only natural history museum in southwestern Idaho, southeastern Oregon, and northern Nevada, The College of Idaho's Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History is the premier resource for environmental and natural history education in the region. The Museum is listed in the "30 Most Amazing Higher Education Natural History Museums," compiled by Best College Reviews.

Donations made to the Museum this year will go towards purchasing:

— The new Idaho dinosaur exhibit
— Tempered glass for existing exhibit cases
— Badger display

Matching Gift:

This year, gifts to the museum will be matched up to $20,000 thanks to an anonymous donor.

Gifts to Museum of Natural History contribute to...

The College of Idaho Give Day 2026
238 Donors - $294,701 Donated
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Gradhat icon39%Alumni
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Suitcase icon12%Faculty/Staff
Gradhat icon9%Married Alumni
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