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NAMPA TRAIN DEPOT MUSEUM The original Canyon County Historical Museum is located in the historic Oregon Short Line Depot in downtown Nampa Construction began in 1902 and the depot opened in September of 1903.  It served as Nampa's train depot until the Union Pacific depot on the north side of the tracks was completed in the latter part of 1925.  This building then served as offices for the Union Pacific.    The building was eventually donated to the Canyon County Historical Society by the Union Pacific Railroad.  It was restored and converted into a museum by the Canyon County Historical Society and dedicated July 3, 1976.

Now                 Directions: From Interstate 84, take the Franklin Blvd. exit (#36), and head south to 11th Ave. N. Turn right onto 11th Ave. N. Head southwest. After you pass  beneath the railroad overpass, take first turn left onto  1st St. S.  Go one block. Turn left onto 12th Ave. S. You will see the depot straight ahead of you. Free parking     is available at the west end of the building.

The Canyon County Historical Society's second museum is located in Caldwell, Idaho at 1122 Main Street.  OUR MEMORIES INDIAN CREEK MUSEUM was originally started by Dr. Archie & Opal Gulley who transferred ownership to the Historical Society in 2005.  This museum is a delightful tour back into the past with rooms depicting various scenes from yesteryear.

Directions: From Interstate 84, take 10th Avenue exit (#28) into Caldwell. Turn onto 10th Ave. and travel southwest. Cross over the railroad tracks and at the end of the bridge, turn left onto Arthur Street. Two blocks; turn left on S. 12th Avenue. The museum is on the left corner at 1122 Main Street. Park out front or in the adjacent parking lot.

Museum Hours

Nampa Train Depot Museum   

  Tuesday-Friday

11 AM - 5 PM

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Saturday (November-April)

11 AM - 3 PM

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Saturday (May-October)

10 AM - 3 PM

Our Memories Indian Creek Museum   

  Tuesday & Friday

11 AM - 4 PM

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Saturday

11 AM - 3 PM

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OUR MISSION…

The purpose of this Society shall be to help investigate and preserve for future generations any kind of historical records, documents, sites, buildings, articles and artifacts, pertaining to Canyon County and to promote interest and concern for Canyon County history.  To bring together those people interested in this history  and promote better understanding of our state   and nation, plus a better appreciation of our American heritage.

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