Preserving the Past for the Future
Our mission is to preserve the rich heritage of the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Camas Prairie, Snake River, Salmon River, and surrounding areas. View special exhibits, including the stories of the Benedictine sisters, the Nez Perce people, and fascinating local characters such as Polly Bemis and Buckskin Bill. Visit a replica of the original attic museum began by Sister Alfreda Elsensohn, celebrated Idaho historian and foundress of the Historical Museum at St. Gertrude. Join us for our annual Raspberry Social fundraiser, lectures held in March and October, and other fun and educational family events.
The Historical Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day weekend (Thursday, November 28 to Sunday, December 1). We will reopen on Monday, December 2.
Visit
WE ARE OPEN!
Open year-round, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We are closed Sundays, and the following holidays:
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday)
- Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
Admission
Adults – $6
Students – $3 (7-17)
Children under 6 – FREE
Museum Members – FREE
Book & Gift Shop
You might also be interested to know we have an Inn and Spiritual Retreat Center on site!
The Inn at St. Gertrude offers a peaceful space in a spectacular location where guests can enjoy the amenities of a welcoming bed and breakfast with a focus on healing hospitality, grateful simplicity, and creative peacemaking. Learn more and make a reservation here.
The Spirit Center draws upon the same core values, emphasizing healing, gratefulness, simplicity, creativity, and peacemaking. The Spirit Center welcomes people of all beliefs and offers a variety of retreats and activities. Click here to learn more or reserve your spot in a retreat.
Jasper gets in the spirit of living history.
History is for everyone! Jasper (accompanied by humans Jerry and Rosalie Jessup) has periodically visited the Historical Museum. You can read posts about their visit at our Facebook page.