Delightful well-kept buildings and artifacts from early 20th century settlers originally from…read moreRussia -- and a nice Bistro with Russian dishes.

It's just ridiculous. They have bread factories here, cheese making courses, and so on. It's just…read moretoo absurd for me. I can accept that other people like that, and it's a valid opinion but I just can't support such a ludicrous establishment, myself.

The Kettle River Museum is a "must see" to learn more about B.C.'s rich pioneer history. The…read morerailcar is so interesting, you can imagine yourself being transported back in time. The curators have collected many vintage items that history seems to come alive when touring the museum, train station, caboose and farm equipment.

This is an excellent museum to learn about the cultural and geological history of Sandpoint, Bonner…read moreCounty, and the northernmost tip of the Idaho panhandle. Admission is super cheap at $4 for adults so you'll find no less expensive entertainment anywhere. We've become somewhat connoisseurs of local museums and this one is among the best we've seen. Even though the space is small, the exhibits are well designed, topically arranged, and easy to read and understand. The collections are pretty extensive as well. I especially appreciate how well they handled some socially & historically challenging parts of human behavior during the time periods covered. Instead of sanitizing and whitewashing how people treated one another, this museum acknowledged our past without shame, blame, or condemnation--it was limited to the statements of events. Can't say enough good things about this place. Everyone needs to check this out.

A great find. Beautifully put together exhibits. Interesting and informative. All about the area,…read morethe people, the industry, and daily life. Not sure how they acquired all that they did but kudos to all involved over the decades creating and maintaining this place. Friendly staff, of course.

It's fun to learn a bit about the history of a place. On the day we came, the indoor exhibits were…read moreclosed. But the outdoor exhibits are open everyday and don't require a guide.

showing old style cottage and items from the last 100 years. Inexpensive and worthwhile. I…read morerecommend.

This is an outstanding museum! We came here because the rating were so good and we were not…read moredisappointed! The museum staff was a delight and played For us on her dulcimer! Every facet of life in the early 1900s was displayed. A great use of time and very inexpensive for the value received.

One of the best museums I've seen especially when size and funding are taken into consideration. An…read moreamazing amount of local artifacts on display and easy to see. Everything from jewelry. And musical instruments to reconstructed buildings and a 1947 fire truck. Volunteer was very knowledgeable and friendly. Cost only $2. This place is amazing!

Unique little place. The proprietor was interesting and hospitable, told us some stories about the…read moreanimals. His grandson was hilarious. He asked if we were looking to purchase something, so you can probably get pelts or full taxidermied animals here. He may even taxidermy for you, I don't know, we were just looking around. The maze next door is fun, and there's a spa if you need some relaxation after coming up against a giant freaking polar bear. I would definitely recommend you swing by.

From the owner: We offer several activities on our 5 acres , including a Wildlife Museum, Day Spa, a Cedar Tree…read moreMaze, camping areas and lots of flower and rock gardens, all by donation. Overnight accommodations are available with 2 different fire pits to enjoy on a nice evening if that's what you're after.

What an amazing place. After coming up here for 50 years I made my first visit to the museum. A…read moremust do for anyone who reads this. Not only is the collection they have collected exceptional the people are the best. We had stopped by having misread the hours of operation. We saw someone that was coming out of the building and they acted like we were old friends, welcomed us in and the head of the museum personally took us around for part of the tour.