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Idaho Museum of Natural History seeks operating funds to sustain new mobile museum program
Summary
The Idaho Museum of Natural History said a new three‑year grant will fund purchase of a mobile museum van and part‑time staff, and the museum requested state operating support to sustain and expand visits — particularly to rural counties — after the temporary grant ends.
Kevin Campbell, presenting the Idaho Museum of Natural History budget, told the committee the museum holds about 1.5 million artifacts and has 8.2 authorized FTP.
Director Leif Tapanila said the museum received a three‑year grant from the David B. Jones Foundation totaling $180,000 to buy a van in year one and provide two years of part‑time educator support. The mobile museum is expected to travel about 6,000 miles annually visiting schools…
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