ABOUT

The Central Idaho Historical Museum is located in McCall, Idaho. The museum’s four acre site consists of eight structures, seven of which were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 for the Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association (SITPA). All eight buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The crown jewel of our site is the remarkable Fire Warden’s House. This three-story log structure, built in 1937, is a stunning example of “American Rustic” architecture with a Finnish influence. The houses’ interior woodwork is beautifully crafted and the furnishings are original. To visit the Fire Warden’s House is to step back in time.

Our exhibits focus on local and regional subjects: CCC, fire lookouts, the McCall Mill, logging, Smokey the Bear, forestry and area history. The museum is honored to be the State of Idaho’s official site for “The Worker,” a bronze statue representing the young men of the CCC.

The Central Idaho Museum will be closed from August 17th, 2024 until the first week of June 2025.

**Private tours of the Fire Warden’s House ($10/person) can be scheduled for times outside of our normal operating hours from June 1st-October 15th. Scheduling is based on Museum staff availability and tours must be requested at least 7 days in advance. Go to the Site Tour page to request a tour.**

The museum is a self-funded, all volunteer, 501c3 organization supported by membership, site rentals, donations and grants.