Operating Hours & Seasons

Minidoka's Visitor Center opens for the season on February 22, 2020
The former warehouse #5, which served as an automotive repair shop at the incarceration site during WWII, has been renovated into a state of the art facility to house the Visitor Center for Minidoka National Historic Site.The space includes a ranger information desk, bookstore and retail space, theater, and exhibition space.

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Minidoka National Historic Site is located at 1428 Hunt Road in Jerome, Idaho — 20 miles northeast of Twin Falls, Idaho. Admission is free. The site is open daily from sunrise to sunset for self-guided tours on the 1.6 mile walking tour. For more information, please call (208) 825-4169, explore our Minidoka National Historic Site Facebook Page, or email us at miin_information@nps.gov.

Minidoka Visitor Center is closed for the season. Please check the After Hours Box for brochures and the passport stamp. The historic site grounds are open year-round for self-guided walking tours. The visitor center is expected to open for the 2025 summer season starting Memorial Day to Labor Day. Restrooms are not available when the visitor center is closed.

The walking trail is open from sunrise to sunset, every day of the year. This 1.6 mile trail features 25 outdoor exhibit signs that interpret the site's historic structures and landscape. Pets and recreational vehicles are prohibited on the trail. Service animals and motorized scooters for people with disabilities are allowed. Please be aware of bees, snakes, and other animals that may be encountered in the area-- stay safe and stay away from wildlife.

Tours for Schools and Large Groups

Schools and other educational groups may request tours outside of regular visitor center hours, including the Fall and Spring months. For further information please visit: Field Trips - Minidoka National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)


Please check back before you visit as schedules are subject to change.




Last updated: September 28, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1428 Hunt Road
Jerome, ID 83338

Phone:

208-825-4169

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