The Emu-Z-Um is a rural museum of historical Idaho that includes a wide
collection of artifacts of the late 1800's and early 20th century from
Idaho's early settlement. This diverse collection of everyday items including period clothing, antique kitchen gadgets to frontier farming and ranching implements gives you a wonderful glimpse into how Idaho's early settlers lived, worked, and played.
If you have never seen a mining ghost town, there is also a significant number of artifacts from Owyhee county's old mining town of Silver City. You will come away with a much better understanding of what life was like in an early Idaho mining town.
Most of these items are in unheated buildings or are outside, so wear seasonal appropriate clothing.
Remember when life was a little slower, living a little
simpler and Coke was just a nickel?
Well, just 30 minutes south of Mountain Home, Idaho, you can turn back
the clock to that carefree time.
Travel back to see an authentic replica of an early 1860’s
town with wooden sidewalks, and picture-perfect storefronts. You can even visit the town jail.
View real artifacts of Idaho’s Native American past and find
out how early settlers made Idaho their home.
Live the experience of Silver City, Idaho’s boomtown of the
19th century, including the relocation of the Silver City
Schoolhouse Museum, and a reproduction of a real silver mine.
Walk through history to see Silver City’s first hand-built
automobile. And find out how it came to be.
From antique farming equipment to period clothing, Jack and
Belva Lawson welcome you to their Emu-Z-Um – a whimsical name inspired by the
100-plus emus the Lawson's once raised at their ranch. If you have never seen an emu, they still have a couple left.
For those of you who may have noticed, "em uzum" in Armenian means "I want". Even though Jack and Belva are not Armenian, they "want" you to have a good time when you come to see the Em-Z-Um.
The Emu-Z-Um is an experience the whole-family will enjoy. We are looking forward to seeing you!
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Some Internet mapping programs give an incorrect location for the Emu-Z-um.
