Field Trip to Minidoka National Historic Site

Image of a winding road at the top. The Brigham City Museum of Art and History logo is in the top left hand corner and underneath it is an image of one of the barracks at the Minidoka National Historic Site. In the top right hand corner in a white circle with a blue and green ring around it reads, "Attendance is FREE but you must register to attend." Underneath this is a graphic of a gray car. To the left of the car and down to the bottom of the graphic it reads, "Visit Minidoka National Historic Site. April 18. In the spirit of Continuing the Journey, the Brigham City Museum staff will be leading a trip to the Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome County, Idaho. Join us for a guided tour and explore the visitor center and historic site. This is a half-mile walking tour along dirt and gravel trails. Temperatures can change drastically, and there is little-to no share on site. Final Destination: 1428 Hunt Rd, Jerome, ID.

April 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

In the spirit of Continuing the Journey, the Brigham City Museum staff will be leading a trip to the Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome County, Idaho on April 18th, 2026. Although little remains of the barbed-wire fences and tar-papered barracks, the Minidoka concentration camp once held over 13,000 Japanese Americans in the Idaho desert.

We will be carpooling to the site. When registering, please make sure to fill out how you are planning to travel to the site. If you need a ride, make sure to mark that on the form so that we can arrange a ride for you. It is a 2-2.5 hour drive to the site. This is a FREE program, however, in order to participate in the tour and gain access to the visitor center, you must register below! You only need to register once for your group.

Parking: Please park at the Visitor Center parking lot at 1428 Hunt Rd, Jerome ID, 83338.

Schedule:

  • 11:15AM: Meet at the Brigham City Museum.
  • 11:30AM: Leave Brigham City.
  • 2:00PM-4:30PM: Explore the visitor center and take a tour of the site.
  • 5:00PM: Leave the Minidoka site and head back to Brigham City.
  • 7:30PM: Arrive at the Brigham City Museum.

Upon arrival, you will have the chance to explore the visitor center and read the exhibits to learn more about the site. You will also watch a short, 30-minute film, “Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp”, which can be found on their website here: Minidoka National Historic Site if you would like to watch it before our visit.

Then the group will gather and be led by a ranger on a 1-1.5 hour tour. This is a half-mile walking tour along dirt and gravel trails. Visitors will be allowed inside two different historic buildings during the tour. The tour may include the use of stairs and walking on uneven terrain. Contact the Brigham City Museum if you have questions or concerns about accessibility during the program. In total, we will be spending around 2-2.5 hours at the site.

While we welcome everyone on this trip, it is not recommended for small children. Please do what works best for your family.

Rules and Regulations at the Site and What to Bring:

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring layers. The temperatures can vary drastically.
  • Bring water and a hat as there is little to no shade on site. Water fountains and a water bottle filling station are available near the restrooms.
  • Dogs are not allowed on trails or inside buildings, except service animals.
  • Collection of rocks, plants, animals, and artifacts is strictly prohibited. Please only take memories and photos from the site.
  • The site is a pack in, pack out site. Please ensure that all trash brought to the site is taken back with you.
  • The site is one of traumatic history and a place of reflection. Be respectful of the experiences of incarcerees. Use inside voices in the visitor center. Give your best attention to your Ranger so everyone can hear them.
  • Lunch will not be provided on this tour. We encourage you to pack a lunch and snacks to eat on your way to the site. There are picnic tables at the visitor center if you want to arrive early and eat before the tour.

This is a FREE program, however, in order to participate in the tour and gain access to the visitor center, you must register below! You only need to register once for your group.

Minidoka National Historical Park Trip

Terms of Service

Liability Release

In consideration of participating in the above activity, I hereby take action for myself, my heirs, and assigns and waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for damages for death, personal injury, property damage, theft or actions of any kind which I may release is intended to discharge in advance Brigham City Corporation, their officers, agents and volunteers; the activity sponsors officers, directors, volunteers and official entities mentioned above. Recreational activities involve an element of risk or danger of accidents, and knowing those risks, I hereby assume those risks.

Parental Consent (Required if participant is under 18 years of age)

I hereby give my consent for the above listed participant to participate in the above activity and I execute the above liability release on their behalf.

Consent For Treatment

In the event that I sustain injury or illness while competing in this activity, I hereby authorize any emergency first aid, medication, medical treatment or surgery deemed necessary by licensed medical personnel, I also give my permission for attending medical personnel to execute on my behalf my permission forms or other necessary medical documents and to act in my behalf if I am not immediately available to do so.

Consent For Pictures

I hereby consent to allow my picture and/or likeness to appear in any official documentary, promotional, exclusive television, social media, radio or film coverage of the Brigham City Community and Economic Development Department in any manner incidental to my participation in the activity of the Brigham City Community and Economic Development Department without compensation to me.

 

Minidoka National Historic Site

1428 Hunt Rd
Jerome, Idaho 83338 United States + Google Map
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Brigham City Museum of Art & History

435-226-1439

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