The Oasis Bordello Museum is a former operating bordello in the historic mining town of Wallace Idaho. It is preserved exactly as it was left when it had to close its doors in 1988. The Oasis was hardly a unique establishment, being one of five such brothels along the town’s main street. Each business sported a neon sign advertising “rooms”—one Read more...

A free, family-friendly four acre river-front park and outdoor museum. Located adjacent to the Wallace Visitor Center, just off Interstate 90 at exit #61. The Mine Heritage Exhibition works in partnership with the Wallace Chamber of Commerce and City of Wallace to keep the exhibit open open year round, 24/7 with picnic areas and newly refurbished restrooms. See more about Read more...

The mission of the Wallace Public Library is to serve as a cultural, informational, educational, and recreational agency.  We are one of only three American cities that boast an original operational Carnegie Library. Open Mondays and Thursdays, Noon to 8 pm. Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays, Noon to 5:30 pm. Closed Saturdays and Sundays Now with new high speed internet along Read more...

The Historic Wallace Photo Museum in Wallace, Idaho displays images in large format of the photographs taken by Thomas Barnard and Nellie Stockbridge in their studio and in the surrounding community between 1893-1965. The original collection of over 200.000 images is preserved in the University of Idaho Library Special Collections Unit. It has been fully digitized and well indexed by Read more...

Quality & Experience in Every Detail. Featured twice on the Travel Channel’s Mystery at the Museum Series Here at the Wallace District Mining Museum, we’re committed to investing in education and research of the Coeur d’Alene Mining District and the Silver Valley. Over 50 exhibits to see and experience Over 5000 photos and maps to view Over 7000 sq. ft Read more...

The Northern Pacific Railroad Museum transports you back in time, when railroads were king of transportation. As you enter the museum, you step into the re-creation of an early working railroad station. Exhibits tell of the rich history of railroading in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District and the Depot itself. Railroads have been at work in the Coeur d’Alene silver Read more...

Wallace’s community center since 1928. Host to events large and small with spacious meeting and dining areas, two fully stocked bars and a full service commercial sized kitchen. Available for private rental —  hosting gatherings of up to 500 individuals Wallace Elks Lodge #331 is a fraternal organization dedicated to serving its membership and the community via youth activities and Read more...