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Museum of Clean
711 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States
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Review №1

This museum is everything clean. Clean habits, clean speech, clean design. You name it clean, it is there. This museum boasts an extensive collection of one of a kind cleaning appliances from early vacuums, mangles, cleaning supplies, brooms and cleaning apparatuses from around the world, all accompanied by a fun sense of humor. If you are lucky you will get to meet Mr. Don Aslett himself. There is a rich history there that has to been seen to be appreciated. Plan on spending at least an hour, if not two. We were there for a whole afternoon. As someone who does not particularly look forward to cleaning, I sill had quite the time here. As I said before, it is not a museum of cleaning, but rather a museum of all things clean, although there are quite a bit of cleaning related historical items to see. There is a floor dedicated to children’s amusements, although we were not inclined to see it as we were on a tight schedule. Do yourself a favor and if you are in the area, stop by and see the museum. You won’t regret it, the place is simply amazing. Meeting Don was very nice too.

Ch
Review №2

This place was simply amazing. I didnt have high expectations going into this but I do enjoy some of the more unusual locations so we went. This place was simply amazing and we received a personal tour by Don himself. He was the highlight by far and exudes so much passion and positive energy. This absolutely worth the trip. The kids had a blast. If you are wondering if you should go, just do it, you will not regret it.

De
Review №3

Amazing staff and what an incredible musuem. A lot of heart and effort has been put into making this place something to remember. I invite anyone passing through to visit, you will not regret it.

Mi
Review №4

Look, its not the Louvre but its very cute, .A man dedicated his life to learning about and improving the cleaning experience... He feels so passionate about it and grateful to how happy it made him that he wanted to share his love for it w the world... And I can appreciate that.We had fun, learned a thing or two and appreciate all the cleaning pun pieces, .

Al
Review №5

My husband and I had a lot of fun here. There was tons of things to look at. We even got to meet the museum curator Don Aslett. He is so cute and you can tell he has a passion for clean.

Li
Review №6

Everyone needs to go to this remarkable Museum. So well done and clean.... All aspects of clean in your daily living. Must go, perhaps a meeting with the creator himself, Don Aslett! Not to be missed!For visitors also: a member of Harvest Hosts. Delightful town and place!

Hi
Review №7

The staff was super sweet. It was a very Clean Museum . the price to get in was $6 they have 3 floors so its worth the money. Got to meet the owner. Very nice man!!

Ru
Review №8

Weve seen the billboards for years, and decided to stop by and check it out. A very worthwhile stop! A museum dedicated to clean... Clean homes, clean water, clean environment... And there is a lot of the museum dedicated to the history of cleaning. Fascinating things I never knew! AND, we got to meet Americas Cleaning Expert Don Aslett!! He showed us around part of the Museum and shared a lot of interesting facts with us.

Ja
Review №9

Outstanding museum. I highly recommend a visit here. We got to meet the founder Mr Don Aslett!!!

Su
Review №10

Full of fun and history! Nice to see Don, very friendly folks. Highly recommend!

Mi
Review №11

Such a fun museum for all ages. Got to meet and have a tour with the owner/founder; Mr Aslett. Would recommend the museum to friends, family and strangers.

Cl
Review №12

It was really interesting to see all this history! They had a great variety of products to show! There was also a lot of interactive exhibits which kept us interested

An
Review №13

We came here to celebrate my birthday, having read about the museum in the Atlas Obscura and seeking to experience the unique attraction for ourselves.We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, starting with a friendly welcome by a very enthusiastic staff member who took us on a brief tour and then gave us a copy of one of the founders books. We enjoyed all of the exhibits, particularly the interactive ones, and really appreciated all of the historical information and rare memorabilia that was on display.We had a chance to meet Don, who very happily showed us around some of his favorite pieces and have us some amusing stories and anecdotes, as well as a second book.Overall, the museum is a unique and interesting treasure with a rather eccentric spin that makes it enjoyable for people of all ages. I would recommend it to anyone who is in the area and has the time to stop by.

Sa
Review №14

This is a very fun place to visit. Great for kids and adults alike. I learned a lot (especially as a struggling cleaner)! Great tips to streamline the process and make it more efficient.

Ca
Review №15

The place is cool to understand the history behind what you use to clean with. Youll figure more things out about your average cleaner that might make you think differently

Ty
Review №16

Out of all the museums I’ve been too, the museum of clean has been the most thought provoking, and funny. The history of cleaning and staying clean is usually overlooked so visiting has been an eye opener. The displays are very whimsical, and humorously describe all the crazy cleaning inventions and tools throughout history.

Am
Review №17

Fun little museum. We were passing through and made a stop. Brad greeted us at the desk and gave us wonderful info about the museum and a bit of history of the founder. The museum has lots of things kids can touch and do, we enjoyed our time here!

Ma
Review №18

So many cool things to look at and read about. Amazing curration

Al
Review №19

Theres no way to skip this place if you are near Pocatello. Amazing exhibits for young and adults.

Su
Review №20

Way more fun than we were even expecting

Jo
Review №21

The content is fantastic, ranging from the oldest vaccuum, to a dinosaur made of cleaning parts. The staff is clearly impassioned about the museum. With an inexpensive entry free and tons of interactive exhibits, its great for kids.If youre looking to learn about the history of cleaning devices, start behind the check-in counter, and then go to the third floor, if theyll let you. True information is sporadic, with jokes dominating the placards. The organization leads a bit to be desired, particularly on the upper floor where a chronological approach would be appreciated.Do make sure to buy a toilet keychain on the way out.Youll want to spend at least an hour here; we ran out of time to see everything and will be returning soon.

Vi
Review №22

A fascinating combination of history and humor. Do plan to spend some time to see it all. Entertaining for all ages.

E
Review №23

You would think this would be boring considering the subject matter, but it wasnt at all. Enthusiastic guides, spacious layouts, and genuinely interesting memorabilia make this a must if you visit.

Ka
Review №24

A great road trip pit stop. Don Aslett showed us around the museum, very sweet and passionate man. Worth the stop!

Du
Review №25

Don Aslett, himself, showed us around the museum. Extremely interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves while there. Don has put a lot of love, time and money into the museum.

Ja
Review №26

Awesome! And Brad was an amazing tour guide.

Ha
Review №27

Soooo much fun, even for adults !

Ja
Review №28

An excellent place to take the family. The staff is extremely helpful and willing to help. A lot of hand on things for the kids. Family had a great time and we highly recommend it.

An
Review №29

A fun museum that teaches cleaning history with charm and humor. Many museums you come and look at old things, here they want you to interact with old things, very hands on museum. Very family friendly. While we were there we met the owner who was not afraid of grabbing things off display and showing us how they worked, clearly a guy who loves his job. The museum takes a very broad view on what clean is from political, environmental, historical and so on. The museum it self is designed with the highest Green building rate that was possible, the owner stated that if the museum of clean was all about being clean then it better live what it teaches. The museum is privately owned and as such is still a work in progress as funds become made available. Such a fun place to visit spent around 3hrs here total. Worth the trip.

Ja
Review №30

It was great. So much to see and most of the stuff is close up. Unusual place. Didnt know anything about the owner until now. He was very interesting.

do
Review №31

Dont wrinkle your nose and say why would I care about this museum? It was great fun and very interesting. If possible do the short guided tour it is very well done. Who knew vacuums and cleaning supplies could be so interesting. Alow about two hours or more to see it all.There are things for the kids to do too.

S
Review №32

Tours by the museum director are full of amazing stories and details. So many crazy and interesting things to see and do. The musical band sculptures made from cleaning equipment is very cool. Definitely worth visiting!

si
Review №33

Its HUGE! Theres so much to see! You wouldnt think cleaning supplies and tools would be that interesting, but I actually really really enjoyed it! Many different floors and supplies of all kinds from different eras. Lots of fun, and cool stuff for kids to enjoy too!

Va
Review №34

Fascinating place with fun folks in charge! Tons to see. Great for kids.

Ji
Review №35

So many interesting artifacts to explore on multiple floors of the museum. Well worth the price of admission

Je
Review №36

Don showed us around the first floor. The museum was great, but Dons stories and jokes made it even better!

Ja
Review №37

This is a must see destination in Pocatello. Its not a museum of clean-ING, its about the benefits of BEing clean; all the benefits of clean. There is a delightful sincerity and whimsy here that the world needs more of.

Ev
Review №38

WoW. Just wow, it is amazing to see such an amalgamation of history umbrella-ed under the word clean. It is absolutely worth going out if the way to enjoy this fascinating destination.

Be
Review №39

What a great place to walk around and explore with family and friends! Our group had a great time and the tour guide (the museum curator) was very enthusiastic and very fun! We even got to meet the founder himself and he chatted with us. We had alot of fun! Good place for kids too!

Tr
Review №40

Neat place. Bathrooms were filthy! .. j/k

Gr
Review №41

This is a really cute, neat kind of museum. They have some old cleaning supplies that I had no idea ever existed! Its really interesting to see how vacuums have evolved. And there are a lot of cute, punny displays or fun interactive things for kids and families. The staff are super personable. Don Aslett was there when I went, and he showed us around the first floor and cracked all sorts of hilarious jokes. He is the sweetest little old man. I would go again just to hear him talking and making jokes about something he loves so much.

Re
Review №42

Fun and unique museum. Great price!

Je
Review №43

Way funner than I thought it would be.

Ko
Review №44

Dude, the place is seriously awesome! 5+ floors of amazing exhibits, fun and engaging tidbits of explanations (including lots of humor), and staff that is not only friendly, but very knowledgeable about the history of every object. There was tons of awesome things for children to do, very entertaining for adults, and everything was super clean! (Pun intended.) If your in the area go check this place out, highly recommend for adults and children alike.

Ma
Review №45

Bathrooms are spotless. I visited around noon, got to talk to Don. Dude believes in clean. I think to him clean is like God. I dont know. By floor three though, the mops and solvents, something started to feel off and I left. Not his or the brooms fault.

Mi
Review №46

The staff was very energetic and helpful, the museum had lots of stuff in it

Ca
Review №47

Eclectic museum highlighting all things clean.

Va
Review №48

Took a field trip there with the grand babies head start class. The staff keep them interested and entertained. Very unique place everyone should see.

Al
Review №49

We loved this museum !! The tour with Brad through  the main floor was so entertaining.  The two hours  we had was not enough,so we returned  the next day and had opportunity to meet Don Aslett. He is so kind and funny. I love his books ! They are full of inspiring sand helpful  insights.The Museum of  Clean was the highlight of our road trip through Idaho.

Ka
Review №50

Its amazing to look around in. Don gave us a wonderful small tour. He is a cool guy. Its worth the time and money.

Lu
Review №51

The Museum Of Clean is my favorite place to visit. Every time I end up in Idaho, I have to check it out. I love cleaning and history, so this is the perfect place for me. Don Aslett is often there giving tours and signing books. Its fun for people of all ages. Make sure to stop by if youre ever in town!

Ch
Review №52

We were so surprised, what an amazing fun place.Kids loved the tour of the museum, staff was great.Kids keep asking you go back.

Yu
Review №53

Really interesting and fun place to go for an afternoon. The proprietors have a great sense of humor. Well worth it.

Ni
Review №54

Admission was $6/adult and worth it! The museum seems to be growing but still feels like an intimate experience where a docent (the museum director Brad in our case) will lead you on a punny walk through some of the museum’s more interesting items. There is thoughtful information about trash and recycling in addition to many vacuums. The highlight was meeting Don the founder- he obviously loves what he does and as new business owners we were inspired talking with him in the library containing the many books he’s written.

Ni
Review №55

Hi from Belgium. What a surprise! Such nice people and what a great and funny museum. Wer has a tour by the director Brad and then had the chance to meet the famous owner Don. Both are extremely nice people we even received a books for free and signed by the owner Don. And all that for just 7 $. Dont miss this museum. Texans gone live it ;)

Ca
Review №56

This is a very unique museum. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Ma
Review №57

Best darned museum Ive seen in ages! Informative, humorous, well thought out displays, friendly staff and actually the cleanest place Ive been to!Highly recommend - good for kids of all ages.

Da
Review №58

Best 4 hours that flew by like it was a hour!

Za
Review №59

Very unique. Never would have guessed that a museum full of cleaning products and items would be so captivating. My wife and I stopped in because we had some time to kill but we ended up staying for two hours. A fascinating look at how cleaning has changed our society.

Re
Review №60

What a fascinating place, I had no idea! Id recommend it to any curious person! We had a brief tour given by the founder/ owner himself.

An
Review №61

Literally puns about cleaning everywhere totally worth it!

An
Review №62

This was a great surprise. We spent almost 6 hours taking it all in. Had no idea a Museum of clean could be this much fun. Many really fascinating displays!

Li
Review №63

Was blessed to be able to meet the Founder during my stop. Amazing place that has lots of creative humor in recycling old cleaning items, plus education.

Mi
Review №64

The sound of this place is admittedly a bit quirky, and although weve talked about visiting for the last couple years it wasnt until this last weekend when we finally made it in. What a neat place. My wife isnt generally a fan of museums but she had a blast here. Loads of interesting things to look at.The guided tour (by Brad) was a must. A truly fantastic experience; very entertaining, equally interactive, and longer than expected. The guided tour really added a lot to the experience for us. Brad, the guide, was also great at keeping our toddler entertained and frequently called him up by name to help demonstrate certain elements of the museum.Not only is there a lot of interesting stuff for adults, but there is an equal (or more) amount of stuff for kids. Several great little play areas are scattered through the lobby and second floor, as well as several interactive exhibits that our toddler really enjoyed.Overall, our whole party was very impressed. We only saw about half of the museum but we will definitely be going back and Id highly recommend checking it out if youre in the area. Its truly a gem in this small town.

He
Review №65

A truly unique experience fun for the whole family! The staff was unbelievably kind and informative. We were so excited to find such a fun place to visit while passing through town.

Am
Review №66

Surprised by how fun this place wash. Kids loved it!

St
Review №67

What an amazing experince!! I had no idea what to expect when I heard the name (Museum of clean). Its so hands on for children its unbelievable!! Definitely go if you are in the pocatello area!!

Ro
Review №68

Amazing! A must see museum in Southern Idaho. Fun, very interesting, and loaded with lots of cool stuff. Dont pass this up.

Bo
Review №69

Interesting place showing a lot of cleaning machines.

wi
Review №70

Very interesting. We met the owner and founder in person and he took time out to show us around ... In person!

Br
Review №71

If you are spending the day in Pocatello, take a couple of hours to visit the Museum of Clean. Your kids will love it and you might get a chance to meet Don Aslett, the founder himself.

Br
Review №72

Been in here many times and it never ceases to amaze me! I had no idea that certain appliances existed further back in time than when...electricity was available for everyone!

Je
Review №73

It was pretty fun. They have some games throughout that keep it interesting. A bunch of random stuff is there to be discovered. They keep building and expanding it so could worth another visit.

Ch
Review №74

Fun, entertaining and informative

KE
Review №75

Very interesting. lots of stuff to see. reasonable entry price.

Mi
Review №76

Great museum! I highly recommend seeing this! More than you would think to see and the staff is great!

Je
Review №77

We had a blast here. Don spent over an hour with us showing us around. He has a wonderful sense of humor and when he discovered my wife is a bit gullible played with her in the most delightful way. At 82 years young he has an incredible wit about him and this is reflected throughout the museum. This was most delightful. This is a must see if you are in town!

ma
Review №78

Has many interesting pieces all related to cleaning. Some neat old supplies that were nostalgic. I learned a bit about older technology and am grateful for the cleaning tools I have now. Lol

Ph
Review №79

Very interesting museum and one of the few places in Pocatello with things for small children to do. Their kids world is fun and the game floor is entertaining for kids and adults alike. My two year old enjoyed looking at all the different vacuums!

Si
Review №80

Very unique place definitely a must see!

Je
Review №81

Good clean fun :)Make sure you get the guided tour if possible

Mo
Review №82

Great for the kids! My kids have never touched a typewriter until today. :) Unique items Ive never seen in other museums. We appreciated the spacious environment and easy parking.

Br
Review №83

Best and most unique museum in Idaho!!!! Very kind friendly, too.

E
Review №84

Super fascinating place for kids and adults! Huge building with lots to see! Plus there was a really fun, energetic, and knowledgeable tour guide! Great place to go if you want to learn while having fun!

Tr
Review №85

I dont have the words to share how interesting this place is. I could have spent all day there. If you like history and looking at pieces from the past and reading stories about them and art made from just about everything, (then this is the place to go ) The vacuum collection is unbelievable,the owners are super friendly and dont forget the photo op and the end

Br
Review №86

It sounds like a kind of silly theme for a museum, but it was actually really fun and interesting.

Ma
Review №87

We loved the Museum of Clean! We usually drive straight through Pocatello when going through Idaho but we saw a billboard for the museum and thought we would give it a try. The staff gave us a very warm welcome and gave us a great introduction to the museum. We were also able to meet the founder Don Aslett and he was gracious enough to walk around with us a bit and give us a tour of a few exhibits.The exhibits are well done, very informative, and they have some very cool pieces. There is a lot of humor throughout which definitely adds to it. The museum is also very kid friendly. They loved the interactive exhibits. My kids cried when it was time to leave! A few days later when we were driving home and passed through Pocatello they asked if we could stop at the museum again.If you go, plan on taking a few hours, especially if you have children. The museum is all about cleanliness in general and I think anyone would enjoy it if they go in with an open mind. I wasnt sure what to expect when we were headed there but I ended up very satisfied and I would love to go back again sometime.

Mo
Review №88

Super cool and kid friendly exhibits.

Xo
Review №89

We were a bit skeptical prior to coming. But it was actually pretty cool and neat. Super affordable, and you even get a book at the end. The staff takes pride in their museum, they have a lot of things for kids as well. Highly recommend this place if youre coming from out of town its affordable and something to do Solo or with the whole family.

an
Review №90

Yes yes yes it is worth seeing! We loved this musuem, it is full of amusing and interesting things and it is impossible to enjoy everything and every trick in just one visit. We had the wonderful opportunity of meeting Don Aslett and my desire to shoot a picture together was transformed into a wonerful private tour for the two of us. Don is positive, fun, inquisitive, and this is reflected in every corner of his museum with the big windows that he insisted in pointing out, because he dislikes dark and boring museums. Wherever you turn there is something to discover, something to laugh about, someting to learn. Above all the idea that underlines the entire exhibition. Do not forget the Orchester, the toilets and the videos.Thank you Don also for the book that you gave us ... and thanks for replying to you question: IS THERE LIFE AFTER HOUSEWORKS?:-)

Me
Review №91

So fun. Lots to see

Ju
Review №92

Its really a great museum. Its really huge, with four floors filled with all kind of things related to cleaning and higene - a huge collection of hundreds of historic vacuums, but also toilets, baths, washing machines, dishwashers, irons and lots of curiosities... And a great tour by Brad. Really a quirky gem worth a stop.

Na
Review №93

Wow, great place!

Lo
Review №94

Such a wacky fun stop.

Lo
Review №95

Surprisingly interesting, educational and.... Clean!

Mi
Review №96

So many vacuums and stories and facts

JB
Review №97

I love the tour! We jump in on one that was already 10 minutes in and when she finished she took us back to what we missed. Loved the creativity and history- thank you!

Ri
Review №98

Really enjoyed the museum and the discussions with Don. It is educational, as well as amusing for the kids. The museum is well thought out and very professional. I was leery at first about a museum dedicated to Clean, but was won over as I toured around. I also liked the focus on decluttering.

Sa
Review №99

Really wasnt expecting to be fascinated by what was on display there, but totally was. Got a visit/tour by Don Aslett which made it extra special.

To
Review №100

This place is a labor of love, and it shows! While not quite as polished or interactive as other museums, the Museum of Clean offers an interesting perspective into what it means to be clean.The collections of antique cleaning equipment is interesting and I really enjoyed the art on display. The kid area in the multi-level metal sphere certainly looks cool.If youre in the area, its definitely worth checking out.

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  • Address:711 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States
  • Site:https://museumofclean.com/visit/
  • Phone:+1 208-236-6906
Categories
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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