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Boise Museums and Boise Art Galleries
(Boise, Idaho - ID, USA)



Art galleries, museums and historic buildings are all present in the Boise area and have become popular attractions in their own right.

The Boise Art Museum is the city's premier art gallery and contains a wealth of paintings and sculptures, while other popular museums celebrate the history around Boise and Idaho. The Basque Museum and Cultural Center in Boise provides an insight into the European immigrants and the Idaho State Historical Museum features exhibitions about Native Americans. Here is some further information about the main museums and art galleries in Boise.




Boise Museums and Art Galleries: Boise Art Museum (BAM) - 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, Idaho (ID), 83702, USA
+1 208 345 8330
Home to a large, permanent collection of art works, the Boise Art Museum was founded in the 1930s and houses 15 spacious galleries. Attractions include a sculpture garden, exhibitions by local Boise and Idaho artists, guided tours and popular seasonal events.
Boise museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Boise museum admission: charge, discounts for students, children and seniors, children under six free

Boise Museums and Art Galleries: Basque Museum and Cultural Center - 611 Grove Street, Boise, Idaho (ID), 83702, USA
Tel: +1 208 343 2671
As well as boasting an outstanding setting, Boise is also home to a large Basque community, the ancestors of early immigrants that arrived from the Spanish Basque region. The Basque Museum and Cultural Center delves into the heritage of these interesting people with worthwhile collections, exhibits and tours.
Boise museum open: daily
Boise museum admission: free

Boise Museums and Art Galleries: Idaho State Historical Museum - 610 North Julia Davis Drive, Boise, Idaho (ID), 83702, USA
+1 208 334 2120
Standing in downtown Boise, the Idaho State Historical Museum is dedicated to the history of prehistoric cultures in the area, including information about Native Americans and the pioneer settlements. Founded around 100 years ago, this is the most popular museum in both the city and state, with highlights including details about the gold rush, fur trade exhibits and many important local artifacts.
Boise museum open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Boise museum admission: charge, discounts for children, children under six free

 
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