The best museums in Boise City in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Boise City, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Boise City? These are the best ones:

  1. Zoo Boise1

    Zoo Boise

     Boise City, ID
    Julia Davis Park is home to several prominent sites and attractions. These include museums such as the Boise Art Museum, the Idaho Historical Museum, and the Idaho Black History Museum. Other attractions within the park include Zoo Boise, the Idaho Rose Society, and the Gene Harris Band Shell. These diverse attractions offer a wide range of experiences for visitors to the park.
  2. Boise Art Museum2

    Boise Art Museum

     Boise City, ID
    The Boise Art Museum (BAM) is a cultural attraction located in Boise, Idaho. It is part of a series of public museums and cultural attractions in Julia Davis Park. This location makes it a convenient stop for tourists exploring the park and the city's cultural scene.
  3. World Center For Birds of Prey3

    World Center For Birds of Prey

     Boise City, ID
    The World Center for Birds of Prey, located in Boise, Idaho, serves as the headquarters for The Peregrine Fund. This international non-profit organization is dedicated to the conservation of endangered raptors worldwide. The center is a hub for research, breeding, and education about these magnificent birds, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in wildlife conservation.
  4. Idaho Black History Museum4

    Idaho Black History Museum

     Boise City, ID
  5. Old Idaho State Penitentiary5

    Old Idaho State Penitentiary

     Boise City, ID
    The Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site, located east of Boise, Idaho, was a functional prison from 1872 to 1973. It started as a single cell house and grew into a complex of several distinctive buildings surrounded by a 17-foot-high sandstone wall. The stone for the wall was quarried from the nearby ridges by the resident convicts, who also assisted in later constructions.
  6. Idaho Military History Museum6

    Idaho Military History Museum

     Boise City, ID
    The Idaho Military History Museum is situated at Gowen Field, in close proximity to Boise, Idaho. This location is easily accessible and provides a convenient spot for tourists interested in military history.
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    Idaho State Museum

     Boise City, ID
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    Discovery Center of Idaho

     Boise City, ID
    Your kids will love the demonstrated physic laws. So much hands-on fun!
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    Basque Museum & Cultural Center

     Boise City, ID
    This museum provides a look into Basque culture and heritage, since in Boise there is the second largest Basque community in the world.
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    Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology

     Boise City, ID
    Learn about Idaho's rich mining and natural resources heritage. Admission free! Stop by when around Penitentiary.

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