Description
Built in 1870 of handcut sandstone, the Idaho Penitentiary in Boise is now home to the Idaho Transportation and History of Electricity exhibits as well as the Museum of Mining and Geology.
Address
Old Idaho State Penitentiary Historic Site
2445 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712-8254
United States
Phone 1 (208) 334-2844
Hours
May 25 to September 3
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 4 to May 24
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Memorial Day - USA (Last Monday, May)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Cost
Adult$5.00
Child 6-12$3.00
Senior$4.00
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