Old Idaho Penitentiary
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Museums, Educational Services, Historical Places
2445 E Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712
208-334-2844
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Summer Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- General Info
- The Old Idaho Penitentiary was a functioning prison for 101 years. The Old Idaho Penitentiary opened its doors in 1872 to some of the West’s most desperate criminals. Today, visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows.The Old Idaho Penitentiary features thirty historic building and special exhibitions including the J.Curtis Earl Memorial Exhibit of Arms and Armaments.Event and Programs provide families, school groups and visitors an opportunity to relive the Old Pen's exciting past of daring escapes, scandals and executions.
- Extra Phones
Fax: 208-334-3225
- Hours
- Regular Hours
Mon - Sun: Martin Luther King Day2024/01/15 Closed New Year's Day2024/01/01 Closed Veterans Day2024/11/11 Closed Summer HoursMon - Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Day2024/11/28 Closed Independence Day2024/07/04 Closed Christmas Day2024/12/25 Closed Columbus Day2024/10/14 Closed - Categories
- Museums, Educational Services, Historical Places, Places Of Interest
- Services/Products
- Guided Tour Program, Self-Guided Program, Events, Exhibits, Scavenger Hunts and Activities
- Location
- Located on Warm Springs east of Boise.
- Neighborhoods
- North - East Ends, East End
- Amenities
- Commissary
- AKA
Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site
Old Idaho Penitentiary Site
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- Other Information
Parking: Lot
Good for Kids: Yes
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