Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Boise
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
Basque history in a landmark 1910 home. Museum highlights Basque heritage & cultural exhibits with library archives & educational programs.
Idaho State Museum
Displays about Idaho state heritage. Museum with permanent, temporary & interactive exhibitions about Idaho history, nature & culture.
Boise Art Museum
Local artwork & traveling exhibitions. Contemporary artwork & exhibitions housed in an art deco building, with an outdoor sculpture garden.
Discovery Center of Idaho
Interactive science museum. Kid-friendly science museum featuring interactive exhibits explaining complex ideas.
Boise Depot
Historic site with panoramic city views. Landmark train depot offers public tours & event space, plus park grounds & gardens with city views.
MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game
Wildlife viewing around a stream. Park with underwater fish viewing areas along a stream & walking paths amid wild birds & deer.
Idaho Botanical Garden
Diverse outdoor gardens, art & exhibits. Year-round living museum with self-guided tours through 33 acres of unique native & exotic gardens.
Old Idaho Penitentiary Site
Historic prison offering daily tours. 1872 prison features 30 historic buildings with special exhibitions & self-guided walking tours.
Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology
Exhibits & education on geology/mining. Museum featuring exhibits & educational programs about Idaho’s geologic history & mining heritage.
Idaho Pinball Museum
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Aquarium of Boise
Hands-on animal exhibits & touch pools. Aquarium with exotic fish, sharks & an array of sea creatures, plus kid-friendly touch pools.
The Peregrine Fund's World Center For Birds of Prey
Educational complex with hawks & eagles. Indoor/outdoor center dedicated to birds of prey, with live falcons, eagles, vultures, hawks & owls.
Children’s Museum of Idaho
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Warhawk Air Museum
Museum on the history of aviation. Planes & flying memorabilia from WWI to the jet era are on display at this aviation museum.
Boise Basin Museum
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