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Basque Museum and Cultural Center

Basque Museum & Cultural Center

Mailing Address
611 Grove St.
Boise, ID 83702

Street Address
611 Grove St.
Boise, ID 83702

  • Phone: (208) 343-2671
  • Fax: (208) 336-4801
Nearest City: Boise
Location: Southwestern Idaho, at Boise
Directions: 607 & 611 Grove St. in Downtown Boise

Information

Boise is home to the highest concentration of Basques in the United States. The Basque Museum and Cultural Center provides a glimpse into the history of the Basques in Idaho and their old-world origins. Visitors can be guided through a historic building, the 1864 Cyrus Jacobs-Uberuaga house, which was a pioneer family home and later used as a Basque boarding house from 1910 until 1969. The museum includes exhibits, classrooms, archives, a library and a gift shop. Extended tours available after hour for groups of 12 or more, call ahead for scheduling.

Season: All Year
Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat., 11am-3pm; Closed Sun.-Mon. & holidays. Call ahead to schedule group tours.

Fees: Adults $4, Senior (55+) $3, Kids $2, under 5 free.

Facilities

Gift Shop , Handicap Access , Restrooms

Location

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