Basque Museum and Cultural Center - Southwestern Idaho Tourism

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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

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.

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Overview 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, $8/person.
Season(s): All Year

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Facilities Gift Shop , Handicap Access , Restrooms

Southwest Idaho Travel Association 1-800-635-5240