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Top 10 Specialty Museums in Boise, Idaho (ID)
Nature is a big part of Boise, Idaho. The snow-capped Rocky Mountains serve as a backdrop, the Boise River and its riverfront paths wind through the city and skiing is a short drive away. Boise's varied museums include the Idaho History Museum, the Boise Art Museum, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center and the interactive Discovery Museum of Idaho. Unique attractions include Old Idaho Penitentiary and historic Pioneer Village. Old Boise offers shopping, dining, culture and nightlife.
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1. Re-POP Gifts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
An eclectic mix of Pop Culture goodness. From life sized cardboard cut-outs and coloring books to jewelry, mugs, t-shirts and recycled records, you're sure to find something for everyone! Much of the shop features local and regional artists pop inspired creations. Attractions include: a full scale screen accurate replica of the 11th Doctor's TARDIS, a Hobbit Hole, Captain Kirks command chair (with green screen photo-op), Platform 9 3/4 (w/green screen photo-op), Stranger Things living room, Sherlocks door/Friends door, Stormtrooper, and Idaho's only Zoltar fortune telling machine.
Reviewed By 750GregC - Los Angeles, United States
Walking around beautiful, spotlessly clean downtown Boise and stumbled onto Re-pop. AWESOME store. Reminded me of the cool places on Melrose in Los Angeles before the city turned to disgusting. Cool, funny, interesting stuff. Totoro toys, Gizmo, so many comedy shirts and toys from so many super random and obscure movies and games. Amazing stuff, and really cool staff.
2. James Castle House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Serving as a testimony to the life and work of American artist, James Castle and rooted in Castle’s sense of wonder and discovery, the house today is a center for contemporary and historical exhibits, tours, performances, talks, an Artist-in-Residence program, and community partnerships. Both the historic buildings and the new wing invite you to explore the spaces unique only to James Castle.
Reviewed By msmaxey2813 - Meridian, United States
The James Castle House has many layers. The tours and gallery experience provide information about James Castle’s life and home. The artist in residence space is a way for artists to connect with the space and the public in a different way and the general store has nostalgic pieces similar to items that James Castle had along with contemporary items that relate to the place.
3. Boise Watershed Environmental Education Center
4. Basque Museum & Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Contains exhibits and collections that provide a look at the Basque heritage, history and culture.
Reviewed By lfsunflower - Durango, United States
After visiting the museum and learning about the history and rich culture of the Basques in Idaho, check out the boarding house next to the museum. I hope you get to see the 3D photos--so cool! Go to the restaurant across the street for delicious paella too.
5. Museum of Mining & Geology
6. Idaho Black History Museum
7. Yanke Motor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
8. Firefusion Studio & Delia Dante Gallery
Delia Dante is an award winning metal and glass enamel artist who recently opened an new gallery, studio and boutique in the heart of downtown Boise. She produced such masterpieces as the 14 foot sculpture “Me Deuce” at the bar in Barbacoa Grill. Students experience an exciting and socially engaging atmosphere while they are designing and creating exquisite and dramatically colorful art!
9. Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
