Boise Art Museum

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670 E Julia Davis Dr
Boise, ID 83702
+1 (208) 345-8330
http://www.boiseartmuseum.org
The Boise Art Museum was established in 1931, as the Boise Art Association by a group of thirty people interested in promoting art in Boise, Idaho. In 1937, the association s goals were realized through a partnership between the Boise Art Association, the city of Boise, Idaho., and the federal Works Progress Administration. Exclusively managed by volunteers from the Boise Art Association, the 3,000-square-foot art deco building was composed of two galleries and a small office space. Although the gallery did not actively collect, it presented local and regional art. Upon completion of the expansion in 1988, the museum was renamed Boise Art Museum to reflect its focus on developing its permanent collection. In 1997, BAM increased its facilities by 13,800 square feet.

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3.547 reviews
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Hart P.
2/17/2019

I had a free day in Boise and was told that the BAM had a doughnut exhibit. Food and art, peaked my interest. I am really glad I came. The doughnuts were ceramic and covered a whole wall. Each...

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Caletta G.
11/5/2024

I had high hopes for my visit to the Boise Art Museum, however it was a horrible disappointment from the moment I walked in the door. The admissions girl was incredibly rude and condescending, and...

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Todd M.
1/7/2025

Some great exhibits roll through periodically, but the museum staff are like robots or zombies. Are they human? Can they smile? Blink 3 times if you need help? What's in the water there?

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Timothy C.
7/19/2023

Last week, after sooo long, I finally made it the Boise Art Museum. First time ever going there and probably...my last. Ok, art museums have always been one of my favorite places to go and will...

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Gisela J.
3/9/2023

My daughter had a free pass for the Boise art museum. We decided to go. It was a nice experience. They had accessible ramps all around, so it was nice that my daughter was able to explore and see...

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