Boise Depot

Happening TODAY (Sunday, July 14) a special Character Encounter during our Sunday open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Boise Depot. This event is free and fun for the whole family. Characters joining us include Captain Hook with Peter Pan and Wendy, Mary Poppins and Bert, Belle, Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland characters and several others! Plus, free Depot tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. Event details: https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2024/july/boise-depot-special-event-character-encounter/

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a special "Character Encounter" this Sunday, July 14 at the Boise Depot! Meet characters from your favorite shows and stories throughout our 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. open house. This is a free, family-friendly event. A face painter and a food vendor will also be on-site and our usualy Depot tours will be offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. View the event page: https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2024/july/boise-depot-special-event-character-encounter/

Photo: The Wizard of Oz Characters in the Great Hall

The Boise Depot is open Sunday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free tours are offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. and all ages are welcome. Learn about the history of this incredible building, its architecture and more. No registration required!

Spend Father's Day at the Boise Depot! 🚂 The Great Hall and surrounding areas will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. Plus, you can join a free tour at noon or 1:30 p.m. to learn all about the Depot's history, architecture and more. All ages are welcome!

Take mom to the Boise Depot for Mother's Day! We are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. The weather looks beautiful and the flowers are blooming in the Platt Gardens. See you on Sunday, May 12!

We’re here until 5 p.m. with model trains, classic cars, face painting, cookie decorating and food vendors celebrating the Depot’s 99th anniversary! Parking on site is limited so we recommend using the dirt lot off S. Ruby Street.

The Boise Depot Great Hall got its holiday makeover this week! 🎄 Come see us this Sunday, December 3 for an open house and free tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome!

We will be collecting toys to benefit Toys for Tots during public hours on Sundays & Mondays (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) starting Nov 12 until Jan 5. Hope to see you there!

Join us this Sunday, October 15 at the Boise Depot for free tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. Experience the beautiful fall colors in the Platt Gardens and learn more about the history of this iconic building. No registration is required and all ages are welcome!

Join us Sunday and Monday for our final August open houses! Free tours will be offered Sunday, August 27 at noon and 1:30 p.m.

Join us for an open house at the Boise Depot this Sunday, August 13 starting at 11 a.m. with free tours offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. Explore the grounds, visit the bell tower and more! This event is free and no pre-registration is required.

We recently had a special visitor at the Boise Depot who filled us in on the story behind this incredible architectural model. David Knoll, who stopped by an open house in June, created the model and it remains one of the larger artifacts on display in the Depot. The model was commissioned during the Morrison Knutson-led restoration and renovation of the Boise Depot in the early 1990s. Knoll was tapped by architect George Notter to build the depot model in 1991 while working for his father’s firm – Knoll Architectural Models. Notter served as Morrison Knudsen’s restoration and renovation architect. Learn more on our Boise Depot history webpage: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/facilities/boise-depot/history-of-the-boise-depot/

Photo: David Knoll visits his architectural model on display at the Boise Depot (June 2023)

Spend part of your Memorial Day weekend at the Boise Depot 🚂 Join us for an open house and free tours this Sunday, May 28! Learn more about the history of one of Boise’s most iconic buildings and walk the beautiful Platt Gardens. Guided tours start at noon and 1:30 p.m. and they are free for all ages, no registration required.

Free tours this Sunday! Join us for an open house at the Boise Depot from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 21 and take a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Tours start at noon and 1:30 p.m. and include a ride up into the bell tower. No registration is required and all ages are welcome!

We have a free open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. coming up this Sunday, December 4 at the Boise Depot. Explore this historic Boise landmark and take a tour with one of our knowledgable guides. Tours start promptly at noon and 1:30 p.m. More event information: https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2022/december/boise-depot-open-house-and-tours/

Boise Depot Open House and Tours | Event | City of Boise Come take a free tour of this historic building overlooking downtown Boise.

Join us for free tours this Sunday, October 16, at noon and 1:30 p.m. No registration is required and all ages are welcome!

A beautiful summer day at the Boise Depot! ☀️

Free tours this Sunday, June 19 at noon and 1:30 p.m. Bring Dad for a fun and free activity - no registration required!

Free tours return this Sunday, May 15 at the Boise Depot! Join our knowledgable tour guides at noon or 1:30 p.m. to see inside the Great Hall, ride up to the bell tower and walk the grounds while learning more about the history of this iconic Boise building. No registration is required and all ages are welcome!

REMINDER: We've got tours at the Boise Depot coming up at noon and 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, April 3. Tours are free, open to all ages and no registration is required!

Visit the Boise Depot the first and third Sunday of each month for free tours! This is a great opportunity to see inside this iconic Boise landmark and learn more about its history. Tours are offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• Sunday, April 3
• Sunday, April 17
• Sunday, May 1
• Sunday, May 15
• Sunday, June 5
• Sunday, June 19

No reservations required!

Visit the Boise Depot the first and third Sunday of each month for free tours! This is a great opportunity to see inside this iconic Boise landmark and learn more about its history. Tours are offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• Sunday, April 3
• Sunday, April 17
• Sunday, May 1
• Sunday, May 15
• Sunday, June 5
• Sunday, June 19

No reservations required!

COVID-19 UPDATE: The City of Boise is lifting face mask requirements and other COVID-19 safety protocols, effective Monday, March 7, at city facilities as current State of Idaho case data shows Ada County to be a medium-risk area. During the Delta and Omicron waves, masking and physical distancing protocols allowed City Hall and other city facilities to remain open to serve our residents.

City of Boise leaders continue to work with state and local health officials and will adapt COVID-19 protocols as needed.

Mayor McLean Lifts Mask Requirement for City Buildings and Events | News | City of Boise Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is lifting the face covering requirement for events and city buildings. The mayor is also easing other COVID-19 safety policies to reflect the State of Idaho’s case data which shows Ada County as a medium-risk area. These updates will be effective Monday, March 7.