Boise Depot

FREE PUBLIC HOURS (closed legal holidays)

Sundays & Mondays--11 a.m.-5 p.m. Maximum Occupancy - 300, 165 seated.

The Boise Depot is a beautiful historic Spanish-style structure operated by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department as a public meeting space and historic site. With a splendid panoramic view of the Boise Front, the building grounds include Platt Gardens, a lovely park with pathways, a gazebo and a koi pond makes this a popular site for weddings, photographs and public gatherings. The Great Hall

may be scheduled 11 months in advance for private events from 10:00 am to Midnight, a minimum of 8 hours. Building uses include:

Weddings/Receptions
Fundraising events
Corporate parties
Business breakfasts, lunches and dinners

04/12/2026

Spring is in full bloom at the Boise Depot 🌸 Come explore from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during open house hours, and be sure to plan some time to stroll through the Platt Gardens during your visit. We also offer free guided tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. that are open to all ages. No tickets required!

03/15/2026

Start your Spring Break off right with a trip to the historic Boise Depot! The building is open today, Sunday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about the history of rail in Boise and take a free guided tour at noon or 1:30 p.m. No tickets are required. The bell tower will also be open throughout the day. See you at the Depot!

03/01/2026

Free tours are back today (Sunday, March 1) at the Boise Depot! All ages are welcome to join a guided tour at noon or 1:30 p.m. Learn about the Depot's storied past, explore the Great Hall, take a trip up into the bell tower and more. Tours last about an hour and our guides are happy to answer your questions. Just wanting to look around? The Depot is open today and tomorrow, Monday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. See you at the Depot!

02/21/2026

Heads up! While open house hours will be held as usual this Sunday, February 22 at the Boise Depot, there will be no guided tours. We appreciate your understanding! Visitor are still welcome to stop by between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to check out the Great Hall, ride the elevator up into the bell tower and more. See you at the Depot!

Photo: Spring buds bloom at the Boise Depot (April 2025)

02/08/2026

It's another Sunday and you know what that means...🚂 Open house hours at the historic Boise Depot! Join us from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to explore the Great Hall, wander the grounds, and take a trip up into the bell tower. Free tours with our knowledgable guides are offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. No tickets are required and all ages are welcome to participate. See you at the Depot!

01/24/2026

Want to explore the historic Boise Depot? 🚂 Open House hours are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26. There will be no tours this Sunday due to staffing, but you can still visit the building to view exhibits, travel up inside the bell tower and more. Access to this Boise landmark is free and all ages are welcome!

Photos: Images show inside the Boise Depot's bell tower, Union Pacific signage on display, and the historic Barkalow Brothers newsstand inside the Great Hall.

01/11/2026

Join us for open house hours today, Sunday, January 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you haven't taken a tour of the building before, stop by at noon or 1:30 p.m. to participate. A visit to the Depot is free, fun and educational!

Photo: Tour guide Eriks welcomes guests into the Depot

01/04/2026

Join us for open house hours at the Boise Depot today (Sunday, January 4) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore the grounds, take a trip up into the bell tower, and enjoy free guided tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. No tickets required and all ages are welcome! If you've been looking to cross this off your Boise bucketlist, now's the time. See you at the Depot in 2026!

12/21/2025

It's open house day at the Boise Depot! Come explore until 5 p.m. We are also offering free guided tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. No ticket is required and all ages are welcome. With all of the holiday decor, it's a great place to snap family photos before the end of the year. See you at the Depot!

12/07/2025

Celebrate the season with fun for the whole family today (December 7) at the Boise Depot 🎅🚂🎄Join us for a FREE Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring photos with Santa, a visit from the Grinch, Polar Express Story Time, food vendors and more. Please plan ahead as we are expecting parking to fill up at various times throughout the day. A full schedule and additional information is available via our event webpage: https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2025/december/depot-holiday-open-house/

Address

2603 W Eastover Ter
Boise, ID
83706

Telephone

+12086087644

Website

http://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-locations/parks/boise-depot/

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