Hours & Admission
Schedule Your Visit
If you would like to schedule your visit in advance and expedite the admissions process, you may pre-purchase your tickets online (including members and individuals who receive free admission). We request that you schedule your visit at least 48 hours in advance.
No Gum, Food, or Drink
Please leave gum, food, and drink at home or in your vehicle, or discard before entering the Museum. You can have a picnic in the public park or visit nearby restaurants downtown.
Bags, Backpacks, and Strollers
Please leave your bags, backpacks, large strollers, and personal items at home or in your vehicle, or ask about BAM’s self-serve lockers. Child carriers can be worn on your chest. You can borrow smaller strollers from Associates at the admissions counter.
Keep a Safe Distance
Please don’t touch the artwork. Keep a distance of at least one foot. You can help BAM keep artwork safe by not touching artwork or leaning on walls and cases.
Photographs & Cell Phones
Photography of any kind is not allowed in the Museum. Please put away your camera and silence your cell phone. You can take important calls outside the entry or in the Sculpture Garden. You can use your cell phone to access BAM’s audio guides.
Pencils Only
Please use only pencils when taking notes and sketching. You can borrow clipboards and pencils from staff at the admissions counter. Folding stools are available throughout the Museum.
Young Visitors
Please accompany children at all times so you can enjoy your visit together and help them follow the Museum Manners.
Watch the Video
Please help young visitors understand the Museum Manners. You can watch the animation ‘Why Art Museums Have Rules’ below.
Welcome to the Boise Art Museum (BAM)! BAM is committed to accessibility and inclusion. We believe that exhibitions designed with the needs of people with disabilities enrich the experiences of all visitors.
BAM has designated accessible parking and an accessible entrance located at the front of the Museum. Wheelchairs are available free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Museum is equipped with an accessible drinking fountain, and public restrooms each have an accessible stall.
Visit the BAM Store to borrow:
- wheelchairs
- large-print labels
- assisted listening devices
- sensory packs
- EnChroma glasses for color blindness
QR codes can be found near each exhibition’s entrance that provide:
- audio guides of all artwork labels and wall text
For select artworks and exhibitions, there is additional accessibility including:
- ASL videos
- visual descriptions
This exhibition-specific accessible content can be found on each exhibition’s webpage. Visit the Current Exhibitions page for that information.
American Sign Language (ASL) Welcome Video
Julia Davis Park – FREE public parking
BAM is located in Julia Davis Park. Free public parking is located throughout the park and is limited to 2-hour parking once per day, year-round, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. BAM visitors may request an extended parking pass at the admissions counter, if needed. During busy summer months, finding a parking spot in Julia Davis Park can be difficult. Here are some nearby parking options:
Surface Lot – Capitol Blvd. & Fulton St.
__1 block from BAM
Myrtle St. Garage – Capitol Blvd. & Myrtle St. (the Hampton Inn building)
__1st hour FREE
__2 blocks from BAM
Surface Lot – Fulton St. & 8th St.
__2 blocks from BAM
Surface Lot (weekends only) – 10th St. & Miller St.
__4 blocks from BAM
City Centre Garage – 9th St. & Front St.
__1st hour FREE
__5 blocks from BAM
Downtown Parking Resources
http://www.boiseparking.com/Home.aspx
https://www.downtownboise.org/index.cfm/park
ParkBoi downtown garages
Parking information provided as a courtesy only—all information subject to change. Please see pricing, terms, and conditions posted at each parking location for details.
Weapons
No weapons are permitted in the Museum.
Pets
Pets are not permitted inside the Museum.
Conduct
Boise Art Museum is committed to the principles of welcoming, sharing, and respect for all. The Museum reserves the right to refuse admission to or eject any person whose conduct the Museum deems to be disorderly or abusive or who fails to comply with these or other Museum rules.
Photography Policy
Photography
Photography of any kind is not allowed in the Museum due to copyright and contractual agreements. However, images of the artworks on display and in BAM’s Permanent Collection can be found on our website. To search for artworks in BAM’s Permanent Collection, visit our online database, here: https://boiseartmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/. For artworks in BAM’s current and recent exhibitions, see the “Accessibility Information” section of each exhibition’s web page. Look for links to the “Audio Guide” webpage or “Large-Print Labels” PDF.
- Media Images
For media/publicity image requests related to the Boise Art Museum, please contact Hana, BAM’s Marketing and Design Manager, at hana@boiseartmuseum.org or 208-345-8330 ext. 135. - Image Use Requests
Reproducing an artwork image from BAM’s Permanent Collection in print, online/digital formats, or on social media, requires additional permissions from BAM and the copyright holder (if applicable). Please contact Dylan, BAM’s Registrar, at dylan@boiseartmuseum.org or 208-345-8330 x123 to submit your request.
Special Admissions
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Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program
Especially for Seniors
3rd Wednesday of each month
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Seniors (62+) receive FREE admission all day.
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BAM is a Blue Star Museum
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Active-duty military personnel,
including National Guard and Reserve,
and up to 5 family members
receive FREE admission to BAM
May 17 – August 31, 2025
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FREE Admission for Boise State Students, Faculty, and Staff (w/I.D.)
Click here for details
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FREE Admission for Bank of America cardholders during the first full weekend of each month. Details»
*Limit one general admission per cardholder per visit. Must present an active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank branded debit or credit card and a valid photo ID. Valid for general admission only–not valid for BAM special events and ticketed activities.
