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Cemetery Tours

Cemetery Tours

Experience a unique tour of the Idaho State Penitentiary and its rarely seen prison cemetery. Unlock the mysteries behind the graves as guides explore where incarcerated individuals died, what their final moments were like, and where they are laid to rest.

Cemetery Tour times: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 6:00 daily. Tours are limited to only 25 spots each. Cemetery Tour registration also includes self-guided exploration of the prison the day of your visit and access to site exhibits before or after your tour.

Cemetery Tour admission is $15 per person, or 2 for $25! Use Code "CEM25" when purchasing online for this discount. This event is FREE for Idaho State Historical Society Members!
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The Old Idaho Penitentiary is open for extended spring break hours Saturday, March 15 through Sunday, March 23, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm daily (last admission 6:00 pm).

NOTE:
– Cemetery Tours are not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues due to stairs, long distances in between stops, and uneven grounds.
– Guests must be 18 or older to attend Cemetery Tours unless accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 13+ due to graphic content.
– Tours are limited to 25 people per session.
– Idaho State Historical Society event tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Old Idaho Penitentiary
$15 or 2 for $25
12:00 PM - 07:00 PM, every day through Mar 23, 2025.

Event Supported By

Idaho State Historical Society
2083342620
events@ishs.idaho.gov
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, Idaho 83712
2083342620
events@ishs.idaho.gov