From the center of the rotunda on the ground floor, visitors can look upward to the dome and see forty-three stars, thirteen of which are larger to represent the thirteen original colonies. All together, they indicate that Idaho was the forty-third state to enter the union. On the grounds visitors will find three trees planted by presidents, including a water oak planted by President Benjamin Harrison, whose proclamation admitted Idaho into the union.

Boise

208-332-1012

During Legislative Session (January through March every year), the capitol is open weekdays from 6 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Outside of Legislative Sessions, the capitol is open weekdays from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To schedule a tour or get specific tour information, please call the main number, listed above. Please call at least two weeks in advance to make a reservation.

Map to the Capitol Building in Boise
Idaho Capitol Website

This information was updated in December of 2011.


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