Boise Art Museum, Boise

The beginning of the Boise Art Museum's history was in 1931, when a group of people, interested in the development and promotion of fine arts in the city, founded the Boise Art Association. Only in 1961, they managed to establish the present organization, which is the only museum in Idaho, accredited by the American Association of Museums. The permanent collection focuses on 20th century American art and is thematically arranged.

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Sight Name: Boise Art Museum
Sight Location: Boise, USA (See walking tours in Boise)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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