Boise WaterShed is a climate and water science center with hands-on indoor exhibits and a two-acre outdoor River Campus.
Plan your visit
6411 N Ancell Ave, Boise, Idaho 83714
- Admission
- Free exhibit hall and River Campus
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and listed holidays
- Parking
- Free visitor lot; enter from Ancell Avenue through Entrance B
- Restrooms
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms
- Access
- Accessible entry paths, exhibits and picnic tables; sensory backpacks available to borrow
- Setting
- Indoor and outdoor · All Ages
- Food available
- Only water is allowed in the exhibit hall; plan meals separately
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 💧 Interactive water science exhibits
- 🌎 Climate and conservation learning
- 🌿 Outdoor river campus and gardens
- 🧪 Hands-on family programs
- 🌊 Seasonal outdoor water feature
💡 Good to Know
- The current homepage lists the outdoor water feature through October 17. Check for weather or maintenance changes.
- Weekday afternoons and Saturdays are usually quieter than school-group mornings.
- Leave pets at home; service animals are welcome.
- There is no direct Greenbelt connection. Follow the center’s cycling directions if arriving by bike.
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Listing review date: 2026-10-15