# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Behind the Scenes Tours
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Ever wonder what it looks like in those off-limits areas of the Old Idaho Penitentiary? This is your chance! Visitors will be allowed to explore buildings and cells that are normally closed to the public. Stationed guides will be on hand in each area to answer questions and share stories.

Saturday, October 17, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm).
This event is FREE to Idaho State Historical Society Members! 

Registration for Idaho State Historical Society Members begins Tuesday, September 1 at 10:00 am. Interested in becoming a member? Visit history.idaho.gov/membership for more info.

Public registration begins Monday, September 7 (Labor Day) at 10:00 am.

Admission is $15 per person. This event is recommended for ages 13+ due to graphic content and some obstacles including low visibility and uneven ground.

Note: This is not a fully accessible tour. Most behind the scenes areas require walking up and down stairs or traversing uneven grounds. Only a limited number of people will be allowed in each area at one time, so lines may form. Arrive early as lines will be cut off at 9:30 pm.

Please print or save your receipt confirmation for use as your event admission ticket. Old Idaho Penitentiary event tickets are nonrefundable and non-transferable.

Part of the Old Idaho Penitentiary's 2026 Locktober series of events!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boise/behind-the-scenes-tours/200030628282951
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Boise
- **state**: ID
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho 83712
- **lat**: 43.60249
- **long**: -116.16231
- **full address**: 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho 83712

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Behind the Scenes Tours being held?
  - **A:** Behind the Scenes Tours takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho 83712.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Behind the Scenes Tours?
  - **A:** Behind the Scenes Tours is organized by Old Idaho Penitentiary.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Old Idaho Penitentiary's events?
  - **A:** Old Idaho Penitentiary has 109+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Old Idaho Penitentiary has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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