DCI will be closed all day on February 3rd for our annual gala

Admission prices

Seniors (60 or older), Military, AAA Members and college students are eligible for special rates of $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for youth.

Group Rates

DCI offers group rates for businesses, nonprofits and schools that coordinate trips to the Center. All Groups must be pre-booked at least three days in advance to receive the group admission rate. Other coupons/passes may not be combined with the reduced group rates. Please call 343-9895 to schedule your visit or for more information.

Group Rate: $5.00 per individual
Schools and nonprofits qualify for a reduced group rate of $3.00 per individual.

General Group Information:

• One Group Leader/Teacher is responsible for making a single payment for the entire group on the day of the field trip.
• All chaperones or aides needed to manage the group will be admitted for free.
• Special “Science Demonstrations” may be reserved for your group. Please ask if interested.
• DCI's “Good Neighbor” program may cover the admission fee for some nonprofits, Title One and Head Start schools. Call for more information about this program.
• More information about school group planning may be found under the “Educate” tab.

Hours

Purchase The New Boise Museum Pass Here!

The Museum Pass is a great, affordable gift!

$19.00 - Adult Pass (13 years & older) $9.00 - Child Pass (3 to 12 years) Quantity of these passes

The Deal: Visit 7 of Boise's Museums for a fraction of the combined regular price. Save up to 47% off of regular ticket prices. Each pass provides one free admission to each of the 7 participating museums. The Museum Pass also provides discounts in participating museums' gift shops. The Pass is valid for 7 days after first use. The Pass is not valid with any other discount offer, group rate, or advance ticket sales.* (please allow 7 days for Pass shipment. Passes can also be purchased at the Discovery Center)

Museums Participating in Pass Admission:
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
Boise Art Museum
Discovery Center of Idaho
Idaho Botanical Garden
Idaho Historical Museum
Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site
World Center For Birds of Prey

Museums With Gift Shop Discounts:
Idaho Military History Museum (free admission)
Morrison Knudsen Nature Center (free admission)
Museum of Mining & Geology (free admission)
Zoo Boise (20% off gift shop)

*prices and participation are subject to change. Special exhibition fees may apply. No discount coupons may be used for Museum Pass purchases