We got the tour by one of the old inmates so we really got the feeling of staying in this jail. It had a lot of great information and it was only like $5.00 to get in for an adult. We even got to watch the old film on the whole place.My favorite was the Women's ground it was amazing what most of those women did to get into that jail. One women ...

self and guided tours are available. its hard to beleive they used the facility until the 70's. most buildings are very historic. it is boise's little castle.

This place is full of information and hands on fun. You get to sit in the old cells, sit in solitary confinment and see how the prison worked. Watch the short film before you take the tour. It will surely make you want to never commit a crime and go to jail.

The old penn is a unique building, with guides that will enlighten you with stories of the history of the inmates. It has a museum inside that is covered in the cost of admission. We took an out of town guest here and they loved it.