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“preserve, promote, and perpetuate Basque history”
The Mission of the Basque Museum & Cultural Center is to preserve, promote, and perpetuate Basque history and culture. Boise, Idaho has long been a central location where Basque immigrants first congregated after coming to the United States from the Spanish Basque Region. As immigrants established their lives here, Basques became well known for their hard work and perseverance. The Basque Museum & Cultural Center provides a look into the Basque heritage through exhibits, collections, and tours. As a cultural center, it's a gathering place for events and educational opportunities - in which people of all backgrounds can participate in Basque activities. Located in downtown Boise, Idaho, the Basque Museum & Cultural Center provides an active central location for maintaining the Basque culture in the United States.
There seems to be a general lack of understanding about the Basque Center in Boise - certainly among non-Basques. The Basque Center was built in 1949 and is a gathering place for Basque people in... Read more
Pretty amazing little place! If you haven't popped your head in, you probably should. It always has a perfect amount of people. Two's a party, three's a crowd. I am not sure what the scene looks... Read more
Seriously. The only place in Idaho that can make a legit Picon Punch. Cheap drinks, amazing history and a true homage to the basque people who I truly adore. After many lackluster experiences... Read more
Basque Center
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- Sun: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Tue, Wed: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Thu: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 2:00 pm - 1:00 am
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