Location:
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 E. Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, Idaho 82712-8254 - (208) 334-2844
Contact:
The Idaho Merci Box Car is located inside the Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site within the Transportation Exhibit. Admission to the exhibit is included in the admission to the Old Idaho Penitentiary ($5 Adults, $4 Seniors-60+, $3 Children 6-12yrs, AAA discount available). The Old Idaho Penitentiary is open 12pm-5pm daily year-round (from Memorial Day to Labor Day the Old Pen is open 10am-5pm). If you have any other questions about the site please contact Amber Beierle at (208) 334-2844.
Artifacts:
The state museum and library in Boise both have sizeable collections of items from the Merci Train.