Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
Home of the Idaho Anne Frank Memorial
About the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is dedicated to promoting human dignity and diversity through education. As the founders and home of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, we invite visitors to reflect on the past, engage in meaningful dialogue, and take action for a just and inclusive future.
In our new Philip E. Batt Education Building, visitors can explore interactive exhibits and original works of art that bring human rights stories to life and spark conversation and connection. Together, the Memorial and Education Building serve as a powerful campus for human rights education.
We envision an Idaho where everyone is valued, treated with respect, and empowered to protect and promote human rights. Through our programs and exhibits, we provide learners of all ages with the knowledge, skills, and resources to build a more just world.
Visit Us
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights campus is located in downtown Boise at 777 South 8th Street.
Philip E. Batt Education Building
Join us for our Drop-in Discovery hours every Friday from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. Visitors are invited to wander through our collection of 28 human rights themed artworks, explore Dimensions in Testimony— our facilitated interactive digital exhibit where Holocaust witnesses share their stories in real time—and engage with our knowledgeable docents, who are on hand to spark conversation and offer insights into our Center.
For general office and gift shop hours, we are open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Mondays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM for a staff meeting).
Self-guided tours are also available daily on a walk-in basis. Access is limited during scheduled programs and events. Check our Programs Calendar for availability.
The Dimensions in Testimony Exhibit is only offered during our Drop-in Discovery hours on Friday afternoons or by appointment. Please visit the Dimensions in Testimony page for more information.
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial | Partially Closed
The Memorial is currently under construction. Portions of the Memorial are closed and inaccessible from now until September 30. There are no guided tours available during this time. The Quote Circles are currently open to visitors.
Support the New Building
The new Philip E. Batt Education Building, home to the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, opened to the public on October 11, 2024. Named in honor of former Idaho Governor Philip E. Batt, the building recognizes his leadership and lifelong commitment to promoting human rights for all Idahoans.
While the facility is now complete and serving visitors, there are still meaningful ways to be part of this legacy.
- Supporters can purchase commemorative pavers or explore sponsorship opportunities to help sustain and grow the Center’s impact.
We invite you to join us in building a more inclusive future—brick by brick.
Be a Part of Building Our Future
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is 100% dependent on donations. We need your help to continue the valuable work being done in classrooms and communities throughout the state.