The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

The Nation’s Only Anne Frank Memorial

Opened in 2002 by the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, this free educational park serves as a tribute to Anne Frank’s enduring legacy and a beacon of peace, tolerance and understanding.

Visiting the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

The memorial is located on 8th Street near the Boise Public Library and the Boise River Greenbelt.

Directions & Information

An illustrated map of Boise, Idaho that showcases areas surrounding the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, including the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights.

A woman holding and pointing to a poster with a collage of historical images of Anne Frank, her family members and other figures. — Collage at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

A monument at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial dedicated to Arthur Oppenheimer, made of multi-colored tiles. — Arthur Oppenheimer monument at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

A view of the stone building and monuments at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial surrounded by trees — Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

A stone bench with a plaque and a wooden book box surrounded by trees and bushes at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. — Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

A series of stone monuments with name plates and and posters on a wall inside a building at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. — Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

Several rows of bricks with name dedications etched into them. — Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

A education kiosk with four silver buttons at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. — Information kiosk at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

A portion of a circular wall with quotes on the wall panels at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Right Memorial. — Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
—Anne Frank

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A person standing in a field holding an embroidered bag and feather fans. — Antoinette Peter with feather fans. Photo credit: Tara Kerzhner.

Honor the Past & Protect the Future

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial stands as a powerful reminder of the intersection of history and humanity. When you visit, remember its significance by respecting the displays and interacting considerately with other visitors.

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Founded in 1996, the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is dedicated to providing programs and resources to educate all people on human rights issues.

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A metal replica of Anne Frank's diary. — Anne Frank’s diary replica at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Boise. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.