About the Anne Frank Memorial
What is the Memorial?
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is a powerful and contemplative space designed to inspire reflection, education, and action. This internationally recognized site honors Anne Frank’s legacy while highlighting the ongoing struggle for human rights.
At the heart of the Memorial stands a life-sized bronze statue of Anne Frank, depicted as she peers out an open window—a poignant reminder of her resilience and hope despite adversity.
The Memorial is comprised of several key elements:
- Attic Amphitheater – A space designed for reflection and learning, where visitors can gather for programs, discussions, and moments of contemplation.
- Memorial Quotes Walls – Engraved with more than 60 powerful human rights quotes from historic and contemporary leaders, these walls amplify voices of courage, justice, and peace.
- Water Feature – A flowing tribute to resilience and renewal, symbolizing the ongoing movement toward justice and human dignity.
- Rose Beal Legacy Garden – A serene garden dedicated to the memory of Rose Beal, honoring her commitment to education and human rights.
- Marilyn Shuler Classroom for Human Rights – Named for a dedicated advocate of human rights in Idaho, this space serves as an outdoor learning environment for visitors, students, and educators.
Throughout the Memorial, human rights quotes are thoughtfully incorporated into the design, offering moments of inspiration and reflection.
Visitors are encouraged to take their time exploring this unique educational and cultural landmark, a place where history and hope come together to foster a more just and compassionate world.
A Place of Reflection and Learning
Dedicated to the public in 2002, the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was created by the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights as an educational park designed to actively engage visitors—to think, to talk with one another, and to respond to the human rights issues we face in our community, our country, and our world.
Memorial Hours & Location
The Memorial is open year-round, seven days a week, from dawn to dusk. Admission is always free, inviting visitors to explore this inspiring outdoor space at their own pace.
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
770 S 8th St
Boise, ID 83702
Important Information for Visitors
Please note that the Memorial is currently under renovation, and access to some areas may be limited. However, the quote walls remain fully ADA accessible, ensuring visitors can still experience the powerful messages of human rights and hope that define this space.
Guided Tours
For visitors looking to gain a deeper understanding of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, guided tours offer an enriching experience. Led by our highly trained docents—Wassmuth Center supporters passionate about human rights education—these tours provide insight into the Memorial’s history, stories, and impact. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and must be requested at least 36 hours in advance.
We look forward to welcoming you, and bringing to life the lessons of the past at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial.
Schedule a Guided Tour
Tour the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, the only one of its kind in the USA, right here in Boise, Idaho.
In recognition of its significant impact, the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial has been officially accepted and recognized as a “Site of Conscience”. This designation is part of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, a global network dedicated to transforming historic sites into dynamic spaces for learning, engagement, and action.
The operating principles for Sites of Conscience include:
- Interpret history through the site
- Engage the public in programs that stimulate dialogue on pressing social issues
- Share opportunities for public involvement and positive action on the issues raised at the site
- Promote justice and universal cultures of human rights
Visitors are encouraged to take their time exploring this unique educational and cultural landmark, a place where history and hope come together to foster a more just and compassionate world.
Why an Anne Frank Memorial in Idaho?
Anne Frank’s story of hope and resilience deeply resonates with the people of Idaho. In 1995, a traveling exhibit about Anne Frank attracted tens of thousands of visitors across the state, sparking the idea for a permanent tribute.
In 2002, after years of effort by community leaders and human rights advocates, the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was opened. Since then, it has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors, providing a space to reflect on human rights challenges and the enduring relevance of Anne Frank’s legacy.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Memorial is the only Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in the United States and one of the few places in the world where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is on permanent, public display in its entirety. To read the 30 Articles in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), click the button below.
Purchase a Paver
Honor loved ones with a dedicated paver to be displayed in perpetuity at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial with placement next to the Rose Beal Legacy Garden. Orders for new pavers are currently being accepted for placement in the Memorial.
Help Maintain the Memorial
Donations help to ensure the longevity of the Memorial for years to come. Consider helping out today.