About the Philip E. Batt Education Building
Growth at the Center
For over two decades, the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights has proudly served Idaho educators, students, and communities.
The scope of our programming and resources has grown dramatically. To better serve Idaho’s classrooms and communities, our offerings and facilities must grow too. In summer 2024, all aspects of daily operations and programming were brought into one comprehensive education building.
Adjacent to the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial and named after former Idaho Governor Philip E. Batt, who championed decency and human rights issues, the building houses a 3,500 square foot first-floor complex of offices, staff workspace, storage, public gathering for docent-led tours of the Memorial, and gift shop.
Philip E. Batt Education Building Hours
Regular Building Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Evening/weekend events will take place, but hours will be determined for each event.)
The Philip E. Batt Education Building
A 2,200 SQUARE FOOT SECOND FLOOR HOUSES THE FOLLOWING:
- The human rights classroom for hybrid teaching, learning, and events, which fits 30–75, depending on room configuration
- Meeting space for 8-12
- Catering kitchen
- Research library
- Exhibitions room
- Gift shop
The building will also showcase numerous works of human rights themed art by Idaho artists that will inspire visitors to the building.
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