Boise Idaho Family History Center

The center will be CLOSED Friday, May 6 and Monday, May 9. We will be open on Saturday, May 7. The Boise FamilySearch Center is open and free to the public.


The Boise Family History Center serves the people in the Boise, Idaho area. We invite both members and those who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to come and utilize the resources available at the center. The center is a stand alone building dedicated solely for the purpose of teaching and researching family history. It is staffed by consultants and specialists who are very happy to help you for free! There are 15 computers in the main room for your use. It also has a dedicated training room with 15 student computers.

Driving Directions
Google Map Address: 1203 S Cole Road, Boise, Idaho 83709, Located in back of the Boise Idaho Temple.

Drive into the parking lot behind the Temple and go to the far end to find the Family History Center.

Classes and Events
Link to "May Class Schedule"

Link to "April Class Schedule"

We have the following regular classes:

1st Tuesday at 11:00 am: RootsMagic, taught by Lynn Christiansen 2nd Tuesday at 9:30 am: Beginning Indexing, taught by Doyle Farnsworth 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm: Beginning Indexing, taught by Doyle Farnsworth

The training room can be reserved for use by a group (limit of 15 individuals) or you may request that we schedule a specific class for your group. On an exception basis, it may be possible to schedule the building for other times on Saturday, based on the group's need and the availability of the center's staff.

To reserve the training room or request a specific class call : [tel:208-338-3811 208-338-3811], or send an email to [mailto:boisefamilysearch@gmail.com boisefamilysearch@gmail.com] Please include the following in your email: Your Name, Phone Number, Ward, Stake, Date and Time you are requesting, Purpose or Desired Class, and How many you expect will attend. We also ask that you review the Group Visits information on how to have a successful visit.

Family History Activities Discovery Day Information
We held classes to share simple activities designed to learn more about ourselves, our families, and our heritage. We shared lots of activity ideas for all ages and stages of life. Family History activities for everyone! The links below will take you to documents (based on age groups) which contain links to the specific family history activities. Children under age 7: Children ages 7-11: Young Women & Young Men: Older Teens & Adults:

Family History Gift Ideas
Give the "Gift of Family" in the coming holiday season. In September, 2019, we held a discovery event displaying FAMILY HISTORY GIFT IDEAS. Click on the following link to find gift ideas for individuals of all ages. Family History Gift Ideas