It is open daily, with shorter hours on Sunday. Dowd Memorial Chapel holds the tomb of Father Flanagan and welcomes the public for weekday and Sunday Mass. Father Flanagan House, built in 1927, was his home until 1941 and is furnished to reflect 1929. Nearby are Father Flanagan's Garden and the three-acre Garden of the Bible, created in 1989. Boys Town suits history buffs, families and groups, and it works well as a calm outdoor stop. The Overlook Cafe serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday.
The Visitors Center is closed on weekends, while the Hall of History is open on weekends, so plan your route accordingly. It is open daily, with shorter hours on Sunday. Dowd Memorial Chapel holds the tomb of Father Flanagan and welcomes the public for weekday and Sunday Mass. Father Flanagan House, built in 1927, was his home until 1941 and is furnished to reflect 1929. Nearby are Father Flanagan's Garden and the three-acre Garden of the Bible, created in 1989. It is open daily, with shorter hours on Sunday.
Dowd Memorial Chapel holds the tomb of Father Flanagan and welcomes the public for weekday and Sunday Mass. Father Flanagan House, built in 1927, was his home until 1941 and is furnished to reflect 1929. Nearby are Father Flanagan's Garden and the three-acre Garden of the Bible, created in 1989. Boys Town suits history buffs, families and groups, and it works well as a calm outdoor stop. The Overlook Cafe serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday. The Visitors Center is closed on weekends, while the Hall of History is open on weekends, so plan your route accordingly.
Highlights
- Hall of History with Spencer Tracy's Best Actor Oscar
- Dowd Memorial Chapel and Father Flanagan's tomb
- Father Flanagan House, built in 1927
- Garden of the Bible (three acres)
- Self-guided Village Drive and app tour
Tips for your visit
- The Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed weekends.
- The Hall of History is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Download the Boys Town Visitor Tours app, or call 1-800-625-1400 to reserve a guided tour.
- The Overlook Cafe serves breakfast and lunch Monday to Thursday.