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Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

2316 West 1st Avenue · Spokane, WA

Why you should go…

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, known locally as the MAC, was founded in 1916 and is one of Washington State's five Smithsonian affiliates. It holds the world's largest collection of Plateau Indian art and artifacts alongside regional history and fine art exhibits, and its campus in Spokane's Browne's Addition includes the historic 1898 Campbell House. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday.

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General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Wonders of the World

    Free

    Import gift shop in Spokane's historic Flour Mill selling jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, and art from around the world.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Spokane

    Free

    Washington's Inland Northwest hub, with a Visitor Information Center at Riverfront Park and guides to the city's falls, parks and downtown.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Post Falls

    Free

    North Idaho gateway city on the Spokane River near Lake Coeur d'Alene, known for outdoor recreation.

    24 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises

    $25–$50

    Scenic and dinner boat cruises on Lake Coeur d'Alene aboard a fleet of double-deck excursion boats.

    31 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Boardwalk Marina

    $50+

    Lakefront marina at the Coeur d'Alene Resort renting speed boats, pontoon boats, jet skis and paddle boards.

    31 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Timberline Adventures

    $50+

    Zip across seven lines and two sky bridges up to 400 feet above Lake Coeur d'Alene.

    31 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor