Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

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Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program

1,928 ft
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Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) was founded in 1918 as the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. It was accredited by the American Association of Museums in 1972. In December, 1991, Spokane's Museum of Native American Cultures closed and designated the MAC as the recipient of the collection, adding 28,000 objects, 25,000 photographs and 7,000 volumes of books. Plans began shortly thereafter for a new, expanded facility. In December, 2001, the new MAC opened its doors. The complex includes the historic Campbell House, Cheney Cowles Museum and the main exhibition building.

Getting there

47.65610, -117.44600 · 47°39'22.0"N 117°26'45.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F354049576774848474584234
Low °F252632374551585749383024
Precip in2.01.41.81.31.61.20.40.50.61.42.12.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture?
No. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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