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. After closing for expansion, the new MAC opened its doors in December 2001. The complex includes the historic Campbell House, Cheney Cowles Museum and the main exhibition building.

All exhibits and programs reflect the Museum's three major disciplines - visual art, regional history, and American Indian and other cultures.

Particularly noteworthy is the museum's extensive collection of Plateau Indian arts and handicrafts.

Pour through our research archives, and enjoy our library reading room.

Location: 2316 W First Ave, Spokane Washington 99204 Telephone 509-456-3931 Fax 509-363-5330

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Long Beach December 31 Red Wine and Chocolate, Yakima Valley Yakima February 13 thru February 15 Fall Salmon Tour Poulsbo continuing thru November 25 A Vintage Christmas Craft & Gift Show Spokane December 4 thru December 6

Other upcoming events include: Ellensburg Public Library Opening Reenactment Ellensburg January 23 Tidefest Gig Harbor December 5 thru December 6 WinterHop BrewFest Ellensburg January 16 1968 in America Gig Harbor January 30 thru March 16 48th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival Vancouver January 28 thru January 30