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Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
509-456-3931
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Ranked #6 of 33 attractions in Spokane
5.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, History Museums
Owner description: The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) is the largest cultural organization in the Inland Northwest with 5 underground galleries, an orientation...... more » Owner description: The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) is the largest cultural organization in the Inland Northwest with 5 underground galleries, an orientation gallery, cafe, store, education center, community room and the Center for Plateau Cultural Studies. The MAC campus also includes the historic 1898 Campbell House, library & archives, an auditorium and outdoor amphitheater. The exhibits and programs focus on three major disciplines: American Indian and other cultures, regional history and visual art. The MAC is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Friday open by donation 5 to 8 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. « less
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Spokane, Washington
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The MAC gets world class exhibits. It's not as big as museums in other cities but the quality is very high. The Mac Cafe is also very good. Most attraction food is mediocre. The restaurant could easily be a free standing eatery. The Campbell House is a fun stop in the Christmas season with it all dressed up in period. More

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Not as large as many city museums but exhibits are so well done and filled with content and quality, you might think you are in a world famous venue. As seniors, we paid $5.00 each! The Indian cultural exhibit includes intricately made, beaded clothing that makes a lasting impression of the artistic ability of various tribes in the area. The... More

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Madison, South Dakota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

When we visited, the MAC had an interesting mix of Native American artifacts, impressionist paintings and a touring exhibit on dirt! We enjoyed all of them, but at least there was something for nearly everyone. The impressionist exhibit is impressive; I wasn't expecting to see a couple of Renoirs in Spokane. The dirt exhibit is extremely well done and has... More

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montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

What I liked: gorgeous building, free parking, great neighborhood, local artists' exhibit, Impressionist exhibit, cafe with yummy hummus (chocolate hummus?!), interesting local history exhibit. What I was under-impressed by: the "Soils Exhibit" (or was it named "Dirt"?) That's what drew us there, and we found it disappointing. Very elaborate displays that are carted from museum to museum, and as much... More

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SpokaneWA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

This is not only a great local museum but the European art is wonderful. Campbell house is open on Saturday. Great children's programs. Great bargain. You will love it! More

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

A bright spot in the Spokane landscape. They have excellent rotating exhibits featuring local, national and international subjects. My only complaint is that due to budget cuts they are no longer open on Sundays. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012
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You walk on it, you dig in it, now you can actually see what a soil really is all about. An excellent exhibit until Sept. 2012. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

This museum has some wonderful displays that they change out periodically. I particularly love the Campbell house that you can walk through and have enjoyed it for over fifty years. At Christmas time they have actors that dress in old time clothes and act out their parts. A must see for everyone, tourists and residents of Spokane. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

I was at the Davinci exhibit and at the Native American Baskets exhibit. It is amazing how the staff transforms the relatively small space for the different exhibits. The first time we went through the old house, having been once (once is enough) we skipped it the 2nd time. Clean facility. Pleasant staff. More

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Spokane, WA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

Spokane has always been a modest blue collar kind of town. Nothing particularly interesting or exciting has ever happened in this area. Despite a beautiful new building, the Museum continues to struggle to attract visitors to its modest collection. Part of the reason for the lack of interest is the exceptoinally high fees charged. The Cambell House, which is located... More

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