Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
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The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, formerly the Cheney Cowles Museum, is located in Spokane, Washington's Browne's Addition neighborhood. It is associated with the Smithsonian Institution,[1] and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.[2]
Main entrance of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture | |
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Former name | Cheney Cowles Museum |
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| Established | June 5, 1916 (as the Spokane Historical Society) |
| Location | Spokane, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°39′25″N 117°26′44″W |
| Website | northwestmuseum.org |
About
The MAC, as it is colloquially known, also owns and offers tours at the nearby Campbell House, an 1898 house designed by architect Kirtland Cutter, and included on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Spokane County, Washington.
The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) is the largest cultural organization in the Inland Northwest with five underground galleries, café, store, education center, community room and the Center for Plateau Cultural Studies. The MAC campus also includes the historic 1898 Campbell House, library and 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.[citation needed]
The Joel E. Ferris Research Library & Archives is open via appointment.
Gallery
The Navigators, a 2009 bronze sculpture by Brad Rude outside the main entrance
Interior lobby depicting the café
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