museums
Crosby House Visit the house where this famous entertainer grew up and see 200 items of Bing Crosby memorabilia, including 22 gold and two platinum records. This represents just a portion of the total Crosby Collection materials. Hours are weekdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Free parking behind the house. 508 E. Sharp Ave. Free. (509) 313-3847.
Flag Museum Sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution and the Fairmount Memorial Association. Details the rich history of the American flag. Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 926-2753.
Jundt Art Museum, Gonzaga University “Rattlebone,” organized by curator Ben Mitchell, is a survey of contemporary paintings by Ric Gendron, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, with cultural and contemporary objects from the artist’s family, through April 2. Also: Outdoor exhibition of 13 sculptures by the late David Hayes, through July. . 200 E. Desmet Ave. Free. (509) 313-6843.
Moses Lake Museum & Art Center “Selfie: A Community Conversation on Identity,” a collection of self portraits designed to spark conversations about the nature of identity. All-ages gallery activities will explore themes central to identity in order to create a deeper understanding of self and the individual’s place in community, through March 6. Hours are Mondays-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 401 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake. Free. (509) 764-3830.
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture “100 Stories - A Centennial Exhibition” will demonstrate the MAC’s role in maintaining, preserving and interpreting the region through themes of the American West. Through Jan. 31. Also: “The Artist’s Palette: Through the Lens of Dean Davis,” exhibit demonstrates the depth and beauty in these important artistic instruments, through June. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2316 W. First Ave. $10/adults, $7.50/seniors, $5/students w/ID. (509) 363-5344.
Spokane Law Enforcement Museum Artifacts, photos, portraits, badges, uniforms and other police mementos. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1201 W. First Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors and military, $3/college students, $2/grades 1-12, free/age six and younger. (509) 625-3352.
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum “American Civil War” is arranged by themes such as, “Weapons & Warfare,” “Lincoln Family Life,” “State of Medical Care” and much more. Two local Civil War vets who homesteaded in Greenacres are also profiled. Also: “The Colors of Patriotism,” honoring veterans of WWII and “All Aboard,” explore how railroads contributed to the growth of the Spokane Valley. Wednesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/ages 7-17, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 922-4570.
WSU Museum of Art “Through the Lens: An American Century – Corbis & Vivian Maier,” includes 32 iconic photos representing great and small moments throughout history including war and peace, the first flight at Kitty Hawk, first moon landing and more. Also: “Street Photography” by Vivian Maier, through April 3. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fine Arts Center on Wilson Road, Pullman. (509) 335-1910.