Museums
Crosby House Visit the house where this famous entertainer grew up. View about 200 items of Bing Crosby memorabilia, including the duplicate Oscar he won in 1944 for “Going My Way,” 22 gold and two platinum records, movie stills and record albums. 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 Collection Exhibit is sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution and the Fairmount Memorial Association, and details the rich history of the American flag. Open 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 Outdoor exhibition of 13 sculptures by the late David Hayes, through July, displayed on the grounds of the Jundt Art Museum, near Lake Arthur, and along a small section of the Centennial Trail and the Spokane River on Gonzaga University’s campus. Coming up: “Rattlebone,” exhibition organized by curator Ben Mitchell, is a survey of contemporary paintings by Ric Gendron, a member of the confederated tribes of the Colville Reservation. The largest exhibition ever assembled of the artist’s work, “Rattlebone” is supplemented with cultural and contemporary objects from the artist’s family, Jan. 23-April 2, with reception Jan. 23, 5-7 p.m. and public walk-through Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m. 502 E. Boone Ave. (509) 313-6613.
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” looks into the region’s past, present and future. Through January 2016. Also: “The Artist’s Palette: Through the Lens of Dean Davis,” exhibit demonstrates through his perspective on the world, the extraordinary depth and beauty he has found in these important artistic instruments, through June. Hours are 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 Valley Heritage Museum “American Civil War,” commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. The exhibition is arranged by themes, such as “Weapons & Warfare,” “Lincoln Family Life” and “State of Medical Care” Two Civil War veterans who homesteaded in Greenacres are also profiled. Also: “The Colors of Patriotism,” honoring veterans of WWII, and “All Aboard,” exploring how railroads contributed to the growth of the Spokane Valley. Hours are 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 six 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 from the Corbis Collection, as well as street photography by Vivian Maier, through April 3. Two free public receptions will accompany the exhibition: “What Makes a Lasting Image,” by Dennis DeHart, WSU photography professor, on Thursday, at 6 p.m. in the Museum of Art/WSU Gallery; and a talk by WSU art historian Marianne Kinkel on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in the gallery before screening of the documentary film “Finding Vivian Maier” at 7 p.m. in the CUB auditorium. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fine Arts Center on Wilson Road, Pullman. (509) 335-1910.