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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Museums

Cheney Historical Museum - “80th Birthday,” highlighting items donated in 1935 which tell the pioneer story of Four Lakes, Marshall, Cheney, Tyler and Amber, through September. Hours are Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 420 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 235-2202.

Crosby House - Visit the house where this famous entertainer grew up. View approximately 200 items of Bing Crosby memorabilia, including the duplicate Oscar he won in 1944 for “Going My Way.” There are 22 gold and two platinum records from such titles as “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and “Swinging on a Star.” Also displayed are movie stills and photographs, record albums, books and sheet music. There are many trophies and awards he received over the years from various organizations. There are items from the Crosby Research Foundation, such as the “Trip Trap,” a mousetrap that the foundation invented. There is also a health device that Crosby endorsed called “Stretch to Your Health with the Stars.” 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 - Flag Collection, 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.

Museum of North Idaho - “History Outside the Museum,” highlights historic buildings, structures and sites in the Coeur d’Alene region, through Oct. 31. Hours are Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 115 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-3448.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - “100 Stories - A Centennial Exhibition” looks into the region’s past, present and future, and demonstrates the MAC’s role in maintaining, preserving and interpreting the region through themes of the American West. Will feature special programming during its two-year-run, including art and traditional craft demonstrations, living history programs, film, lectures and symposia, through January. Hours are Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2316 W. First Ave. $10/adults, $7.50/seniors, $5/students with ID. (509) 363-5344.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Earth From Space,” featuring a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit whose thought-provoking images, captured by high-tech satellites constantly circling the globe, invite contemplation of conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document on the planet’s surface. This exhibit also immerses you within our historical fascination with space: “Are We alone?” Fly alongside NASA satellites in 3D. See video from the Mars Rover “Curiosity” and images from the Hubble Telescope, through August. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/ages 7-17. (509) 922-4570.