Museums

Fri., March 27, 2015

Crosby House Visit the house where Bing Crosby grew up. 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 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.

Jundt Art Museum “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, through Thursday. Also: Outdoor exhibition of 13 sculptures by the late David Hayes, through July. 200 E. Desmet Ave. Free. (509) 328-4220.

Moses Lake Museum & Art Center “On the Wild Side,” mixed media wildlife sculptures by Neal Hedges and mixed media, pastel and oil paintings by Diana Sanford, through May 1. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 401 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake. (509) 764-3830.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture “The Artist’s Palette: Through the Lens of Dean Davis” demonstrates the extraordinary depth and beauty found in these important artistic instruments, through June. Also: “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. Features special programming during its two-year-run, including art and traditional craft demonstrations, living history programs, film, lectures and symposia, through January. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931.

Spokane Law Enforcement Museum Artifacts, photos, portraits, badges, uniforms and other police mementos. Museum accepts donations of police memorabilia. 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,” commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, is arranged by themes: “Weapons & Warfare,” “Lincoln Family Life,” “State of Medical Care” and 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,” about 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 including war and peace, the first flight at Kitty Hawk, first moon landing and more. Also: “Street Photography” by Vivian Maier, through April 3. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fine Arts Center on Wilson Road, Pullman. (509) 335-1910.

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