The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, formerly the Cheney Cowles Museum, is located in

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's Browne's Addition neighborhood. It is associated with the

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, and is accredited by the

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The MAC, as it is colloquially known, also owns and offers tours at the nearby

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, an 1898 house designed by architect

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, and included on the

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. 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. The Joel E. Ferris Research Library & Archives is open via appointment.

Gallery

File:The Navigators, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane, Washington.tif, ''The Navigators'', a 2009 bronze sculpture by Brad Rude outside the main entrance File:Interior of the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (6062827971).jpg, Interior lobby depicting the café

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* Art museums and galleries in Washington (state) Museums in Spokane County, Washington Historic house museums in Washington (state) Native American museums in Washington (state) History museums in Washington (state) Buildings and structures in Spokane, Washington Institutions accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Kirtland Cutter buildings Smithsonian Institution affiliates Tourist attractions in Spokane, Washington Art museums and galleries established in 1916 1916 establishments in Washington (state) {{Washington-museum-stub