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Museums

Whether you’re taking a sophisticated journey through time at a historic mansion or indulging your inner art buff at a local exhibit, museums in this region never fail to spark your curiosity and creativity.


Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center

Named after Idaho’s state horse, the Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center collects, preserves, and shares the history of this striking spotted breed.

Charles R. Conner Museum

Boasting more than 700 mounted birds and mammals—the largest display of its kind in the Pacific Northwest—the Charles R. Conner Museum also houses a collection of over 60,000 specimens, including reptiles, amphibians, fish and more.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU

Home to six galleries, dynamic rotating exhibits and more than 4,000 pieces in its permanent collection, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art showcases both historic and contemporary works from the 20th and 21st centuries.

McConnell Mansion Historic House Museum

Situated in Moscow’s historic Fort Russell neighborhood, the McConnell Mansion is a two-story house that blends Victorian, Queen Anne and Eastlake architectural styles. Each room on the main floor interprets a different time period from 1900 to the 1930s, while the second floor features a restored master bedroom, engaging exhibits and hands-on activities for kids.