the moses lake museum & art center is closed to the public starting tuesday, march 17 to lessen the spread of covid-19. this closure is in effect until further notice. to contact the museum please call 509-764-3830 or email MUSEUM@CITYOFML.COM. 

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online registration

Please register for classes online, or in person at the Museum. 

program guide

View our Spring 2020 Program Guide.

Museum Mission

The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center is dedicated to exploring the human and natural history of the Columbia Basin and celebrating the works of regional artists. We are a not-for-profit institution supported by the City of Moses Lake and museum members.

Overview

The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center is a program of the Moses Lake Parks & Recreation Department. Originally founded as the Adam East Museum in 1958, the museum is home to the Adam East Collection of Native American artifacts, local history exhibits, a fine art gallery, museum store and a giant Columbian Mammoth metal sculpture. The museum is housed in the Moses Lake Civic Center.

The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center is a proud member of the American Alliance of Museums, Washington Museum Association and American Association for State and Local History.