Moses Lake Museum & Art Center

05/29/2026

Looking for something fun, educational, and enriching to do on this surprise day off of school? Come see us! We are open until 5 p.m.

We have exhibits exploring our natural and human history, a kids play area, a giant chess board, an exhibit exploring themes from the Declaration of Independence, as well as other Moses Lake history.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday history lovers! Here is an envelope commemorating the opening of the Grant County Airport on October 8, 1966. It was mailed to Mrs. Arthur R. Boye of Ephrata by Larry D. Peterson of Moses Lake. Larry Peterson was a Port of Moses Lake Commissioner in 1998. Enjoy!

2026.011.0001.

For more historical photos and objects, check out the Museum’s online collections at moseslakemuseum.catalogaccess.com/

05/27/2026

Check out how AWESOME our last Mocktails and Makes class went! These cool students glazed a magnet in the shape of Washington, and did not disappoint.

Want to join in the fun? Our next Mocktails and Makes class on June 18 will be the Japanese art of Suminagashi and the drink will be a Green Tea Yuzu Sour. Find out more info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/964813613124344

05/21/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday history lovers! Surf 'n Slide Water Park opens this weekend. Here is staff of the pool when it was brand new in July 1961: Women in front from the left are Concie Dallman, Sharon Kay McMullin and Mrs. Mike Henry, life guards; Roberta Lodoen, checker; Maureen Law and Anne Ebel cashiers. Men in back from the left are Ron Ries, checker; Charles Sandall and Steve McCloud, life guards; Jim Fultz, checker; and Bob Lemcke, pool manager. Enjoy and remember the sunscreen!

From the Margaret Schiffner Collection 2002.016.2870.

For more historical photos and objects, check out the Museum’s online collections at moseslakemuseum.catalogaccess.com/

05/15/2026

Thank you for your coverage, Columbia Basin Herald!

We are excited to celebrate America 250 with you all tonight. We will be grilling up hot dogs outside and have a lot of other fun in store. See you from 4-7 tonight, May 15!

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake hasn’t even racked up a century of history yet, but the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center has found a way to celebrate the two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

05/14/2026

The Summer Recreation Guide is out!

Sign up for classes here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/moseslake/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=50&viewMode=list

Check out the new Summer 2026 Recreation Guide! Help us celebrate America 250 with a throwback edition inspired by the 1970s in Moses Lake! https://bit.ly/3PtDnGS

Inside this season’s guide, you’ll find plenty of fun for the whole family. We’re especially excited to introduce the brand-new climbing wall at Surf ‘n Slide Waterpark — a fun new attraction that will make a splash all summer long!

You’ll also discover everything we have to offer this season, including:

New Museum and Art programs
Exciting Gallery shows
Our summer music concert series
Youth and tot programs
Aquatics, camps, sports, and more!

There’s something for everyone this summer, and we can’t wait to see the community out enjoying all the great programs, events, and facilities that make recreation in Moses Lake so special!