Museum of Northwest Art
Museum Contemporary art museum highlighting Northwest artists
La Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art focuses on regional painters, photographers and crafts with rotating exhibitions and an artist archive; visitors come for contemporary Northwest art and the historic waterfront town.
The Museum of Northwest Art is a regional art museum in La Conner, Washington, dedicated to art from the Pacific Northwest. Its mission emphasizes artists and movements that have shaped the region’s visual culture.
Exhibition galleries host rotating solo and group shows of painting, sculpture, photography, and related media by Pacific Northwest artists. The museum also runs public events, artist talks, and education initiatives tailored to local audiences.
The museum was established by local arts supporters to document and exhibit the region’s art history and contemporary practices, and it has developed a program of temporary exhibitions and community outreach. Over time it has built relationships with regional artists, collectors, and cultural organizations.
Situated in the small waterfront town of La Conner in Skagit County, the museum is accessible from the I-5 corridor and serves both local residents and visitors to the Skagit Valley.
- Scope: Located in La Conner, the museum concentrates on artists and movements from the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
- Exhibitions: Operates rotating exhibitions and community programs that highlight painting, sculpture, and craft from the region.
How to Get to Museum of Northwest Art #
La Conner is on the Swinomish Channel in northwest Washington State. From I-5, take exit 230 to State Route 20 west toward Burlington and continue to La Conner. The town is also served by regional buses; parking is available in downtown lots a short walk from the museum.
Tips for Visiting Museum of Northwest Art #
- Check the museum's calendar for artist talks and open studios - the MOHA tends to host the regional art community actively.
- Park in the historic downtown and walk to the museum to appreciate the small-town collection in context with local galleries.
Best Time to Visit Museum of Northwest Art #
Best in summer when local festivals energize the museum, or in shoulder seasons for quieter contemplation.
Weather & Climate near Museum of Northwest Art #
Museum of Northwest Art's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (719 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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