Three Indoor Stops on the Palouse for a Wet October Day

When October rain settles over the Palouse, three indoor stops with posted hours are the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU in Pullman, the Palouse Discovery Science Center in Pullman, and the McConnell Mansion in Moscow. The art museum is free and open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The science center charges admission, with the adult rate posted at $9.00 as of September 25, 2026, and is open Tuesday through Saturday. The McConnell Mansion is free with a suggested $5 donation and opens Tuesday through Friday afternoons, 1 to 4 p.m. Hours and prices can change, so check the page before you go.

This week's theme is rainy-day ideas. Details below were checked against official sources on the dates listed. Hours, fees, and access can change, so confirm before you go.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, Pullman

WSU's art museum in the Crimson Cube at 1535 NE Wilson Road on the Pullman campus, with changing exhibitions and free programs. Central campus parking is available in the Smith Center Garage and the Terrell Library Garage, with payment through the AMP Park app, parking.wsu.edu, or the Brelsford WSU Visitor Center.

• Access or hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, holidays, and university breaks (the page does not list the break dates). As of September 25, 2026.
• Fees: Free. The museum's about page says its programs and exhibitions are free, and a March 24, 2026 WSU release says all programs and exhibitions are free and open to the public.
• Verified as of September 25, 2026
• Official information

Palouse Discovery Science Center, Pullman

A nonprofit hands-on science center at 950 NE Nelson Court in Pullman with interactive STEAM exhibits. Weekday programs such as Reading with Reptiles on Wednesdays and Creativity Lab on Fridays, both 11 to 11:30 a.m., are included with daily admission.

• Access or hours: Regular hours September through May: Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer hours June through August: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members get early admission Tuesdays 9 to 10 a.m. No Sunday or Monday hours are posted, and no holiday closures are listed on the page. As of September 25, 2026.
• Fees: Admission. The adult rate is posted at $9.00 as of September 25, 2026, with lower rates for seniors, military, and youth listed on the center's visit page, where the current figures are posted.
• Verified as of September 25, 2026
• Official information

McConnell Mansion, Moscow

An 1886 house museum run by the Latah County Historical Society at 110 South Adams Street in Moscow's Fort Russell neighborhood, built by William J. McConnell, Idaho governor from 1887 to 1893. Rooms are furnished to periods from 1900 through the 1930s, visits are self-guided with informational panels, and guided tours are by appointment with 24 hours notice.

• Access or hours: Tuesday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and some Saturdays depending on volunteer availability; the society asks visitors to call 208-882-1004 or email to verify Saturday hours. Also open for special events. As of September 25, 2026.
• Fees: Free, with a suggested donation of $5 per individual posted on the society's admission page.
• Verified as of September 25, 2026
• Official information

Before you go

Check the official links above for the current day's hours, closures, and seasonal limits. Weather on the Palouse changes quickly, so plan for wind and temperature swings.

Next step

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About the author

Jordan Vorderbrueggen writes about buying and selling homes in Pullman, Moscow, and across the Palouse with Woodbridge Real Estate. Hard to Spell, Tough to Beat.