Ed Mell – Paintings of the New West
June 20 – October 31, 2010

The innovative paintings and sculptures of Phoenix artist Ed Mell depict majestic panoramas of the desert Southwest and the nuances of its flora and fauna. Mell uses contrasting light and shadow, deep space, and colors to accentuate his subject and capture ephemeral moments in nature. This exhibit of 38 paintings and sculptures by Mell  is the result of a partnership between MNA and the Tucson Museum of Art.

 

March 13 – September 12, 2010

Artist, poet, "mythical archaeologist," ritual clown, and trickster — Michael Kabotie (1942—2009) explored the journeys of humankind by playfully meshing his own Hopi traditions with myth and imagery from around the world. Walking in Harmony: The Life and Work of Lomawywesa celebrates Kabotie's life, work, family and collaborators in this exhibition of paintings, prints, jewelry, and poetry.

 
Easton Collection Center

Almost 17 months after breaking ground, the new Easton Collection Center was dedicated  June 21, 2009. This state-of-the-art, 17,000 square foot facility will house items from MNA's extensive collections.

 
MNA Children's Programs

The Museum of Northern Arizona’s Discovery Program is a summer gateway into the wonders of the Colorado Plateau for children 4-17. Taught by experienced educators, these programs offer an exciting range of hands-on learning opportunities about the region’s traditions of fine arts, natural sciences, Native cultures, and ecology.

Every month the Explorer Program provides entertaining and educational programs for children ages 3-5 and 6-8. Children experience the wonders of the Colorado Plateau, from ancient dinosaurs to the diverse wildlife and cultures of this area. Puppet shows and hands-on activities make this a time that kid's won't want to miss!

 
Below Beaver Falls by Mark ThatcherMNA Travel Program
New trips for 2010 - now available for reservation!

Let MNA Ventures show you the wonders of the Colorado Plateau - experience some of the most spectacular landscapes and fascinating cultures in the world! With over 30 years of experience and the best guides in the Southwest, no one else can showcase this incredible region like MNA can. Whether you're looking for back country hiking or great hotel based excursions, MNA Ventures has it covered..

 
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MNA is a Blue Star Museum

Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 750 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010.

MNA Bulletin 65
MNA Bulletin 65 is now available and may be purchased online. This bulletin is a festschrift to Dr. Michael O. Woodburne, MNA Honorary Curator of Paleontology.

Volunteers Needed
MNA needs you to help move its anthropological and archaeological collections into the newly-constructed Easton Collection Center. Details here.

Explore the Scientific Wonders of Northern Arizona with the EXPLORATION PASS
Northern Arizona’s three premier scientific attractions have joined together to offer the Northern Arizona Exploration Pass. Lowell Observatory, Meteor Crater, and the Museum of Northern Arizona are offering a $2 discount on admission with this pass.

Monthly Collection Tours
The third Friday of each month is your opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the MNA collections.

Artist-in-Residence Program
The Artist-In-Residence Program at the Museum of Northern Arizona offers professional writers, composers, and visual and performing artists the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline, while immersed in the inspiring landscape of northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau.

MNA Mission, Vision and Values
The MNA Board of Trustees has adopted an updated Mission Statement.

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