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Through August 30, 2009
THERIZINOSAUR – Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur
An exhibit of the newest and strangest dinosaur in all of North America. THERIZINOSAUR – Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur has been developed from a southern Utah excavation by MNA’s Colbert Curator of Paleontology Dr. David D. Gillette. Exhibit visitors will experience scientific inquiry at its best, as the exhibit asks questions, but leaves the answers about this enigmatic, one-ton creature to the visitors’ critical thinking.

Through November 1, 2009
Natural Languages: The Art of Judy Tuwaletstiwa

Judy Tuwaletstiwa uses photographs, mixed media paintings, sculpture, and text to create a poetic visual language and paint a new picture of the grandure and intimacy of the Colorado Plateau.
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June 2009

Every Saturday
Therizinosaur Exhibit Guided Gallery Tours
11:00 a.m.

Explore the mystery of how a 93 million-year-old land-living dinosaur came to be buried 60 miles out  at sea. Tours begin from the Museum foyer, are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission. Reservations are not required.

Every Saturday
Museum Highlights  Tour
2:00 p.m.

Visit each exhibit gallery throughout the Museum for an introduction to the Colorado Plateau. Tours begin from the Museum foyer, are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission. Reservations are not required.

Every Sunday
Ethnology
 Tour
2:00 p.m.

Learn about the living cultures of the Colorado Plateau and visit MNA's Kiva Gallery, with a modern kiva mural. Tours begin from the Museum foyer, are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission. Reservations are not required.

June 10
9:45 a.m.
Hopi Culture

Explorers Preschool Program (3-5 years). Register at 928-774-5211 x275. $3 members/$5 nonmembers.

June 10
1:45 p.m.
Hopi Culture

Explorers II Program (6-8 years). Register at 928-774-5211 x275. $3 members/$5 nonmembers.

June  13
10:00 a.m.
Navajo Rug Auction

Flagstaff Cultural Partners and MNA team up to host an auction of 300 contemporary and vintage Navajo weavings. Navajo Tacos and Frybread will be available for sale during the event. The auction is held at the Coconino Center for the Arts.

June  13
12:00 p.m.
Family Programming - Flagstaff Volcanoes

Geologist Kent Colbath will talk about area volcanoes. At 1 p.m. ages 5 and older will hear a story that connects Flagstaff's volcanoes and the Hopi culture, and make a take-home craft.

June 19
4:00 p.m.
Behind-the-Scenes collections Tour
Visit MNA’s Library Archives collection. See rare manuscripts and hear the stories behind the important documents that MNA cares for in this collection. Register at 928/774/5213 x219 by Monday, June 17. Free for MNA Members, $10 nonmembers.

June 20
4:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Center! - Fundraising Gala

Celebrate the new Easton Collection Center with dinner, live and silent auctions, special guests and dedication remarks, plus tours of the Center
. Seating is limited. RSVP required - call 928-774-5213 x225.

June 21
10:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Center! - Public Dedication

Public dedication of  the new Easton Collection Center
. RSVP required - registration deadline is June 16 - register online or at 928-774-5213 x225.


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July 2009

Every Saturday
Therizinosaur Exhibit Guided Gallery Tours
11:00 a.m.

Explore the mystery of how a 93 million-year-old land-living dinosaur came to be buried 60 miles out  at sea. Tours begin from the Museum foyer, are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission. Reservations are not required.

Every Saturday
Museum Highlights  Tour
2:00 p.m.

Visit each exhibit gallery throughout the Museum for an introduction to the Colorado Plateau. Tours begin from the Museum foyer, are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission. Reservations are not required.

Every Sunday
Ethnology
 Tour
2:00 p.m.

Learn about the living cultures of the Colorado Plateau and visit MNA's Kiva Gallery, with a modern kiva mural. Tours begin from the Museum foyer, are appropriate for all ages, and are included with Museum admission. Reservations are not required.

July  4 & 5
9:00 a.m.
76th Annual Hope Festival of Arts and Culture

The oldest Hopi show in the world features over 70 award-winning carvers, painters, jewelers, potters, quilters, and basket and textile weavers. Take part in insightful discussions about the Hopi values of humility, cooperation, respect, balance, and Earth stewardship.

July 8
9:45 a.m.
Navajo Culture

Explorers Preschool Program (3-5 years). Register at 928-774-5211 x275. $3 members/$5 nonmembers.

July 8
1:45 p.m.
Navajo Culture

Explorers II Program (6-8 years). Register at 928-774-5211 x275. $3 members/$5 nonmembers.

July 17
4:00 p.m.
Behind-the-Scenes collections Tour
Visit MNA’s Anthropology Collections and hear stories about these traces of ancient inhabitants of the Colorado Plateau. Learn why MNA houses these items and how they assist researchers. Register at 928/774/5213 x219 by Monday, July 15. Free for MNA Members, $10 nonmembers.

 

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