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Through March 29, 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 August 9, 2008
Many Colored Weaves – Navajo textiles from the Collection of the Museum of Northern Arizona
Flagstaff Cultural Partners (FCP) and the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) have joined forces to present a new exhibition at the Coconino Center for the Arts this summer. Many Colored Weaves, features selections from MNA’s collection of Navajo textiles.

Through November 9, 2008
Merrill Mahaffey: Interior Landscapes of the West, a Fifty-Year Retrospective
The exhibit is a unique inquiry into the meaning of western landscapes and their role in American culture at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Mahaffey’s view of the natural world as an expression of the creative power of the universe is paired with his analytical temperament and love of science and geological formations. He revels in realism, but stops short of photographic detail, infusing color and softening lines to express his feelings. His work seems to say, “Look here. This is what is essential. This viewpoint, right here, has meaning.”

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July 2008

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.

July 4-6
Hopi Festival of Art and Culture

July 10
9:45 a.m.
Hopi Life
Explorers Preschool Program (3-5 years). Register at 928-774-5211 x275. $3 members/$5 nonmembers.

July 10
1:15 p.m.
The Grand Canyon
Explorers II Program (6-8 years). Register at 928-774-5211 x275. $3 members/$5 nonmembers.

July 11-13
MNA Ventures: Navajo Trading Post Tour

July 12
7:00 p.m.
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dark Skies in Flagstaff
More than 100 species of night-flying moths—some large and spectacularly beautiful—haunt the night skies. Rarely seen giant centipedes, scorpions, spiders, bats, mice, and small carnivores abound in our nocturnal landscape. In this free program for the whole family, Dr. Larry Stevens will introduce strange creatures from the Flagstaff area and describe how they live. Afterwards, weather permitting, see some of these animals using an ultraviolet light set up outside the Museum.

July 18
4:00 p.m.
Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour:
Anthropology
Visit MNA’s Anthropology Collection. See historic and prehistoric American Indian items, hear stories about rare
artifacts. Register by Mon., July 14 at 774-5213, ext. 219. $10 nonmembers, members free.


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August 2008

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.

August 2-3
Navajo Festival of Art and Culture



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September 2008

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.

September 9-13
MNA Ventures: Capital Reef


September 30-October 4
MNA Ventures: Canyon de Chelly

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October 2008

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.

October 13-18
MNA Ventures: Slickhorn Gulch Backpack

October 24-26
Celebraciónes de la Gente

 

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