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All Together Now: MNA Fall Fundraiser
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin us for MNA's biggest fundraising event of the year! Guests will enjoy drinks, small plates, and mingling in the Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard, then move into Branigar-Chase Auditorium for a presentation by Katherine Ware, Curator of Photography at the New Mexico Museum of Art, plus a live auction and paddle raise to benefit the ...
The Pueblo of Acoma Enchantment Dancers
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesNovember 26, 2022 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM The Pueblo of Acoma Enchantment Dancers will be performing for the first time at the Museum of Northern Arizona on November 26. Featuring the Buffalo Dance as well as sharing the importance of traditional dances, this performance will deepen perspectives on Acoma and Hopi Pueblo culture. The Buffalo Dance celebrates ...
Gene Foster & the Glen Canyon Project
Historian Susan Olberding and MNA's Archaeology Division Director Kim Spur will introduce Gene Field Foster, an artist whose unique relationship with MNA led her to record archaeological sites in Glen Canyon during river trips in 1952. These trips led to surveys in lower Glen Canyon, which resulted in stunning photograph documentation from her artist's perspective. ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 - 4:00 PM. $15 ...
Vast Landscapes, Inner Visions: Joella Jean Mahoney
Arguably one of the most important female artists of the Southwest, Joella Jean Mahoney’s art career spanned 66 years, from her roots in the abstract expressionism of the 1950s to her role as a mentor and master artist with a distinctive style that bridges realism and abstraction. This exhibition presents key paintings by the artist, ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 - 4:00 PM. $15 ...
Spring Break Messy Monday!
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesMessy Monday will include digging into the science of erosion and getting messy with a sand art and slime project. 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger enter for free. Youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Spring Break Wordful Wednesday!
Gather at the kiva for a story time with books written by Indigenous authors. Stay for a fun craft, and then visit the Flagstaff Public Library's PALSmobile in the parking lot to get a library card and check out books! 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become ...
Spring Break Therizinosaur Thursday!
Experience the museum's unique puppet show: Mystery of the Therizinosaur! Stay for hands-on activities that include the museum's fossil touch box and the creation of individual imprint fossils. 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger enter for free. Youth participants ...
Spring Break Family Friday Nature Journaling!
Explore the beauty of the flora and fauna that are right in the museum's backyard with artist Liz Blaker, who will be leading this introduction to nature journaling. 1:00 pm. Journal and supplies are provided. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 - 4:00 PM. $15 ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 – 4:00 PM. $15 Non-members $10 ...
International Museum Day & Exploring MNA’s Katsina Dolls Talk
MNA is celebrating International Museum Day’s theme of Sustainability & Wellbeing with FREE admission. Everyone is invited to enjoy the museum’s exhibits and see how MNA supports a sustainable future through educational programs, exhibits, and community outreach and research. Poster sessions from Research Associates will highlight MNA’s ongoing role in furthering science and research, and MNA’s ...
Thirsty Thursday with Foxy Koshka
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Foxy Koshka in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by The Chile Box is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can be purchased ...
Thirsty Thursday with Mother Road Trio
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Mother Road Trio in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Will's Grill is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can be purchased ...
Heritage Festival of Art & Culture
More than a market, the Heritage Festival is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the diverse Indigenous cultures of the Colorado Plateau region, which has been inhabited for thousands of years. Established in 1930 as the Hopi Craftsmen Show, the Heritage Festival has gone through many changes over the years. The 2023 Heritage Festival returns as an ...
River Reed Flute-Making Workshop with Aaron White
This two-hour river reed flute-making workshop is led by Aaron White. Work alongside Aaron in the museum's courtyard to create a unique flute and learn about reed flutes and traditional Native flute music. Each registrant will take home their own unique, tuned flute. $45 Aaron White is of Northern Ute/Dine descent who is an award-winning ...
River Reed Flute-Making Workshop with Aaron White
This two-hour river reed flute-making workshop is led by Aaron White. Work alongside Aaron in the museum's courtyard to create a unique flute and learn about reed flutes and traditional Native flute music. Each registrant will take home their own unique, tuned flute. $45 Aaron White is of Northern Ute/Dine descent who is an award-winning ...
Heritage Festival of Art and Culture
More than a market, the Heritage Festival is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the diverse Indigenous cultures of the Colorado Plateau region, which has been inhabited for thousands of years. Established in 1930 as the Hopi Craftsmen Show, the Heritage Festival has gone through many changes over the years. The 2023 Heritage Festival returns as an ...
River Reed Flute-Making Workshop with Aaron White
This two-hour river reed flute-making workshop is led by Aaron White. Work alongside Aaron in the museum's courtyard to create a unique flute and learn about reed flutes and traditional Native flute music. Each registrant will take home their own unique, tuned flute. $45 Aaron White is of Northern Ute/Dine descent who is an award-winning ...
Thirsty Thursday with Jeremiah Sammartano and The Red Eyes
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Jeremiah Sammartano and The Red Eyes in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Baja Mar is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets ...
More Than One Woman: The Life of Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton
Flagstaff Public Library 300 W Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesLike the museum she helped found, Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton was multifacted. A professional artist who worked to bring recognition to female and Indigenous artists, she was also a scientist, author, farmer, and visionary. Raised in wealth and privilege in Philadelphia, she found her home in the rugged terrain of the Southwest. She faced personal tragedy, ...
Thirsty Thursday with the Highland Ramblers
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by the Highland Ramblers in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Tamales USA is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can be purchased ...
Easton Collection Center Open House
Free admission to the Easton Collection Center -- 10:00 to 2:00 PM Learn about the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collection of more than 800,000 artifacts at the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Selected areas of the collection will be available for viewing and discussion with MNA collection staff. Textiles from the collection ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 - 4:00 PM. $15 ...
Moving from Appropriation to Authenticity Panel Discussion
This panel discussion will be an introduction to the overarching issues surrounding cultural appropriation of Indigenous art and culture and pose the questions: What is illegal? What is not illegal but still unethical? What are consumers’ responsibilities when considering purchasing art? Panelists will discuss the Indian Arts & Crafts Act as a framework for these ...
Thirsty Thursdays with NAU Jazz Faculty and Friends
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by NAU Jazz Faculty and Friends in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Baja Mar is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 - 4:00 PM. $15 ...
20th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesThe 20th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente Festival is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the history and culture of Mexican, Mexican American, and LatinX communities in Northern Arizona. Also known as the Day of the Dead, this event is a celebration of life, music, dance, food and heartfelt remembrances. Throughout the weekend visitors can enjoy ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de la Gente festival must be purchased to participate in ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de la Gente festival must be purchased to participate in ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de la Gente festival must be purchased to participate in ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de la Gente festival must be purchased to participate in ...
More Than a Meal
This panel discussion will focus on the appropriation of Indigenous crops and foods and the impacts of colonization on food sovereignty and Indigenous foodways, as well as spotlight current trends in Indigenous foodways. It will pose the questions: How does the right to access sacred and traditional foods and food sovereignty affect Indigenous communities’ abilities ...
Winter Open House & Market
December 2nd & 3rd, 2023 – Museum of Northern Arizona Native artists from the Colorado Plateau will be selling authentic artwork at this FREE admission weekend open house and market. Everything from fine art to prints to clay ornaments, jewelry, toys, apparel, and unique items that are perfect for gift-giving will be available. Come meet ...
Winter Open House & Market
December 2nd & 3rd, 2023 – Museum of Northern Arizona Native artists from the Colorado Plateau will be selling authentic artwork at this FREE admission weekend open house and market. Everything from fine art to prints to clay ornaments, jewelry, toys, apparel, and unique items that are perfect for gift-giving will be available. Come meet ...
Drawing Cultural Inspiration
Please Note: This talk will be held at Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336 This panel discussion will focus on Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists’ use of cultural symbols, the history of Indigenous representation in art, and the dynamics between the dominant culture and Indigenous artists who rely on their art for ...
Members’ Preview: Selling the Southwest
In the early 20th century, entrepreneurs employed artists to create a sense of wonder and mystery about the American Southwest that attracted tourists and established a romanticized vision that has lingered to this day. Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm – Colton Circle Reception. Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 12:30 pm ...
Selling the Southwest Exhibition Curator Talk
Join MNA Fine Arts Curator Alan Petersen at 2:00 in the Museum auditorium for a presentation about the art that sold the Southwest to the world. During the first decades of the twentieth century, the marketing departments of the Santa Fe Railroad and the Fred Harvey Company created a sense of wonder and mystery about ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 - 4:00 PM. $15 ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 – 4:00 PM. $15 Non-members $10 ...
Monday Spring Break Activity with the Arizona Science Center
1:00 - 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona's Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. The Arizona Science Center will share their Science on Wheels program with Flagstaff for Monday's kickoff of the Museum's Spring Break Week. Build a tower, make a binary code bracelet, explore the planets, decorate a cactus, and more! These family STEM ...
Tuesday Spring Break Activity — Poetry Maps Zine Making
1:00 - 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona's Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. Become a writer/publisher! Contribute to and take home a zine about the Colorado Plateau. Zines are non-commercial, self-published booklets typically reproduced in small batches on a copy machine. Zines provide a space to freely express and share art, words, and thoughts. ...
Wednesday Spring Break Activity — Amazing Animal Bones!
1:00 – 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. Learn all about how archaeologists identify and clean animal bones! Explore different stations to learn about animal anatomy, guess animal skeletons, clean bones, and get a better look at all different kinds of teeth, shell, and bone. End the day by ...
CANCELED -Friday Spring Break Activity — Incredible Arizona Insects!
This event is canceled due to heavy snow. Let’s explore the Incredible Insects of Arizona! Everything from the beautiful, shiny green, giant scarab beetle to stunning butterflies and stinky stick bugs will be on display. Learn how to sort and classify and then create your own Incredible Arizona Insect! Admission: Museum members always have free admission. ...
Glen Canyon Rises Tour
Saturday, March 16 3:00 - 5:30 In partnership with Grand Canyon Trust Location: Museum's Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium Join an artist and advocacy tour with writers, musicians, and filmmakers for an intimate, inspirational look at the remarkable ecological recovery that’s currently underway in Glen Canyon, even as climate change and drought drain Lake Powell ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 – 4:00 PM. $15 Non-members $10 ...
Slow Art Day
Slow Art Day is a global event to help people discover the joy of looking at and loving art. Slow down, sit and observe, and let your eyes and your mind connect more deeply with art. Interested in discussing what you experienced? Join MNA Fine Arts Curator Alan Petersen for a discussion about Slow Art. ...
International Museum Day and ARTx – FREE Admission
MNA is celebrating International Museum Day and its reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums with FREE admission today. Everyone is invited to enjoy the Museum exhibits, which tell the story of MNA's work of ongoing research and efforts to illuminate the scientific, cultural, and artistic treasures of the Colorado Plateau. The day is also ...
Thirsty Thursday with Mother Road Trio
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Mother Road Trio in MNA's beautiful, historic Courtyard. Food by Pizzicletta is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can be purchased ...
Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture
Celebrate art, culture, and community! Connect with the people of the Colorado Plateau at this vibrant gathering held on the forested grounds of the Museum of Northern Arizona. The Museum’s premier festival features Native American artists, dancers, musicians, demonstrators, and cultural experts. Buy direct from artists while enjoying the sounds and traditions of the region. ...
Thirsty Thursday with Colton House Sessions – Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Colton House Sessions -- Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin -- in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Pizzicletta is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 ...
Thirsty Thursday with Black Lemon
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Black Lemon in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Tamales USA is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday. $15 for non-members; $8 for members. Tickets can be ...
FREE Easton Collection Center Open House
Free admission to the Easton Collection Center — Saturday, August 24 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn about the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections at the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Selected pieces of the Fine Art Collection will be available for viewing and discussion with MNA collections staff and curators. ...
Horsetail Dance and Stories with Clayson and Jones Benally
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 6 pm – Museum of Northern Arizona in the Horse & Rider: A Southwest Story exhibition gallery The strong and longstanding bond between horses and Southwest Indigenous Peoples is celebrated through visual and oral story in the Horse & Rider: A Southwest Story exhibition on display through October 27th. As a ...
Celebraciones de la Gente
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExperience the vibrant traditions of Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin X communities at the 21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente! Join us for a weekend filled with color, culture, and celebration. Held in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, Celebraciones honors the spirit of Día de los Muertos with heartfelt remembrances and joyful festivities. Enjoy cultural ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at the Celebraciones de la Gente Festival
Saturday, October 26 @ 10:30 a.m. Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente
Saturday, October 26 @ 3:30 Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente (This Workshop is FULL)
*This workshop is full* Sunday, October 27 @ 10:30 a.m. Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente
Sunday, October 27 @ 12:00 Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is a very popular event that always sells out, pre-registration is required. Tickets for the Celebraciones de ...
Family Game Day
Saturday, November 30 Family Game Day with Navajo Highways, Hopi R2, Indigenous Games, and Special Book Event MNA members are Free! Non-members pay regular Museum admission. Kids 9 and younger are Free! Bring the entire family to MNA for this fun-filled day! 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Indigenous games for all ages, plus a demonstration by Gregory ...
Winter Market & Open House
Winter Market & Open House December 7 & 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join us for a festive shopping experience December 7 and 8. Find meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts while celebrating the season and directly supporting Indigenous artists. Twenty-five artists from across the Colorado Plateau will show and sell paintings, prints, ornaments, jewelry, pottery, T-shirts and more. ...