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June 10 @ 1:23 am
Kids
Blow, Blow Volcano!
Discovery Village Winding Brook Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesWe know that the San Francisco Peaks are a big volcano that once blew its top! In this presentation for preschoolers, kids get to see a model erupt and learn how lava forms different kinds of rocks, from sharp, hard obsidian used for tools to lightweight pumice. This will be at the Museum of Northern ...
Disruptive Eruptions
Discovery Village Winding Brook Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesMake a model eruption within view of our favorite volcano – the San Francisco Peaks! Learn how much of our landscape was formed by volcanic activity, and how the same materials form different kinds of stone depending on how they cool. This free event is part of the Festival of Science, but please reserve a ...
Science Play Day
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesEnjoy a smorgasbord of science activities throughout the museum. Admission is free for all. Meet Hopi-R2, a lifesize working droid painted like Hopi pottery. Touch real fossils and then make your own imprint fossil Play with an erosion model Dig for dinosaurs in the paleontology pit Learn about the science of color Try prehistoric technology ...
Sugar Skull decorating
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesSugar skulls, or calavera de azucar, are a fun part of the Day of the Dead tradition. Children particularly enjoy decorating the skulls with colorful frosting, beads, and feathers. Reservations are required. Each sugar skull is $5. Click here to sign up for a time
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 ...
Winter Open House & Market
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesSaturday, December 3rd: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 4th: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Support and celebrate the rich cultural and artistic traditions of working artists on the Colorado Plateau at the Winter Market. Hosted inside the Museum of Northern Arizona, this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to witness the traditional and contemporary ...
Winter Open House & Market
Saturday, December 3rd: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 4th: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Support and celebrate the rich cultural and artistic traditions of working artists on the Colorado Plateau at the Winter Market. Hosted inside the Museum of Northern Arizona, this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to witness the traditional and contemporary art ...
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 ...
CANCELED — The Life & Seasons of MNA’s Living Roof
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesBioregional Living Roofs contribute to a healthy environment by providing biodiverse and beautiful habitat for birds, bats, butterflies, insects, lizards and other organisms while eliminating stormwater runoff and reducing temperature extremes. Join Research Botanist Jan Busco and Botany Collections Manager Kirstin Phillips as they team up to share this rare opportunity to learn about the ...
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Elden Brass Quintet Concert
Sunday, June 11 at 1:00. This free concert will take place under the big tent on the Museum of Northern Arizona's beautiful campus. Jazz, pop, and classical tunes will be performed by David Vining on trombone, Kevin Tague on trumpet, Nancy Sullivan on French horn, Ben Ordaz on tuba, and Cindy Gould on trumpet. Beer ...
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 ...
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 ...