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Explore More Fossils
Explore the wonders of the Colorado Plateau—right at your fingertips! Join us today at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 10 a.m. to noon and explore our Fossils Touch Table. Our friendly museum guide is ready to share fascinating stories about the region’s natural wonders. FREE with Museum admission.
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Explore More Fossils
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExplore the wonders of the Colorado Plateau—right at your fingertips! Join us today at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 10 a.m. to noon and explore our Fossils Touch Table. Our friendly museum guide is ready to share fascinating stories about the region’s natural wonders. FREE with Museum admission.
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Native Plant Primer Launch
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesAuthors Jack Dash and Luke Takata will be on hand at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 2-3 p.m. for a launch of their new book The Southwest Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden. The Southwest Native Plant Primer is your essential guide to 235 native wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees ...
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Honey Harvest
Colton Garden Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesHoney Harvest at Colton Garden Join the crew from Flagstaff Foodlink for a golden, sweet morning. Learn all about the art of harvesting the nectar our local bees have been busy creating all summer. 🗓️ Sunday, September 7 ⏱️ 9 a.m.-noon 📍 Colton Garden Colton Garden is located near Discovery Village on the Museum of ...
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Easton Collection Center Tour
Easton Collection Center 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesTake a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Easton Collection Center at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Explore cultural artifacts, natural specimens, and breathtaking art, all housed in a marvel of environmentally friendly and culturally informed architecture. You’ll enjoy: Up-close encounters with pottery, jewelry, artifacts, paintings, and more. Insights and stories from expert guides who bring ...
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Science Day & Open House
FeaturedMuseum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin Us at the Museum for Science Day! FREE admission all day. 📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025 ⏱️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get hands-on with science! Make your own plant and flower press, learn about fall gardening and mulch, and dive into other activities inspired by our Shifting Life Zones exhibit. Museum researchers and ...
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Science Day Talk: Extinct Animals
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesHow Large Extinct Animals Have Shaped Ecosystems and Us Presented by Chris Doughty, PhD From towering dinosaurs to the mighty Pleistocene megafauna, large animals have long influenced the balance and function of ecosystems. Their extinction not only reshaped the natural world—it also had unexpected effects on human evolution and the course of our societies. Doughty ...
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Science Day Talk: Wild Gardens
All My Gardens are Wild: 30 Years of Ethnobotany Presented by Phyllis Hogan, founder of the Arizona Ethnobotanical Research Association Phyllis Hogan shares stories and insights from her three decades of work with native plants, traditional knowledge, and collaboration with the Indigenous communities of the Colorado Plateau. Her talk highlights the many traditional herbalists and healers she has ...
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Easton Collection Center Tour
Easton Collection Center 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesTake a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Easton Collection Center at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Explore cultural artifacts, natural specimens, and breathtaking art, all housed in a marvel of environmentally friendly and culturally informed architecture. You’ll enjoy: Up-close encounters with pottery, jewelry, artifacts, paintings, and more. Insights and stories from expert guides who bring ...
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Spooky Science and Freaky Finds
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesGet ready for plenty of ewww and ahhh moments! Explore the curious side of nature at Spooky Science and Freaky Finds from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 11. See curious Museum specimens and discover why we keep them. Explore a haunted lab, and learn about poisonous plants and venomous bugs. Hear fascinating tales ...
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Grand Canyon Cave Mysteries
EVENT IS SOLD OUT What can the Grand Canyon's longest known cave reveal about the past? Quite a bit, including the striking discovery that many perfectly preserved bat species found within it are more than 50,000 years old. Join journalist and photographer Stephen Eginoire for a special presentation on the discovery of ancient bats and ...
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Easton Collection Center Tour
Easton Collection Center 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesTake a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Easton Collection Center at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Explore cultural artifacts, natural specimens, and breathtaking art, all housed in a marvel of environmentally friendly and culturally informed architecture. You’ll enjoy: Up-close encounters with pottery, jewelry, artifacts, paintings, and more. Insights and stories from expert guides who bring ...
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Spring Break: Brilliant Innovations
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesKids of all ages will enjoy hands-on STEM activity stations led by the Arizona Science Center. Featuring the center’s Innovaciones Brillantes (Brilliant Innovations) program, these interactive experiences celebrate Hispanic innovation and spotlight trailblazing pioneers in engineering, technology, and the life sciences. All supplies and materials are provided—just bring your curiosity! Time: 1-3 p.m. Place: Branigar ...
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Spring Break: Bugs and Pollinators
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesKids of all ages will enjoy hands-on activity stations exploring the fascinating world of insects, pollinators, and the plants they support. They also will have an opportunity to experience the thrill of interacting with live bugs. All supplies and materials are provided—just bring your sense of wonder. Time: 1-3 p.m. Place: Branigar Chase Discovery Center ...
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Spring Break: Space Explorers
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesCollect “stardust,” create your own moon craters, test your strength by lifting a real meteorite, and marvel at the night sky in a mobile planetarium experience presented by the Meteor Crater Education Alliance. Young explorers can also travel through deep time as they learn about the geological time scale and Earth’s place in the universe. ...
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Spring Break: Ancient Ingenuity
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesStep back in time and discover how ancient communities used creativity and skill in everyday life. Explore how pottery and jewelry were made, learn traditional methods for hunting and preparing food, and try out games and activities enjoyed for generations. Hands-on experiences invite visitors of all ages to connect with the ingenuity and knowledge of ...
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Twilight Thursday: Family Night
Experience the galleries and exhibits until 7 p.m., with pay-what-you-wish admission starting at 4 p.m. Special Program Touch Tables: Bring the kids to explore our touch tables with up-close encounters with fossils, pottery, and the latest addition to our "Age of the Dinosaurs" exhibit. What is pay-what-you-wish admission? We’ve set aside our admission fees; you ...
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MNA Research Showcase
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin us for a detailed look at research happening now on the Colorado Plateau! From botany and archaeology to fine art and culture, MNA’s research teams and research associates are investigating the region’s natural wonders, art, and history in exciting ways. During our Research Showcase, you’ll have the opportunity to: View posters and visual displays ...
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Twilight Thursday
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExperience the galleries and exhibits until 7 p.m., with pay-what-you-wish admission starting at 4 p.m. What is pay-what-you-wish admission? We’ve set aside our admission fees; you can pay whatever you’d like to see the Museum and explore the art, science, and cultures of the Colorado Plateau. We’re able to offer pay-what-you-wish admission for Twilight Thursdays ...
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International Museum Day
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesFree Admission Day and Activities for All! Celebrate International Museum Day with us May 16. Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Explore creativity, history, and culture through interactive experiences across the galleries. Kids and families can make their own dinosaur armor, build a clay road, design a popsicle stick bridge, and ...
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