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  • Spring Break: Bugs and Pollinators

    Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Kids 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 ...

  • Spring Break: Space Explorers

    Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Collect “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. ...

  • Spring Break: Ancient Ingenuity

    Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Step 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 ...

  • 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 ...

    Pay-What-You-Wish Admission

  • MNA Research Showcase

    Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Join 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 ...

  • Twilight Thursday

    Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Experience 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 ...

    Pay-What-You-Wish Admission

  • International Museum Day

    Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Free 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 ...

    Free Admission

  • Collection Center Open House

    Easton Collection Center 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Easton Collection Center Open House Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE for everyone. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum of Northern Arizona collections at our annual Easton Collection Center Open House. This year’s theme is Artist Hopid. Explore the art and legacy of Artist Hopid—the visionary collective of five Hopi artists from ...

    FREE

  • Celebrating the Song Dogs

    Presented by the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Stop by for a humorously themed lecture about the natural and cultural history of coyotes in the Americas, their place in lore and literature, and some of the exciting things that set them apart as nature's "tricksters." This is a free event and all ages are welcome.

  • Festival of Science Open House

    Museum free all day, kids activities run from 2 pm-4:30 pm Join us for a Science Day at MNA our free Open House for the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Enjoy ...

  • Brady (Geology Building) Open House

    As part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science, MNA presents a free Open House of the Brady Building. You'll get to see our collection of dinosaur bones, historically significant rocks, and much more! All ages welcome.

  • Spooky Science and Freaky Finds

    See curious Museum specimens and discover why we keep them. Explore our haunted laboratory and learn about insects and minerals that glow in the dark, see coprolites (fossilized poo) from ...