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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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October Member Meetup: Poetry Workshop
MNA members are invited to attend an ekphrastic poetry workshop with Jodie Hollander on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 12 - 2 pm. This workshop will be held in the Waddell Gallery among the current Poetry Maps exhibition. Poetry Maps closes on October 27, 2025 - this poetry workshop is a great opportunity for members ...
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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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Celebraciones de la Gente
FeaturedMuseum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExperience the vibrant traditions of Mexican heritage at the 22nd 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. Mariachi Agave Enjoy cultural dances and music ...
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Sugar Skull Decorating at Celebraciones
Join us for Sugar Skull Decorating during Celebraciones de la Gente and take part in a cherished Día de los Muertos tradition. Sugar skulls (calaveras de azúcar) are colorful, whimsical confections that celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed. Made from sugar and decorated with bright designs, they symbolize the sweetness of life ...
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November Member Meetup: Brady Open House
MNA members are invited to attend a special open house of the Brady building on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Brady building houses MNA's Geology and Paleontology Collections. This exclusive members-only event provides access to collections usually reserved for researchers and scientists. Learn more about the collection here. Not ...
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Plant Providers Design Charrette
Join us in MNA's Pearson Hall (located near Colton Garden) for a discussion on the design of the Plant Providers section of Colton Garden. The section is being developed to grow locally sourced, useful, and beautiful native plants of the Colorado Plateau—species that benefit people, animals, and the earth. Many are edible, medicinal, fragrant, or ...
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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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Members Preview: Wagon Road to Mother Road
MNA members are invited to attend the opening reception of MNA's newest exhibit, Wagon Road to Mother Road, on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Members, please enter through the North Special Events entrance and check in with our team in the Sarah Lee Branigar Reading Room (Living Room) before heading into ...