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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin us in celebrating you, our wonderful volunteers! Whether you lend your time in the gardens, help make events and festivals memorable, work with our collections, assist in the Museum ...
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Apache Crown Dance
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExperience the Apache Crown Dance from the Diamond Creek Crown Dancers Apache believe the Creator sent the Mountain Spirits (Gaan) to the Apache to teach them to live in harmony. ...
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Winter Market & Open House
FeaturedMuseum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesWinter Market & Open House Shop for that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift and enjoy your favorite galleries at our annual Winter Market & Open House on December 6 and 7. A holiday market takes over the Museum’s Branigar Chase Discovery auditorium and Living Room, highlighting 25 Indigenous artists from the Colorado Plateau. They will showcase 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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CANCELED: Curator Talk-Wagon Road to Mother Road
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesThis event has been canceled due to weather. It has been rescheduled for next Thursday, January 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Easton Collection Center Tour
Take 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 ...
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Colton Circle Reception: Call of the Colorado Plateau
Museum of Northern Arizona's Colton Circle: Please join us for a reception of MNA’s newest exhibit, Call of the Colorado Plateau, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Colton Circle Reception ...
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Members Preview: Call of the Colorado Plateau
Museum of Northern Arizona members: Please join us for the opening reception of MNA’s newest exhibit, Call of the Colorado Plateau, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. A Colton Circle reception ...
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Twilight Thursday
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 ...
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Twilight Thursday
Experience the galleries and exhibits until 7 p.m., with pay-what-you-wish admission starting at 4 p.m. Special ProgramPostcard Poetry: Local poet Linda Alvarado will be on hand in our Wagon Road ...
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Member Meetup: Valentine’s Day Collage Making
Branigar Chase Discovery CenterMNA Members: Join us for our February 2026 Member Meetup on Thursday, February 12 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Back by popular demand we will be making Valentine's Day cards ...
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Easton Collection Center Tour
Take 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 ...
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Route 66 to the Grand Canyon
Theatrikos presents Route 66 to the Grand Canyon, a hilarious and heartfelt ride down the Mother Road, at the Museum of Northern Arizona. When Ruth’s car breaks down just outside ...
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Shades of Route 66: Visualizing the Past Through GIS
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin us for a special presentation, Shades of Route 66: Visualizing the Past Through GIS, by Michael Rivera. Michael will share his research as part of the Shades of Route ...
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Route 66 to the Grand Canyon
Theatrikos presents Route 66 to the Grand Canyon, a hilarious and heartfelt ride down the Mother Road, at the Museum of Northern Arizona. When Ruth’s car breaks down just outside Flagstaff, her ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Spring Break: Road Adventures
Explore the value of travel and trade, experiment with neon signs, design a futuristic mode of transportation inspired by Route 66, build a clay road, and test your engineering skills ...
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Member Meetup: Gallery Chat with David Politzer
MNA members are invited to join Flagstaff artist David Politzer for a Gallery Chat in Call of the Colorado Plateau. Gallery Chats are a more informal and intimate opportunity for ...
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Artist Talk: David Politzer
Branigar Chase Discovery CenterJoin us for an Artist Talk with David Politzer on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30-6:30 pm. David's installation Observation Station: From the Rim, featured in our exhibition, Call of the ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesThe Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project (GCWRP) presents its 15th Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Museum of Northern Arizona. This benefit for the GCWRP will screen two hours ...
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Book Festival Readings
Join the Northern Arizona Book Festival as it presents keynote readings in MNA's Branigar Chase auditorium. The Museum of Northern Arizona is proud to partner with the Northern Arizona Book ...
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Slow Art Day
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin us for Slow Art Day, a global event celebrating the beauty of taking your time with art. Instead of rushing by, slow down, sit, and truly observe. Let your ...
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Educators Night Out
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesNorthern Arizona Educators, Administrators, and Volunteers: Please join us at the Museum to explore our exhibitions and educational opportunities. Take time to experience MNA galleries and exhibits, and check out ...
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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 ...
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Gunnar Widforss: Master of the Inner Canyon
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesAlan Petersen presents a talk on the inner-canyon works of Swedish-American artist Gunnar Widforss (1879–1934), known as The Painter of the National Parks. Widforss created some of his most celebrated ...
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Easton Collection Center 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesTake a rare behind-the-scenes tour of our Easton Collection Center. Explore cultural artifacts, natural specimens, and breathtaking art. Learn how the collections are cared for and used in a marvel of environmentally friendly and culturally informed architecture. Each tour is limited to 14 people for a truly personal experience. Tour fee: $15 for museum members, ...
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Namingha Institute Exhibit & Reception
Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard AZ, United StatesMNA Members and special guests are invited to join us for the 2025 Namingha Institute Exhibition & Reception on Friday, May 8 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
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Members’ Preview: Artist Hopid Unveiled
Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard AZ, United StatesMembers see it first! Join us on the evening of Friday, May 15th for a first-look at MNA's newest exhibit, Artist Hopid Unveiled. This event will take place from 5:00 ...
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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 ...
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Museum to Mother Road: A Tweed Group Bike Ride through Flagstaff
Join us on International Museum Day, Saturday, May 16, for a Tweed Bike Ride through Flagstaff in celebration of the Route 66 Centennial and MNA’s Wagon Road to Mother Road ...
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Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Join the Coconino County Master Gardeners for their annual Plant Sale and Garden Festival at Colton Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Northern Arizona from 10 a.m. to ...
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Thirsty Thursday with Folias Duo
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesFolias Duo is guitarist Andrew Bergeron and flutist Carmen Maret. Enjoy live music from Folias Duo in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Tamales USA plus wine, ...
$8 – $18