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December 28 @ 6:04 pm
Baje Whitethorne Sr: Náátsʼíílid/Rainbow Light
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesBursting with color, this retrospective exhibit presents the full spectrum of art by Baje Whitethorne Sr., a visual storyteller acclaimed for his colorful paintings full of life and energy. Born ...
Members’ Preview
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesMuseum of Northern Arizona Members are invited to join us for light refreshments, music and a preview of our new exhibit, Vast Lands, Inner Visions: The Art of Joella Jean ...
Gene Foster & the Glen Canyon Project
Historian Susan Olberding and MNA's Archaeology Division Director Kim Spur will introduce Gene Field Foster, an artist whose unique relationship with MNA led her to record archaeological sites in Glen ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC ...
Vast Landscapes, Inner Visions: Joella Jean Mahoney
Arguably one of the most important female artists of the Southwest, Joella Jean Mahoney’s art career spanned 66 years, from her roots in the abstract expressionism of the 1950s to ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC ...
Colton Circle Event: The Use of Collections at MNA
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesTony Thibodeau, MNA Director of Research & Collections, will discuss how MNA's permanent collections are used by visiting researchers as well as MNA staff, and how collections support MNA's mission ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
Closing Reception: Baje Whitethorne Sr.: Náátsʼíilid/Rainbow Light
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin us to honor the artist and have a final look at this stunning exhibit before it closes. Free for members Non-members welcome, but regular admission applies For more details contact ...
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 ...
Virtual Auction
onlineBid on Experiences from Museum of Northern Arizona: 2 Hour Garden Consultation with Research Botany Associate, Jan Busco Heritage Festival Weekend Pass Thirsty Thursday Pass Book Other experiences from Warner's ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC ...
Members’ & VIP Private View: Designed to Move
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin us for a private view of a new exhibit opening this month at MNA. Designed to Move will showcase the fine-art macrophotography of desert seeds by artist Taylor James. These beautiful ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour ...
International Museum Day & Exploring MNA’s Katsina Dolls Talk
MNA is celebrating International Museum Day’s theme of Sustainability & Wellbeing with FREE admission. Everyone is invited to enjoy the museum’s exhibits and see how MNA supports a sustainable future through ...
Thirsty Thursday with Foxy Koshka
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Foxy Koshka in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by The Chile Box is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer ...
Colton Garden Tour
Colton Garden Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesFree tours of the Museum of Northern Arizona's Colton Garden. The Colton Garden provides a space for people of all ages to learn how to grow plants and reconnect with ...
Party on the Plateau: An MNA Fundraiser
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesWe're thrilled to announce that our summer fundraising event is back! Join us for drinks, dinner, and entertainment, and get ready to raise your paddles in support of MNA. For ...
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 ...
Thirsty Thursday with Mother Road Trio
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Mother Road Trio in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Will's Grill is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer ...
Moore Medicinal Garden Tour at the Museum of Northern Arizona
Free tour of the Moor Medicinal Garden. The Moore Medicinal Garden is tucked behind a fence between the administration and anthropology buildings. This garden provides a space to learn about ...
Heritage Festival of Art & Culture
More than a market, the Heritage Festival is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the diverse Indigenous cultures of the Colorado Plateau region, which has been inhabited for thousands of years. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Heritage Festival of Art and Culture
More than a market, the Heritage Festival is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the diverse Indigenous cultures of the Colorado Plateau region, which has been inhabited for thousands of years. ...
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 ...
Colton Garden Tour
Free Colton Garden Tour. The Colton Garden provides a space for people of all ages to learn how to grow plants and reconnect with their food. Located on the site ...
Moore Medicinal Garden Tour
Free tour of the Moore Medicinal Garden. The Moore Medicinal Garden is tucked behind a fence between the administration and anthropology buildings. This garden provides a space to learn about ...
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 ...
More Than One Woman: The Life of Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton
Flagstaff Public Library 300 W Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesLike the museum she helped found, Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton was multifacted. A professional artist who worked to bring recognition to female and Indigenous artists, she was also a scientist, author, ...
Colton Garden Tour
Free Colton Garden Tour. The Colton Garden provides a space for people of all ages to learn how to grow plants and reconnect with their food. Located on the site ...
The Life and Seasons of the Living Roof
Join Research Botanist Jan Busco and Botany Collections Manager Kirstin Phillips for a rare opportunity as they share their knowledge abut the 14,000-square-foot bioregional native living roof atop MNA's Easton ...
Thirsty Thursday with the Highland Ramblers
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by the Highland Ramblers in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Tamales USA is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer ...
Moore Medicinal Garden Tour
Free tour of the Moore Medicinal Garden. The Moore Medicinal Garden is tucked behind a fence between the administration and anthropology buildings. This garden provides a space to learn about ...
Easton Collection Center Open House
Free admission to the Easton Collection Center -- 10:00 to 2:00 PM Learn about the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collection of more than 800,000 artifacts at the Platinum LEED certified, ...
Colton Garden Tour
Free Colton Garden Tour. The Colton Garden provides a space for people of all ages to learn how to grow plants and reconnect with their food. Located on the site ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC ...
Members Preview – Seeing People Through Trees
Members' Preview for Seeing People Through Trees, which uses the lens of MNA’s archaeological work on the National Forests to explore how people past and present engage with the ...
Moore Medicinal Garden Tour
Free tour of the Moore Medicinal Garden. The Moore Medicinal Garden is tucked behind a fence between the administration and anthropology buildings. This garden provides a space to learn about ...
Moving from Appropriation to Authenticity Panel Discussion
This panel discussion will be an introduction to the overarching issues surrounding cultural appropriation of Indigenous art and culture and pose the questions: What is illegal? What is not illegal ...
Thirsty Thursdays with NAU Jazz Faculty and Friends
Live music from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. by NAU Jazz Faculty and Friends in MNA's beautiful courtyard. Food by Baja Mar is available for purchase, and a bar for wine ...
Designed to Move: Seeds that Float, Fly, or Hitchhike through the Desert Southwest Curator Talk
Adelheid Fischer, curator of MNA's current exhibition Designed to Move: Seeds that Float, Fly, or Hitchhike through the Desert Southwest will talk about the exhibition and her biomimicry work at ...
Brady Building Open House – Paleontology Artifacts
The Brady Building, which houses MNA's Paleontology collection, will host an Open House where visitors will be able to view artifacts from the paleontology collection. Led by Adam Marsh, MNA ...
Dinosaurs of the Navajo Nation
Adam Marsh will present a talk on The Dinosaurs of the Navajo Nation in conjunction with the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Adam Marsh is a Museum of Northern Arizona Research ...
Science Day at MNA
FREE admission to the Museum. MNA's Science Day is held in conjunction with the Flagstaff Festival of Science. The Museum will feature science stations for all ages from 11am - ...
The Last of the Ice Age Mammoths of the Colorado Plateau
Paleontologist Dave Gillette, who is best known for his discovery of the dinosaur Diplodocus hallorum in 1985, will present a talk on The Last of the Ice Age Mammoths of the Colorado ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC ...
20th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesThe 20th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente Festival is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the history and culture of Mexican, Mexican American, and LatinX communities in Northern Arizona. Also known ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. Nuestras Raices makes the sugar skulls and provides frosting and decorations. Since this is ...
Leave Your Legacy: Planned Giving at MNA and Beyond
October 26, 2023 5:30 - 7:00 pm Branigar-Chase Auditorium, Museum of Northern Arizona Join attorney Alexandra Shroufe and financial professional Bill Morrison for a free presentation to learn about the ...
More Than a Meal
This panel discussion will focus on the appropriation of Indigenous crops and foods and the impacts of colonization on food sovereignty and Indigenous foodways, as well as spotlight current trends ...
Members’ Preview – Tony Foster: Watercolour Diaries from the Green River
Tony Foster: Watercolour Diaries from the Green River is a visual journey along the Green River, from the frozen granites of the Wind River Range to the confluence with the Colorado ...
Indigenous Enterprise Dance Performance
Saturday, November 25 Performances are at 11:00 and 1:00 Visit the museum the Saturday after Thanksgiving for a special dance performance by Indigenous Enterprise, a Native American collective founded in ...
Winter Open House & Market
December 2nd & 3rd, 2023 – Museum of Northern Arizona Native artists from the Colorado Plateau will be selling authentic artwork at this FREE admission weekend open house and market. ...
Winter Open House & Market
December 2nd & 3rd, 2023 – Museum of Northern Arizona Native artists from the Colorado Plateau will be selling authentic artwork at this FREE admission weekend open house and market. ...
Art and Science Along the Green River
MNA Facebook page @musnaz, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED ONLINE BECAUSE THE MUSEUM HAS A SNOW CLOSURE. TO WATCH THE LIVESTREAM, GO TO THE MNA FACEBOOK PAGE. Join MNA Fine Arts Curator, Alan Petersen, ...
Drawing Cultural Inspiration
Please Note: This talk will be held at Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336 This panel discussion will focus on Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists’ use of ...
Members’ Preview: Selling the Southwest
In the early 20th century, entrepreneurs employed artists to create a sense of wonder and mystery about the American Southwest that attracted tourists and established a romanticized vision that has ...
Selling the Southwest Exhibition Curator Talk
Join MNA Fine Arts Curator Alan Petersen at 2:00 in the Museum auditorium for a presentation about the art that sold the Southwest to the world. During the first decades ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour ...
African Americans and the Arizona Lumber Industry
U.S. Forest Service Archaeologist Margaret Hangan will present on a fascinating aspect of Arizona history - the diaspora of skilled African American workers from the lumber towns of the South ...
Monday Spring Break Activity with the Arizona Science Center
1:00 - 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona's Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. The Arizona Science Center will share their Science on Wheels program with Flagstaff for Monday's kickoff ...
Tuesday Spring Break Activity — Poetry Maps Zine Making
1:00 - 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona's Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. Become a writer/publisher! Contribute to and take home a zine about the Colorado Plateau. Zines are ...
Wednesday Spring Break Activity — Amazing Animal Bones!
1:00 – 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. Learn all about how archaeologists identify and clean animal bones! Explore different stations to learn about ...
Thursday Spring Break Activity — Fossil Mania!
Program begins promptly at 1:00 at the Museum of Northern Arizona's Research Center Brady Building. All supplies and materials will be provided. Get a behind-the-scenes look at fossils in the ...
CANCELED -Friday Spring Break Activity — Incredible Arizona Insects!
This event is canceled due to heavy snow. Let’s explore the Incredible Insects of Arizona! Everything from the beautiful, shiny green, giant scarab beetle to stunning butterflies and stinky stick ...
Glen Canyon Rises Tour
Saturday, March 16 3:00 - 5:30 In partnership with Grand Canyon Trust Location: Museum's Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium Join an artist and advocacy tour with writers, musicians, and filmmakers ...
Members’ Preview: Horse and Rider – A Southwest Story
New DNA research confirms what Indigenous oral history has long told — that horses were part of life in the Southwest before Spanish colonizers reached the area. The long and ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour ...
Book Festival Readings
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesWe're excited to host the Northern Arizona Book Festival for featured back-to-back readings. Sessions start with readings by Jodie Hollander, Erik Bitsui, and Melissa Sevigny followed by writers Natalie Diaz, ...
Slow Art Day
Slow Art Day is a global event to help people discover the joy of looking at and loving art. Slow down, sit and observe, and let your eyes and your ...
Heritage Festival Volunteer Information Event
Join us to find out how you can be a part of the annual Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture in June. This information session will detail the various volunteer ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour ...
Members’ Event: Namingha Institute Reception
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesPlease join us for a celebration honoring the 2024 Namingha Institute Master Class student artists on May 10 at 4:30 p.m. View the master class student artwork and learn about ...
International Museum Day and ARTx – FREE Admission
MNA is celebrating International Museum Day and its reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums with FREE admission today. Everyone is invited to enjoy the Museum exhibits, which tell the ...
Members’ Preview: The Grand Canyon “Dragon” Map
MNA Members & Special Guests are invited to join us for a preview of The Grand Canyon Dragon Map exhibit on Friday, May 24th from 5 - 7 pm. We ...
Plant Sale and Garden Festival
Colton Garden Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesThe Coconino County Master Gardener’s Plant Sale will be held at the Colton Garden There will be plants, starts, used tools, and food to buy, as well as gardening advice ...
Party on the Plateau 2024
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesPlease join us for a Party on the Plateau! Click here for more information.
Thirsty Thursday with Mother Road Trio
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Mother Road Trio in MNA's beautiful, historic Courtyard. Food by Pizzicletta is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer ...
Moore Medicinal Garden Tour
Free tour of the Moore Medicinal Garden. *Weather Permitting* The Moore Medicinal Garden is tucked behind a fence between the administration and anthropology buildings. This garden provides a space to ...
Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture
Celebrate art, culture, and community! Connect with the people of the Colorado Plateau at this vibrant gathering held on the forested grounds of the Museum of Northern Arizona. The Museum’s ...
Thirsty Thursday with Colton House Sessions – Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Colton House Sessions -- Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin -- in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Pizzicletta is available ...
Colton Garden Tour
Colton Garden Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesFree Colton Garden Tour (weather permitting) Colton Garden provides a space for people of all ages to learn about plants and reconnect with natural food sources. Located on the site ...
Thirsty Thursday with Black Lemon
Live music from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. by Black Lemon in MNA's beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Tamales USA is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and ...
Moore Medicinal Garden Tour
Free tour of the Moore Medicinal Garden. *Weather Permitting* The Moore Medicinal Garden is tucked behind a fence between the administration and anthropology buildings. This garden provides a space to ...
FREE Easton Collection Center Open House
Free admission to the Easton Collection Center — Saturday, August 24 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn about the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections at the Platinum LEED certified, ...
Tour Guide Boot Camp: Improv for Tour Guides
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States"Yes, And: Improv for Tour Guides" is the first session of a four-part free learning series presented by the Museum of Northern Arizona. Learn how to be an engaging tour ...
96th Birthday Party: Member Appreciation Event
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesMuseum of Northern Arizona members: Mark your calendar for MNA's 96th Birthday Party, happening Saturday, September 7, from 2-4 pm. Watch for details coming soon.
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour ...
Harvest Festival at Colton Garden
Saturday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This is a FREE event. Join the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Foodlink for a fun-filled harvest celebration. Enjoy a pueblo ...
Undercurrents: The Hopi Experience of Working for the Fred Harvey Company
Sunday, September 15 @ 1:00 p.m. in the Museum of Northern Arizona's Branigar Chase Discovery Auditorium Undercurrents: The Hopi Experience of Working for the Fred Harvey Company is a presentation ...
Colton Garden Tour
Colton Garden Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesFree Colton Garden Tour (weather permitting) Colton Garden provides a space for people of all ages to learn about plants and reconnect with natural food sources. Located on the site ...
Stump the Botanist! Flagstaff Festival of Science & Science in the Park
Flagstaff Festival of Science & Science in the Park Wheeler Park -- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come visit the MNA booth at this free kick-off event for the Flagstaff ...