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October 31 @ 4:56 pm
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 ...
Tour Guide Boot Camp: Sharing Indigenous Art and Culture
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States"Sharing Indigenous Art and Culture: A Conversation" is the second session of a four-part free learning series presented by the Museum of Northern Arizona. Join a discussion on working with ...
MNA Science Day & Open House
Spend the day at the Museum during this FREE Science Day in conjunction with the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Admission is free all day long. Join MNA Botany Manager Kirstin ...
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 ...
Horsetail Dance and Stories with Clayson and Jones Benally
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 6 pm – Museum of Northern Arizona in the Horse & Rider: A Southwest Story exhibition gallery The strong and longstanding bond between horses and ...
Celebraciones de la Gente
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesExperience the vibrant traditions of Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin X communities at the 21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente! Join us for a weekend filled with color, culture, and ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at the Celebraciones de la Gente Festival
Saturday, October 26 @ 10:30 a.m. 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 Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente
Saturday, October 26 @ 3:30 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 ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente (This Workshop is FULL)
*This workshop is full* Sunday, October 27 @ 10:30 a.m. Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop Decorating sugar skulls is a favorite activity for kids and families during Celebraciones de la Gente. ...
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at Celebraciones de la Gente
Sunday, October 27 @ 12:00 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 ...
Tour Guide Boot Camp: How to Lead a Fast, Fun Museum Tour
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States"How to Lead a Fast, Fun Museum Tour" is the final session of a four-part free learning series presented by the Museum of Northern Arizona. Join the museum's volunteer and ...
Stories of Place: Wupatki National Monument
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesStories of Place: Wupatki National Monument Centennial Commemoration Museum of Northern Arizona November 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The land and resources now known as Wupatki National Monument became ...
Easton Collection Center Tour
Easton Collection Center 3100 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 ...
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 ...
Poetry Maps: Members’ Private view
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesJoin us for the Members' Private View of our newest exhibition: Poetry Maps. Saturday, November 23 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. This event is exclusive to our members and will ...
Winter Market & Open House
Winter Market & Open House December 7 - 8 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This FREE weekend offers an Indigenous art market featuring more than 25 artists representing Colorado ...
Tour Guide Boot Camp: Shakespeare for Tour Guides
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States"Trippingly on the Tongue: Shakespeare for Tour Guides" is the third session of a four-part free learning series presented by the Museum of Northern Arizona. Audrey Young of Flagstaff Shakespeare ...