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Events
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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.
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Safe and Connected: Roadways and Wildlife
Branigar Chase Discovery CenterPresented by the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Biologists and transportation officials are working to reduce collisions between vehicles and wildlife. Find out how research is helping to make northern Arizona roadways safer while maintaining habitat connectivity. This is a free event. All ages welcome.
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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 hands-on activities focused on the festival theme, Driven by Curiosity. We'll learn about neon, build popsicle stick bridges, and navigate a clay road. Special guests ...
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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.
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Behind-the-Scenes Easton Collection Center 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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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 ancient creatures that once roamed the Colorado Plateau, and meet bugs, living and dead! We'll have touch tables with real animal skulls and fossils, a ...
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Celebraciones de la Gente
Experience the vibrant traditions of Mexican heritage at the 23nd 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. As the sun sets on Saturday, the ...
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Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial with Roger Naylor
Branigar Chase Discovery CenterRoute 66 turns 100 years old on November 11, 2026. Come celebrate the anniversary at MNA. Author and travel writer Roger Naylor brings the Mother Road’s history and cultural significance to life with his latest book. Arizona Route 66 Road Trip makes the ultimate guide for this epic journey. Arizona is the state that saved ...
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Behind-the-Scenes Easton Collection Center Tour
Take 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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Behind-the-Scenes Easton Collection Center Tour
Take 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, ...