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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 ...

  • Celebraciones de la Gente

    Experience the vibrant traditions of Mexican heritage at the 23rd 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 de Tucson Enjoy cultural dances ...

  • 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 ...

    $10

  • Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial with Roger Naylor

    Branigar Chase Discovery Center

    Route 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Michael Kabotie: An Artistic Visionary

    Branigar Chase Discovery Center

    Artist, musician and educator, Ed Kabotie will share stories and artwork from his father, Michael Kabotie, who was a founding member of the Artist Hopid Collective. This talk compliments our ...

  • Phoenix Youth Hoop Dancers

    The Phoenix Youth Hoop Dancers are a collective of Native youth representing multiple tribal nations. Rooted in culture, community, and ancestral teachings, these young artists share the beauty and meaning ...

  • Winter 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 5 and 6. A holiday market takes over the ...

    Free

  • 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, ...