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April 23 @ 5:49 pm
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Baje Whitethorne Sr: Náátsʼíílid/Rainbow Light
Bursting 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 and raised on the Navajo Reservation, Baje was first drawn into the world of storytelling when he and his brothers would make up stories on the ...
3 events,
Blow, Blow Volcano!
Blow, Blow Volcano!
We know that the San Francisco Peaks are a big volcano that once blew its top! In this presentation for preschoolers, kids get to see a model erupt and learn how lava forms different kinds of rocks, from sharp, hard obsidian used for tools to lightweight pumice. This will be at the Museum of Northern ...
Disruptive Eruptions
Disruptive Eruptions
Make a model eruption within view of our favorite volcano – the San Francisco Peaks! Learn how much of our landscape was formed by volcanic activity, and how the same materials form different kinds of stone depending on how they cool. This free event is part of the Festival of Science, but please reserve a ...
2 events,
Science Play Day
Science Play Day
Enjoy a smorgasbord of science activities throughout the museum. Admission is free for all. Meet Hopi-R2, a lifesize working droid painted like Hopi pottery. Touch real fossils and then make your own imprint fossil Play with an erosion model Dig for dinosaurs in the paleontology pit Learn about the science of color Try prehistoric technology ...
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Sugar Skull decorating
Sugar skulls, or calavera de azucar, are a fun part of the Day of the Dead tradition. Children particularly enjoy decorating the skulls with colorful frosting, beads, and feathers. Reservations are required. Each sugar skull is $5. Click here to sign up for a time