Museum of Northern Arizona

09/06/2026

Celebrating the 98th birthday of the Museum of Northern Arizona with a talk about the museum’s history by MNA’s very own Kristan Hutchison.

09/06/2026

Happy Birthday, MNA! The Museum turns 98 today. Come join us for a talk about MNA's history at 2pm today. We'll have cupcakes.

A century ago, Flagstaff residents watched one of the nation’s most prominent archaeologists uncover an ancestral pueblo on the edge of the city. They celebrated each new discovery—until the…

09/06/2026

Art for Sunday morning. Enjoy!

Today's work is by Milland Lomakema, a member of the Artist Hopid collective. On the left a prayer offering, paaho, calls for a good harvest as sun and clouds bring warmth and rain to grow corn to maturity. On view today and Monday in 'Artist Hopid Unveiled: Tending the Source', and online at www.musnaz.org 24/7.

https://musnaz.org/on-view/artist-hopid-unveiled/

Milland Lomakema
Untitled (Corn Harvest), 1970
Acrylic on Canvas Board
Museum of Northern Arizona Collection
Gift of Laina Maria Saari and Richard Einar Waara

09/05/2026

Don't miss our upcoming Spooky Science and Freaky Finds event on October 10, 10am-3pm. We'll have creepy, interesting collections items on display in our Haunted Laboratory! Meet live bugs, live lizards and lots of dead creatures too!

See curious Museum specimens and discover why we keep them. Hear fascinating tales about animal bones and the world of insects.

09/05/2026

Sunday is our birthday! Come celebrate MNA and learn how the museum got it's start almost a century ago.

A century ago, Flagstaff residents watched one of the nation’s most prominent archaeologists uncover an ancestral pueblo on the edge of the city. They celebrated each new discovery—until the…

09/04/2026

We're hosting a FREE Open House for the Flagstaff Festival of Science on September 26th. The museum is free 10am-5pm. We'll have talks and activities in the afternoon 2pm-4:30pm.

Join us for a Science Day at MNA and free Open House as part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Enjoy hands- on activities, crafts, and special guests from NAU’s Engineering Department showcasing their projects and research.

09/04/2026

Join us in celebrating MNA's 98th birthday this Sunday, September 6! Discover the remarkable story behind the museum's founding with a special presentation by Exhibitions & Publications Manager, Kristan Hutchison. Don't forget to grab a cupcake!

A century ago, Flagstaff residents watched one of the nation’s most prominent archaeologists uncover an ancestral pueblo on the edge of the city. They celebrated each new discovery—until the…

09/03/2026

We have lots of fun events planned for the fall. Check out our upcoming events page for all the details.

Discover upcoming events at the Museum of Northern Arizona, from cultural festivals and hands-on activities to talks and family-friendly programs.

09/02/2026

Presented 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.

Presented 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…

09/02/2026

What a wonderful day at our annual Easton Collection Center Open House!

On August 22, visitors of all ages explored the collection building and discovered objects and art that expanded on the themes explored in our Artist Hopid exhibitions.
Visitors had the opportunity to view additional works by Michael Kabotie, Delbridge Honanie, Terrance Talaswaima, Neil David Sr., and Milland Lomakema - members of the Artist Hopid collective - along with materials from our anthropology and natural history collections that provided deeper context for the themes and imagery reflected in their artwork.
From conversations with curators to hands-on exploration, it was a memorable celebration of creativity, culture, and connection across the Colorado Plateau.

Special thanks to the Terra Foundation for American Art for supporting the Artist Hopid exhibition and related programming.