Message from Mary –
When the world turned upside down this year, we learned to do somersaults, working from our home offices. The specialist work of caring for our extensive collections is an important part of our mission and continues despite the pandemic, as does our archaeological and ecological fieldwork and the preservation of MNA’s buildings, gardens and landscape. We are finding new and imaginative ways to bring the art, science, and culture of the region to your homes, including a re-imagining of The Annual Gala. The Gala is an essential fundraiser for the Museum of Northern Arizona, and it is all the more important this year as we face financial losses due to the pandemic. We’ve reinvented the Gala completely, turning it into an event that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world. Whether you regularly support MNA through attending our Gala or never have before, I encourage you to purchase a ticket and join us this year for livestreamed tours and performances, an art auction, and a full day of fun. We need your help now, more than ever. I look forward to ‘seeing’ you there. Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona
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How to visit the exhibits
Open Thursday-Monday, 10 am – 4 pm, Last entry 2 pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Advance ticketing allows us to limit and control the flow of people through the galleries, keeping the experience safe for all. Wear a mask and bring your own water bottle when you come. Members and kids still get in for free, but do need a ticket. Watch this video to see what you can expect when you visit.
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Dammed Canyon: Glen Canyon Dam and the Colorado River
Facebook Live on August 3, 3 pm
Glen Canyon Dam has been controversial from the moment construction began in 1956. The dam changed many aspects of the Colorado River, including the color that it was named for and the ecosystems it supports. In the second presentation exploring and sharing MNA’s ongoing research and connections to the Grand Canyon, MNA Curator of Ecology Dr. Larry Stevens talks about how the dam has changed the river’s ecology.
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Art demonstration with Baje Whitethorne Sr.
Facebook Live on August 6, 3 pm
This live-stream event will showcase Diné artist Baje Whitethorne Sr., as he demonstrates and talks about his work, career, and connections to his culture. His artwork reflects his homeland on the Navajo Reservation near Shonto, Arizona and his rich culture, depicting striking landscapes and the harmony of the Navajo way of life.
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Archaeology of the Flagstaff Area Monuments
Facebook Live on August 13, 10 am
The museum has a long history with the Flagstaff Area National Monuments, including housing archaeological collections from Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at those collections during this virtual tour with curator and National Park Service collections liaison Gwenn Gallenstein.
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Growing and harvesting plants
Tuesdays via Facebook Live
Join us live for these upcoming topics:
July 28 at 12 pm Intro to Permaculture
August 4 at 12 pm Living Roof Garden
August 11 at 12 pm Uses for Hummingbird mint
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Missed a program? It might be online.
If you miss a live program, you can probably watch the video later. Most MNA programs can be found afterward in the video section of the MNA Facebook page, which you can visit without joining Facebook. Some are also available on the MNA YouTube channel. Here are links to a few recent videos:
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Family Fridays: Aquatic Animals
Fridays at 2:30 pm via Facebook Live
July 31 – Dinosaur bones
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The Force Is With Our People
Extended through October 2020
Come experience this exhibition featuring work by more than 20 contemporary Native artists who were influenced by Star Wars. Meet HOPI-R2 and watch a documentary about the making of Navajo Star Wars. Advance tickets are required to visit the museum exhibits, which will be open from Thursday through Monday, 10 am to 4 pm. Or watch the Virtual Tour of the exhibition, hosted by the Orpheum Theater as part of their virtual summer camp:
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Liberating Landscape
Extended through December 2020
This exhibition features paintings, photographs, and pottery by six women artists from 1900 to 1940. We’ve shared many of these art pieces on the MNA Facebook page (with poems), in an online yoga class, and as a coloring page, but seeing the art in person is so much better. With our new advance ticketing system, you can reserve your time to visit the museum and experience this art as it was meant to be seen.
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May 3-6, 2021
Experience the beauty and magnificence of the Grand Canyon with seasoned professional guides/educators Helen Ranney and Lisa Kearsley. Each day we will hike a different trail (6 miles round trip or less) returning to a comfortable hotel in the evening. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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May 19-22, 2021
Join musicians Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin for a musical river trip. During the day, float through the magnificent Goosenecks and hike in side canyons. Spend the evenings beneath the stars enjoying music by two premiere western songwriters while reflecting on the day’s journey. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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Art with sticking power
Hopi artist Rose Hawee makes these copper magnets in 20 different shapes, from buffalo to butterfly, each finished with a natural verdigris coloration. These are easy to slip into an envelope as a gift for a friend, or to stick on the fridge to hold up a drawing by your favorite young artist. These and more are available online and can be shipped or picked up curbside.
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Telling a story for generations
This charming storyteller by Dorothy Herrera is a reminder of how much we value our elders and the wisdom they pass down through stories. Herrera is a potter from Cochiti Pueblo, NM. She learned to make pottery from her mother and is also known for making bear and frog storytellers. All items can be ordered online and shipped or picked up curbside. Purchases support the museum and the artists.
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Select Museum of Northern Arizona to support MNA with every purchase when you buy through Amazonsmile.
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