We’re seeing signs of summer at MNA. Thirsty Thursdays start this week, our favorite family date night. The big tent is also going up, getting ready for Shakespeare performances this weekend and the Gala on June 22. The Discovery Camp village is also getting put in order for the start of summer camps on June 10.
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Thirsty Thursdays return with Tha ‘Yoties
May 30, 5 pm -8 pm
Free for members/$6 nonmembers
Put on your dancing shoes and bring the family. Tha ‘Yoties open the lineup of summer music on Thursday evenings in MNA’s Golightly Courtyard. Remember to bring cash for dinner and drinks. And kids get thirsty too, so there are always kid appropriate drinks and activities. If you’re not a member, it’s time to become one!
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FlagShakes: Much Ado About Nothing
May 31 – June 16, 2019
Special discount for MNA members
Show Times: 7pm Fri., Sat., Sun.; 2pm Sat. and Sun.
Returning soldiers discover that building their lives anew is a journey that can take some unexpected turns.Come see Shakespeare’s warmest, funniest comedy under the big tent at MNA. Tickets online.
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Horticulture Tour: Golightly Courtyard
June 1, 10 am -11 am
Living Exhibitions like the Life Zones in the Golightly Courtyard take a special kind of care and curation. Learn about the plants featured in and around the museum exhibits building; how they are selected, planted, and cared for; and their place in the natural landscape. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch. Tickets required.
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Plateau Plants: The Roots of Our Existence
June 9, 2 pm
Native plants are an important building block of life and culture on the plateau. Find out about plants of the Plateau, our plant programs at MNA, MNA’s gardens, living exhibitions, applied research and volunteer activities with Research Botany Associate and local author Jan Busco
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Gala & Fine Art Auction
June 22, 5:30 pm -8 pm
Enjoy fresh air, fine food and new art during one of the preeminent social events of the summer. Enjoy preview of the new exhibition Nine 4 Ninety: Artists for a New Era, followed by a seated dinner catered by Josephine’s Modern American Bistro under a beautifully decorated tent on the edge of Rio de Flag. Tickets are limited and may be purchased online or by emailing development@musnaz.org or calling the Development Office at 928.774.5211, ext. 227.
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Summer Camp Registration
10% off for MNA Members
Camps run weekly from June 10-Aug. 2
Ages: 4-14
This summer, kids can come to MNA to play with clay, camp out in National Parks, learn to cook Hopi foods, perform Shakespeare, and much, much more. Select from 40 art and science (STEAM) camps, all led by professional educators. Extended care and scholarships available. Download the Discovery Camp schedule and Sign up now
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San Juan River Exploration – For ages 11-14
June 17-21, 2019
Raft the mighty San Juan from Bluff to Mexican Hat, Utah. Explore the archaeology, geology, flora and fauna of southern Utah, and experience the sights and sounds of Canyon Country on this special adventure. This weeklong camp starts on the MNA campus Monday (9-4), then goes in the field Tuesday through Friday. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online
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STEAM Second Saturday: Wild for Wolves
June 8 at 2:00 pm
Free for members and kids age 9 and under
Wolves have a fascinating history in northern Arizona. Come explore wolf behavior, pack structure, and hunting habits through games and activities with the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project. See the schedule of upcoming STEAM Second Saturdays.
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San Juan River Music Excursion
May 20-23, 2020
Join MNA songwriting residency musicians, Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin, for a musical river adventure. During the day, float through the magnificent Goosenecks and hike side canyons. Spend the evenings enjoying music by two premiere western songwriters beneath the stars. These trips fill up early. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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DesertArtLAB: Ecologies of Resistance
Now open; headphones recommended
The DesertArtLAB interdisciplinary art collaborative transformed a tract of blighted land into a thriving dryland ecosystem with native plants and Native voices. This exhibition illustrates the process through the use of artifacts, archival materials, botanical samples, and a cell phone audio component. Bring your own headphones for the best experience.
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Nine 4 Ninety: Artists for a New Era
Opens June 23
As part of our 90th year celebrations, this exhibition highlights nine young to midcareer artists who are doing interesting, exploratory work in sculpture, printmaking, fashion design, silverwork, landscape painting, and mixed media. The featured artists will be Melissa Cody, Arlo Namingha, Michael Namingha, Melanie Yazzie, Orlando Dugi, Jason Garcia, Delwyn Tawvaya, Josh Elliott, and Michelle Condrat.
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90 Years of Ideas
Now open
The Museum of Northern Arizona was founded 90 years ago with some big ideas – that a museum can be core to the culture of a community; that science, art, and culture belong together in one museum; that a museum can and should advocate and educate. Come see a graphic presentation of MNA history highlighting some of these ideas and research.
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New cases for old bones
Thanks to a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, our paleontology department has been hard at work installing new rolling cabinets to provide better storage for the fossil collection. Read all about it. The grant covers half the needed cabinetry. Help with the other half by making a donation and specifying “paleontology” in the notes.
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New items in the bookstore
The Bookstore stays open during Thirsty Thursdays, so if you need a new reusable mug for eco-friendly sipping during Thirsty Thursday, pick up one of the stainless steel mugs. The kids will enjoy Bug Bingo, a fun way to learn about insects. And even though the Gift Shop doors will be closed, you can always Browse & Buy online. Remember, MNA members get a discount on most shop items.
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For summer nights that feel like winter…
Even warm summer days turn chilly once the sun sets. Stay cozy with the Sunset Crater kachina blanket. This limited edition Pendleton wool blanket commemorates MNA’s 90th anniversary year and will bring beauty and comfort to your home for the next 90 years. Both sides feature the Sunset Crater Kachina, a symbol of hope that is closely connected to Flagstaff and MNA. Buy your limited edition blanket online or stop by the MNA shop.
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Select Museum of Northern Arizona to support MNA with every purchase when you buy through Amazonsmile.
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