Message from Mary – Whether lighting candles or strings of lights, this is a time of year we come together with loved ones. It’s also a great time to bring them to the museum, where all ages and interests can find something to enjoy. This weekend
The Force Is With Our People exhibition reopens, with art that crosses cultures, generations, and galaxies. For those more interested in Earth-based adventures, there are awe-inspiring paintings of the Grand Canyon and Mt. Everest. We’re open every day except Christmas, so whether you slip in for some last-minute shopping, or bring the whole family for a visit, we hope to be part of your Happy Holiday. Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona
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Holiday hours
Dec. 24, 10 am – 1 pm
Dec. 25, Closed
Dec. 31, 10 am – 3:30 pm
Jan. 1, 10 am – 5 pm
Whether you’re shopping for a unique gift or looking for a family outing, the Museum of Northern Arizona fits well into holiday plans. Open daily except Christmas.
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From Out of the Rock: Three Super Dinosaurs
Jan. 13, 7 pm
Dr. David Gillette, Colbert Chair of Paleontology at the Museum of Northern Arizona, will discuss what paleontologists have learned from three “super dinosaur fossils” unearthed in this region. Tickets available at https://sedonafilmfestival.com/ or by calling 928-282-1177. General admission is $10.
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Blue Corn Girls: A Tewa Story
Jan. 20, 2 pm
Long winter nights are the traditional time for storytelling among Puebloan cultures. Long forms of stories are usually not told outside of the cold season. Join MNA artist-in-residence Ed Kabotie on a winter holiday for an afternoon of music, art, and storytelling in the spirit of his Tewa heritage.
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Loud & Proud: Indigenous Identity and Heavy Metal Music
Jan. 26, 2 pm
Singer/songwriter Sage Bond and MNA Anthropology Collections Manager Tony Thibodeau, explore the impact of heavy metal music on contemporary Indigenous identity. Sage’s songs are inspired by her experiences growing up and living on the Navajo reservation. Tony brings an academic perspective.
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STEAM Second Saturday: Mad Scientist
Jan. 11, 2 pm
Join MNA for fun, hands-on science activities. Meg Kabotie leads kids through a series of cool chemical reactions and other science activities. Kids get to create and bring home slime. The STEAM Second Saturday is included with museum admission and open to kids of all ages.
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Open through Febuary 15
The eminent landscape painter Tony Foster is well-known for embarking on long journeys to paint incredible scenes in watercolor. For this series he went even farther, from the world’s vastest canyon to the world’s tallest mountain. The journey juxtaposes the greatest of all wild landscapes—the Grand Canyon (USA) and Mount Everest (Nepal and Tibet).
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The Force Is With Our People
Reopens December 21
HOPI-R2 is wandering the museum, looking for the rest of the exhibition, which features the work of more than 20 contemporary Native artists who were influenced by Star Wars. Those objects have been temporarily stored while contractors fix water damage caused by a burst pipe. The exhibition will reopen in mid-December and then be extended through May 25. Teachers can emailthe tour coordinator about special school group visits.
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February 29, 2020 and March 6, 2020
Now there are two opportunities to take this day trip. Also known as Chocolate Falls, this dramatic waterfall is 15 feet taller than Niagara Falls. Late February and early March provides a reasonable chance of seeing this waterfall at its most spectacular. Trip highlights include the exploration of the lava flows that created the falls and an opportunity to hike down to the base. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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April 23, 2020
The West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon contains one of our rare Arizona streams that flow year-round. As such, it is an excellent location to explore riparian ecosystems, landscape evolution, and the role of groundwater on the Colorado Plateau. This trip is also timed for the warbler migration, so it is a great opportunity for birdwatching.Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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Explore the Grand Canyon
Sign up for one of these multi-day trips to hike or raft the Grand Canyon with expert guides. An unforgettable adventure in the Canyon makes a memorable gift. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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Artful decorations
Equally beautiful hanging on a tree or in a window, these hand blown glass balls are created by local artist George Averbeck. Like the many other one-of-a-kind ornaments available in the MNA Bookstore, each one is a work of art. Browse these and other gift-worthy items in the bookshop or online. There’s no admission fee to come and shop, and the MNA shops will be open on Christmas Eve from 10 am – 1 pm for last-minute shoppers.
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Member sale and special gifts
The special gift you’ve been looking for can be found at the Museum Shop, whether it’s a Warrior Maiden fetish (by Zuni artist Claudia Peina) for the woman in your life who knows how to hold her own, a piece of stunning jewelry, or a Pendleton blanket to cuddle under. From Dec. 18 through Dec. 24, MNA members get an extra discount on most items at the Museum Shop. Buying holiday gifts at the MNA store is a great way to find unique and quality items for people you love, while also supporting a cultural institution you love. Shop in person or online.
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Warm the body and the soul
The limited-edition Pendleton blanket is a gift that is both practical and luxurious. Commemorating the Museum of Northern Arizona, the blanket is a work of art worthy of hanging on a wall. It features the Sunset Crater katsina doll carved by reknowned Hopi artist Jimmy K. The woven wool blanket is also a warm covering on a cold night, suitable for cuddling on the couch or bed. The blanket ships well and is available in person or online.
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Share the museum you love with the people you love. Membership is a gift that gives all year long and it’s just a click away. This year gift memberships come with your choice of gift card and the 104-page MNA Guidebook, which highlights the exhibitions, collections, and research programs of the Museum of Northern Arizona.
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Select Museum of Northern Arizona to support MNA with every purchase when you buy through Amazonsmile.
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