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3101 N. Ft. Valley Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

928-774-5213
 
Easton Collection Center

Almost 17 months after breaking ground, the new Easton Collection Center was dedicated  June 21, 2009. This state-of-the-art, 17,000 square foot facility will house items from MNA's extensive collections.
 
Gunnar Widforss — Painter of the American West
November 21, 2009 - June 1, 2010
The unrivaled Widforss legacy of landscape realism is highlighted in the first major exhibit of his work in 40 years. Fifty-one paintings and drawings from the Museum’s Fine Arts Collection and ten Arizona collectors showcase the accuracy and detail of Widforss’s painting and the greatness of his body of work.
 
20th Annual Trappings of the American West
October 10, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Returning to MNA for a fourth year, this showcase of fine and functional art of the American cowboy presents time-honored traditions of craftsmanship from the horse culture of the American West, in a unique sales exhibition.

Trappings is produced by the Dry Creek Arts Fellowship.
 
Below Beaver Falls by Mark ThatcherMNA Travel Program
New trips for 2009 and 2010 - now available for reservation!

Let MNA Ventures show you the wonders of the Colorado Plateau - experience some of the most spectacular landscapes and fascinating cultures in the world! With over 30 years of experience and the best guides in the Southwest, no one else can showcase this incredible region like MNA can. Whether you're looking for back country hiking or great hotel based excursions, MNA Ventures has it covered..
 
MNA Children's Programs
The Museum of Northern Arizona’s Discovery Program is a summer gateway into the wonders of the Colorado Plateau for children 4-16. Taught by experienced educators, these programs offer an exciting range of hands-on learning opportunities about the region’s traditions of fine arts, natural sciences, Native cultures, and ecology.

Every month the Explorer Program provides entertaining and educational programs for children ages 3-5 and 6-8. Children experience the wonders of the Colorado Plateau, from ancient dinosaurs to the diverse wildlife and cultures of this area. Puppet shows and hands-on activities make this a time that kid's won't want to miss!
 
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Easton Center Wins Award
The Easton Collection Center has won the "Best of the Best" award from McGraw-Hill Construction.

Holiday Sale
Save up to 40% on selected items in the MNA Shops, November 21 - December 1.

Volunteers Needed
MNA needs you to help move its anthropological and archaeological collections into the newly-constructed Easton Collection Center. Details here.

Explore the Scientific Wonders of Northern Arizona with the EXPLORATION PASS
Northern Arizona’s three premier scientific attractions have joined together to offer the Northern Arizona Exploration Pass. Lowell Observatory, Meteor Crater, and the Museum of Northern Arizona are offering a $2 discount on admission with this pass.

Artist-in-Residence Program
The Artist-In-Residence Program at the Museum of Northern Arizona offers professional writers, composers, and visual and performing artists the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline, while immersed in the inspiring landscape of northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau.

AAM Restores MNA's Accreditation
On August 8, 2008 the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff received word from the American Association of Museums (AAM) that its accreditation by the AAM had been restored. AAM accreditation is the highest national recognition for a museum, signifying excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.

Monthly Collection Tours
The third Friday of each month is your opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the MNA collections.

MNA Institutional Planning
Crucial to every museum is an institutional plan that helps guide present and future work. The Museum of Northern Arizona has developed a new institutional plan and invites you to read about and comment on the process.

MNA Mission, Vision and Values
The MNA Board of Trustees has adopted an updated Mission Statement.

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