Museum of Northern Arizona

It's a small private museum. We should visit this museum before we go to the Monument Valley. It's very nice place to learn about Native Americans culture and living history. I learned a lot and enjoyed the exhibit. The gift shop has high quality jewelries and dolls that made by Native Americans. But the prices are too high compare with individuals selling on the streets.

This museum was an amazing & affordable experience! So much to learn, look at & take in! They even had a convenient play room for toddlers & other play areas through out. Highly recommend! The staff was so friendly & informative as well. When we travel back we will definitely want to stop in again!

Great place to learn about the history of the area. Loved seeing antiques and also contemporary pieces that enhance the culture of AZ. Tons of interactive activities, got a few free magazines full of interesting information! Visited with my family, we stayed warm and enjoyed our time around

Amazing and very interesting museum. Big enough to walk around and see plenty of stuff. Not too big to tire you out from walking and reading. Bathrooms are available in more than one part of the museum and the court yard is beautiful. Many artifacts, plenty of seating available. Lots of activity sections for children. The gift shop is expensive but if you have the money then the stuff is extremely nice to get. The staff was courteous and pleasant. Plenty to learn about the history of the natives, the land, and the symbolism in the art work. Highly recommend visiting for all locals and tourists. $18 a person. Discounts for students and native Americans. Children under 10 are free. Ticket is for all day. You can leave and come back the same day.

This museum is great! It's really organized and packed with information. If you're in Flagstaff, it's definitely worth a visit. They have separate sections for archaeology and geology.

Beautiful & respectful accounting of Indigenous history & interesting evolution of Earth Science! We were there for about 3 hours, and captivated the entire time. For parents with kids of all ages, (mine are 18), each room had interactive activities for them to learn interactively. A must-see in Flagstaff, AZ!

I forget how much I love this museum...until I visit again! The special display on new acquisitions is wonderful and I am adding few of them. I am saving the Route 66 exhibit for later.

I would recommend this for older kids around 12 and up unless they have a big interest in native American history. The route 66 displays were enjoyable and I would have liked to see it be even bigger. The dinosaur exhibits are small. There are several interactive displays for all ages which we enjoyed. They have a large native pottery and jewelry display. Overall, I enjoyed the visit and recommend for adults and teens.

This museum was not on our trip plan, but its website came up when I Googled activities in Flagstaff. We were not disappointed! It is carefully laid out to cover a variety of subjects about the land and the people of Northern Arizona and the Four Corners area. The museum is carefully curated and provides both overview and in-depth information. There are items of interest for school age visitors and conveniences such as small folding stools to carry from room to room if one needs a rest or a few minutes to reflect on information. As a native of Southern Arizona, I was glad to learn more about the tribes in Northern Arizona and their contributions to the land and culture of Arizona. It is well worth the modest admission price to spend a few hours in this gem of a museum.

It was nice. If you're looking for a history of Northern Arizona from the first century to modern day, this museum will give you a nice overview of that. There are a number of rooms within the museum. Each room is a look into a different portion of the history of Northern Arizona. There are full rooms dedicated to handmade items such as pottery and other product types. We spent about an hour here but one could easily spend 3 hours reading all of the placards and explainers to even better understand the artifacts and their impact on the history and evolution of Northern Arizona.

Make Time For This Museum... My wife and I only had minimal knowledge of the specifics related to the treatment of Native Americans. So when we stopped in Flagstaff for 4 nights, the Museum of Northern Arizona found a place on our to-do list. And what an eye opener it was. The museum offers 2 tracts: 1. The story of various Native American groups in the Southwest US from many thousands of years ago through the present with clear and concise descriptions of events. 2. Literally tons of artifacts, including unbelievable ceramics, jewelry and tapestries illustrating the talent of people "under the radar" The beautiful exhibits are breathtaking. It's also a very spiritual place. Beginning with the Spanish and later residents of the US, Native Americans were persecuted and frequently killed. My wife and I are Jewish and were haunted by how similar their story was to the travails of Jewish people across Europe, Russia and the Middle East for thousands of years. We finished with a visit to the Gift Shop where several employees and volunteers helped us appreciate the museum quality pieces available for sale. Many thanks to young Emma and the matriarch of the place, Annie, for their good natured guidance and patience. The museum is well worth a few hours of your time.

I planned to take it easy today by visiting a museum, which seemed like a great idea. The museum is located on the north side of Flagstaff, not far from Snowbowl. Later, I found out that it's a privately owned museum. Admission is $15, which is pretty standard for most museums, and they also offer yearly memberships. Though the museum is small, it's very well curated. What I loved most about it were the comfortable seating areas scattered throughout, making it easy to take breaks and enjoy the exhibits. There's only one drinking fountain for refilling water bottles, located near the restrooms by the gift shop at the end of the route. The museum is also surrounded by plenty of trails, perfect for exploring after your visit.

What a lovely little museum! The Museum of Northern Arizona is located in Flagstaff, Arizona off a main road near a residential area. It's not in downtown or near NAU so you don't really deal with parking or crowd issues. There is a large private parking lot located at the front of the Museum Facing the street. Prices for Admission: - General Admission $18.00 - Senior (65+) $16.00 - Native American (10 & Up) $13.00 - Youth (10-17) $13.00 - Child (9 & Under) $0.00 - MNA Adult Member - (2 Tickets Only) $0.00 - MNA Youth Member - (17 & Under) $0.00 The museum is set up as a circle and flows well from room to room, with the Life Zones of the Colorado Plateau Outdoor Garden in the center so that wherever you start your visit, if you follow along, you will end up back at the entrance or where you started. Rooms are: Geology, Jewelry & Ceramics, a Modern art room, a kids discovery room, Poetry Maps featuring artwork of the area paired with a poem from a local poet, Collecting in a Changing World, Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau, Archaeology, the lobby, and the Museum shop. My daughter and I were very impressed by how well done the Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau room was. It was extremely educational and visually pleasing. It took us about two hours to see everything in the museum that we wanted,self-guided. I felt like this museum was made just for me. They had dinosaurs fully assembled and displayed in two separate rooms and I have loved dinosaurs since I was a small girl, an entire kids area, dedicated to social insects, particularly ants. My favorite ant was featured, the Honeypot Ant. I have a Masters in Entomology and specialized in ants. They have an extensive collection of jewelry, ceramics, and artifacts from the Hopi. They also speak of the Anasazi and have tools and artifacts from them. I am fascinated with both of these peoples and time periods. Upon exiting, we realized that there was a half mile Rio de Flag Nature Trail that took us among the Pine trees and along a small, trickling river. This was the perfect hike to stretch our legs, forest bathe, and soak in some nature before I started my drive back down to Phoenix. There is a men's and women's restroom located in two different spots in the museum. They are large and clean. The museum as a whole was very nicely kept and clean, and all of the docents and staff were extremely friendly. Collapsible chairs are available in most rooms if you need to grab one and use it to sit while enjoying the exhibits. All exhibits are on the first floor. There are no stairs to worry about.

This was a great stop with our two kids en route to Sedona. Clean, well-organized stories of the native people and life before (and some dinosaurs). The native art was beautiful, and it was a pleasure to learn so much about the different tribes in the area.

Found this museum on museums4all.com a few months ago while preparing for our roadtrip to Arizona. I love learning so I was excited to see such an incredible museum offering free admission for EBT card users. My husband and I explored each exhibit, oohing and aahing at the beautiful art. Learning about the Hopi people made for an educational and enjoyable morning for the two of us. If you enjoy museums, and learning about local history, I'd highly recommend stopping here at the Museum of Northern Arizona if you are in Flagstaff.

Wonderful day to visit this museum. Friend had free passes and said let's go!! Beautiful day weather was amazing. Enjoyed new exhibits !!

Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) is situated on the outskirts of Flagstaff but has a city bus stop right in front of it. Free Wi-Fi is available yet password-protected (they should post this info in the galleries). There is no café onsite or in the surrounding area. MNA advertises itself as a place-based museum, that is, "a gateway to understanding the Colorado Plateau". While its mission is executed nicely on the local culture side, I think that its treatment of regional natural history is inadequate. In my visit, I encountered very few taxidermies showcasing the flagship or commonly seen wildlife in northern Arizona, let alone dioramas of different habitats of the Plateau (e.g., shrublands and pine forests). As for the culture-themed exhibitions, the archaeology and ceramics galleries are oldie but goodie--both are rich in information, though this text-heavy approach can be overwhelming to non-specialist visitors at times. On the other hand, the Native American gallery feels fresh, however, it is presented entirely from the point of view of Indigenous people. As I often say, while it is true that the lack of their voice has long been a problem in Western cultural institutions, the answer cannot be the complete removal of the museums' own curatorial perspective. Taken together, it seems to me that what MNA has to offer cannot justify its general admission of $18. That being said, it still provides an educational escape from the summer crowds in Sedona and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon NP (and it is open seven days a week). You will most likely have a relaxing experience here no matter if you combine your museum visit with a stroll in the woods nearby, or if you just pick up a book from the Museum's reading area, sit on one of the ample benches inside, and let your mind wander.

We have been members on and off for many years. Main attractions are the same, little renewal. Solid historical perspective. We came in this day to see "Selling of the Southwest" showing. I was underwhelmed. I thought I'd see some "selling" materials, like old ads, magazines, marketing materials. Not much of that. It had good narrative write ups about what occurred but not much visual marketing materials. IMHO. It's still a good visit, art /gift shop is exceptional. Prices high.

A hidden gem! The exhibits were very informative but not too wordy. The tour with our docent was fantastic. They have portable chairs available for those who can't stand long. I will definitely go back.

Loved all the exhibits! The Native American craftmenship were all so gorgeous and my fave was definitely the maps of poetry where they paired a poem with a painting.

If you're up in Flagstaff, you have to visit this museum. Most of it is dedicated to the indigenous peoples who once lived on the lands of Northern Arizona. Small entry fee to get in the museum, but there are so many wonderful artifacts, art pieces, and science-related displays to give you a glimpse of the amazing history that was once this area. Plan to be here at least an hour, easily two, to see all of the exhibits.

The museum of northern Arizona was really nice and I'm not sure why someone else trashed it in a review. It focused largely on pottery, jewelry and clothing of the native people and had numerous displays and textual informational. The price of $15 was appropriate for adults and kids under 10 get in free. I would recommend visiting the Museum of Northern Arizona when you are in Flagstaff.

My wife and I have seen many Native American heritage sites in Arizona around Cottonwood, Sedona, and Flagstaff. It's a great way to learn about their life and the homes they lived in. Unfortunately, these sites are very limited in their artifacts. It's there if it can handle the Arizona elements. This museum fills in the gaps with the actual artifacts. The Babbitt Gallery with 150 ceramic vessels (pots) is the most impressive exhibit in the museum. You can see how pottery changed over time on the Colorado Plateau from 800 AD to 1800 AD.

Highly recommended for anyone interested in Native American culture. Do not let the humble building fool you! This museum housed one of the most extensive collections about various American Indian cultures in the Arizona area. The museum staff offered a lot of knowledge beyond the exhibit, and the museum arranged the artifacts to tell compelling stories about various nations. A must-see for any travellers.

Joanna and I visited the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff today. This is a wonderful museum of geology, anthropology and Native American people of all Colorado Plateau. They have upgraded the exhibits of Native American Tribes with the participation and advice of Native people. I'm grateful that Harold and Mary Colton established the museum. We had an hour-long tour with a guide named Rebecca. Rebecca is a very decent docent!

This is an incredible museum, with exhibits touching on local geology, prehistoric flora and fauna, and Native American culture. It is bigger than it looks, and one should plan on spending a good bit of time here.

Great little museum. Celebrates the rich colorful history of the region. They have the most amazing display of native pottery. Well worth checking out. Amazing.

I was fortunate enough to be in Flagstaff during the Navajo Heritage Festival. For this celebration, the MNA brought jewelers, weavers, painters, sculptors, craft people, and even entertainers. I was delighted to see the Pollen Trail Dancers, the Sweethearts of Navajo, and the Jones Benally family. And of course, the was fry bread and Navajo tacos. The museum itself has lots of pottery, rugs and dolls. It also has a timeline of events. It is a really nice space and worth a visit. Very relaxed atmosphere and casual. They also host weekly events, specially on the weekends. If you are in the area, check them out.

We had a great time here. When we pulled up I was like whoa this place is small big it actually has a lot to offer. I like that they had some interactive stuff for the kids. Instead of being like don't touch that, be careful, we were able to say feel that, open that. It helped the kids to learn and stay entertained. I would recommend.

DO NOT plan/host your EVENT here! It's overly priced and they do not follow through with your contract or email statements. We paid an estimated price of $6k and they did not provide what was promised or listed in the brochure. From the beginning we wanted both ceremony and reception outside with lighting, a tent, and flooring and that was all discussed from the beginning and sent in the contract/email. A month before the wedding they told us we could not get any of the things listed on our contract or in email. We only received a $100 refund, which was ridiculous, it should have been way more!! On the day of our wedding it did rain, which we knew it would. They did not provide any of the items promised, so we had to rent another tent which was an additional cost and provide all the lighting, sound, cleaning crew, and other miscellaneous items. They also did not clean up the area as promised (clear pine needles, clear stacked wood, clear weeds, etc) so our wedding coordinator had to do all the extra stuff that the venue did not do. On top of all that their bartenders took advantage of our guests and charged them for the alcohol that we (my husband and I) had already purchased. They even refused to give me the bride a drink at cocktail hour. This was a horrible experience. Interesting enough, the day after our wedding the venue decided to get a tent for their own event, which is ridiculous because they could have at least done that for our wedding. We made it work, but they ruined the experience for me as a bride. I'm very easy going but they refused to give me things that were promised and took advantage of our guests to make more money. This business is not worth spending money on. As a Flagstaff Native I am very disappointed in their service. To add to the flame the special events manager who handled my wedding from the beginning was let go and they hired a new manager and still none of them respected my plans, the contact, or promises from the beginning.

How many times have I passed by this museum while in Flagstaff or Snow bowl and not stopped? I'm so glad we did this time, what an amazing museum! We were very lucky to happen upon the 2pm guided tour. A very knowledgeable geologist showed us around and we learned some very fun facts about the Native American tribes from Arizona. Also, they display a fun assortment of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Gorgeous new exhibit 10 years in the making, detailing all of the Plateau tribes now open. With beautiful, rotating exhibits and artwork you won't be sorry to get the membership if you live anywhere nearby. Student, Senior & military discounts. Native Americans get %50 annual membership!!

The price is much too high for a very small museum containing a relative handful of exhibits. Most of the artifacts are pottery and jewelry. The entire museum would work well collected into one exhibit inside of a much larger museum with a broader scope.

Nice hike, great exhibits that summarized many features of the area especially the native people. Some hands on stuff for kids. It was a fantastic find for a spontaneous stop coming back from the Grand Canyon but would be even better as an introduction to the southwest!

I can't imagine a classier museum than this one. Be sure to walk the nature trail. It takes you down into a canyon cut by a creek and then up again through the pines. It's gorgeous. The inside is so impressive. Room after room, each dedicated to something different: Art, geology, history, pottery, jewelry, culture, etc. Just go!

I love museums and enjoy visiting museums wherever I travel. I have been to many museums abroad and within the U.S. I decided to stop at this museum for a few reasons to see the exhibits covering the tribes of Arizona, New Mexico and other bordering parts, which covers the tribe my family is from (Hopi), and to check out the artwork and t-shirts designed by a local Hopi Artist Duane Koyawena who is very talented and is well known among native american artist. The museum is very well organized and is not large. It gives you what I call a glimpse of the life of many native american tribes, when your on the outside looking in and not of the culture or tribe. A sense enough to give you a basic understanding. The museum entrance fee has a standard price (not sure what it is) and discounted price for seniors, natives, students, military. I paid $8 due to my native discount (yes I carry my tribal card). There are two stores within the museum to purchase items. One store carries jewelry, kachina dolls, baskets, etc and to be honest are pricey. Being of the Native culture as it applies to the tribe I'm from certain items yes do cost but many don't especially if you purchase it directly from the artist or while driving through the rez. I guess its for the tourist. Moving on the second store is reasonably priced which carries post cards, t-shirts, magnets, books and other items made by some native artist which are reasonable for someone seeking a souvenir of some kind. If a person has time to kill and is sightseeing the Flagstaff area, yes stop by for an hour and then move on to the Pioneer museum and other points of interest to cover Flagstaff.

MNA was established in 1928 as a place to celebrate the people and geology of the Colorado Plateau. In addition to permanent exhibits in the five main galleries, they have three rotating exhibitions at all times, with their focus on conservation, education, and research. MNA hosts four annual festivals. Each one is unique unto itself and highlights educators and artists (both display and performance) from the featured culture. I was going to say that my favorite of the festivals is the Hopi, but I love the Navajo as well - and seriously I have always enjoyed the Zuni and Hispanic as well (they truly rock the Day of the Dead), so I guess I really can't assist you with choosing. But I will say that if you are able to visit during any of the festivals, you will not be disappointed. Some things that I believe set this museum apart from its peers are the special programs and educational resources that it provides to the community. If you are interested in delving a little more deeply, the museum will literally create a special tour just for you. And this isn't your everyday kind of tour. They will take you out on to the Plateau and you will work with some of the leading specialists in this field. On the other side of the spectrum, they offer several programs for youth and educators at either very reasonable rates, or in some instances free, so that teachers can incorporate them in to their lesson plans. It's a short ride outside of Flagstaff proper (just three miles North of downtown on highway 180) and is well worth the time invested. One note is that this is not someplace that you should expect to kill an hour in. To do it justice, you really must plan on spending at least four hours (seriously they have something like five million artifacts). Take a picnic lunch, grab a table under the beautiful Ponderosa Pines and have a lovely afternoon!

This is really a great and wonderful museum, shows all the different tribes who lived and live in Northern Arizona.

A very nice museum, and possibly the best overall museum in Flagstaff. Two main focuses are geology, which covers prehistoric fossils, meteors, and crystals, and an archaeological/anthropological exhibits focusing on Native American tribes (ancient and modern) of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah areas. The Native American tribes seem to not just describe the tribes, but seem to be collaborative with the tribes depicted in the museum, where Native Americans showcase their own culture and in their own words. The exhibits also included Native American artifacts that had been donated, as well as art and tapestry. The gift shops feature Native American art, much of which were produced by Native American artists. Highly recommend!

This museum blew me away. The outdoor grounds is beautiful and worth a hike on a nicer day (I was there when it was a nice day but super muddy/snowy...) The museum itself is a bit smaller, but there is so much to see and learn inside! They have a few areas: a geology section and an archaeology section, as well as a contemporary/rotating art exhibit space. The part that really blew me away was the more modern room which had artifacts, historical, and contemporary pieces from Southwestern Indigenous groups. There were stories & narratives told by native people from their perspectives about their own history and modern lifestyles. This museum is a great way to learn about the many cultures of the Southwest. This is a must-add to your list of things to do on your visit to Flagstaff.

I really enjoyed my visit here in November. It was actually a pretty well done museum for being in a small town. I was very impressed with how well organized and clean the facilities were. And the staff was super friendly as well. The Museum of Northern Arizona is the perfect complement to a visit to the Grand Canyon or even for first time visitors to Arizona in general. It is a great place to learn more about the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau. Even having grown up in this state, I still learned quite a bit about the geology, animals, and native cultures found in Northern Arizona throughout history. They have something for all ages. Kids will enjoy seeing the dinosaur bones and interactive displays. The digital ones could use an upgrade but they had some cool hands-on stuff with volcanic rocks. Then there is a whole other section that adults will love with Native American art and artifacts. Plan to spend at least a couple hours if you want to see it all. There is also a nature trail outside which we didn't do because we ran out of time They also have a rotating art exhibit (that was closed when we went) so there will always be a little something new to see. I will most likely be back!

Very well done ! And the gift shop is really a nice jewelry store supporting the regional tribes I spent 3 hours and will be back Superb

Could not have been more disappointed. The reviews on here were great and the staff were very lovely, but $24 wasted by not seeing any of the geology/paleontology exhibits (really the only reason we wanted to come) due to vendors covering it up with posters/boards/stands for their jewelry and clothing and whatever else I didn't pay to see. There were purses and clothes to sell on the glass cases of the exhibits. Tacky and unprofessional to sell unrelated junk in the exhibit, but at least have them set up somewhere other than on top of/directly in front of it where we can't even see any of it. Waste of money and time. Native American exhibit/items were cool but not seeing any dinosaurs or geology really ruined the experience. Probably would have been a fun museum if they didn't have the vendor event going on so double check before you think about getting tickets.

An absolute gem of a museum! An extensive collection of artifacts and geological information and dioramas. I loved how they connected the culture of the native Americans with the modern times. They have hiking trails but it was raining so we didn't try those out. Very friendly staff!

I came here on my research trip to learn more about Northern Arizona and possibly do some work as well. The facility is huge and beautiful. I was also surprised by how helpful the employees and staff were. I found the geology portion of the museum to be very interesting - both about the Colorado Plateau and Flagstaff, and in the display explaining geologic time. There seems to be a research element as well. I would like to explore more about that the next time I'm in Flag. I loved how everyone in Flagstaff loves geology and is so well-informed and willing to share their knowledge. Part of the reason this town is so cool!

I was highly disappointed in this museum which is too bad since I was really looking forward to a better experience. My complaint: If you are going to call yourself the "Museum of Northern Arizona" then you should have more information (history?) of northern Arizona. I'd say that about 70% of the stuff I saw was either pottery and/or Native American "stuff". It's important for this museum to display and educate visitors on the rich history of the many native cultures of northern Arizona, but enough is enough. Here is a list of things this museum should also be educating visitors on: the railroad system, route 66, the European settlers and pioneers, the ranchers, Lowell observatory and Flagstaff history in general. Also, how about some credit to people like John Powell and John Lee. I could go on and on. I did enjoy the pioneering women artists and mountain lion exhibits. And I also really like looking at Native American pottery, but like I said, enough is enough.

This was a great experience in exposing our family to the native cultures of the Colorado Plateau. I am humbled by the knowledge and connection the natives have to earth and all it's natural elements. The museum does an amazing job in sharing and preserving the cultures that helped to shaped northern Arizona. Loved it all!

You don't have to be a scientist or a geek to enjoy the wealth of exhibits specific to Northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau spanning numerous disciplines including art, paleontology, biology, vulcanology, geology, and anthropology hosted at MNA. You do however want to ensure that you allocate yourself enough time as you will find yourself thoroughly engulfed in a multitude of exhibits spanning millions of years of history. Admission is affordable at $7.00 for adults and varying for children depending on age. For valley dwellers especially (and anyone else), I strongly suggest that you contemplate escaping the summer heat and visit MNA during either the Zuni, Hopi, or Navajo Festival of Art and Culture. Each festival offers an amazing chance for cultural immersion including dances, discussions, ceremonies, and don't forget the chance to sample unique ethnic food. MNA website www.musnaz.org MNA calendar www.musnaz.org/Calendar/Calendar%20of%20Activities%20and%20Events.htm

if you have any interest in the Native American people of the southwest and you find yourself in Flagstaff wondering what you can do for an hour or two then this is the place to visit. this museum has a treasure trove of archeological artifacts of the early peoples of the southwest that is sure to be of great interest to children and adults. I visited with my family in the summer of 2018 and plan to return when we are next in Flagstaff. Incidentally you may want to start your day with a bagel from Biff's Bagels in that fair city, a great selection of bagels make for a perfect breakfast and a wonderful way to begin your Flagstaff adventure.

The guy at the Chamber of Commerce in downtown Flagstaff highly recommended that we visit the museum, said it was "world renowned." In fact, he was effusive. I would not go so far as to believe that this museum has international significance, but it was definitely worth the time and effort. I liked the sections on geology, ethnology, and on different native Indian tribes the best. Admission is now $10 for adults; well worth it and a great way to spend a couple of hours. Great for kids and adults.

I like this museum! I'd been to it many times as a kid, but I've been twice now in the last few years. I rarely meet a museum I dislike. Admission is $10 but as a student it's $7. There are many wings and rooms displaying things to touch, like lava rock. You will learn about the history of the area, of geology and the Grand Canyon, native histories past and present. There was a wing on women artists of the southwest. And a nice display on lions. Spend a couple of hours here and get lost in the museum!

As a museum professional, I make it a point to visit a lot of museums when I travel. I had always heard good things about the Museum of Northern Arizona and I was not disappointed when I visited recently. The museum has a fabulous collection of native American artifacts and their natural history collection was also quite good. The museum is located a few miles out of town and is nestled in a lovely wooded area. I would have loved to do some hiking around its grounds, but did not have the time. It was easy to spend several hours at the museum viewing the exhibitions and spending money in their fabulous shop. My only complaint is that they did not have any food available on site (it meant we had to drive back into town for lunch). I could have easily spent more time at the museum if I had been able to take a lunch break.

Summary based on 1 visit: --extensive collection for a relatively small museum --well marked objects --sometimes has special collections on display. --free parking

A wonderful experience getting to know the history and culture of the area. Loved the Central courtyard and thoroughly enjoyed the Tony Abeyta exhibit. Will definitely return!

Small gem of a museum just outside Flagstaff. Fascinating displays and collections of art, anthropology, geology, cultures, with immersive exhibits about the land and peoples of the area. Good bookshop and museum store with helpful volunteers who seem to enjoy their work.

Some friends of my parents had visited Flagstaff and said that we had to check out the Museum of Northern Arizona...so we stopped in on July 4th and did just that! The building itself is beautiful and it contains a lot of information about the local area. I really enjoyed the art exhibit and could have stayed in there and viewed that amazing landscape art all afternoon. Friendly staff, nice gift shops and beautiful courtyard to relax as well.

I was expecting some variety for a museum in an area with a rich history, but it's about 85% Native American artifacts, 10% extinct animals and 5% photographs of recent history. Not recommended unless you are really into Native American culture and history.

This was our first visit to the museum. It is a combination of the geology, history and art of the Colorado plateau. This includes parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. There was presentations of about a dozen tribes that live or lived on the plateau. I found the art of Jason Garcia very interesting.