🎨 Sunday Morning Art 🎨
"Primitive Buffalo Dancers" by Acoma Pueblo artist Wolf Robe Hunt, Museum of Northern Arizona collection | C1734
#sundaymorningart #wolfrobehunt #AcomaPueblo

First garden post of 2026. Rhubarb is starting to peek through. Seems a bit early.

Spring break at the @musnaz.bsky.social

In Arizona, we don't have Daylight Savings Time.

Graphic, stylized bird in black, blue, white, dark red with a yellow beak, standing next to a purple flower with green stem and leaves. Small orange slashes in the background and three rather thick blue lines that bend above the bird with red flowers on either side.

🎨 Sunday Morning Art 🎨
"Thunderbird" by Stella Loretto (Jemez Pueblo)
Museum of Northern Arizona collection | C2297

View more from the MNA collections by clicking the Collections Online button at musnaz.org/collections/

#sundaymorning #jemezart #watercolorpainting

There’s lots going on at the @musnaz.bsky.social

Seven years rolling: Hopi R2 bridges ancient art, modern tech FLAGSTAFF — When artist Duane Koyawena first saw a partially assembled droid in Joe Mastroianni’s workshop in 2019, he knew the Star Wars style R2 unit being built for an

"It’s very easy to give up and quit, but the magic happens when you don’t.” —Duane Koyawena. Read about the birth and legacy of Hopi R2. Our thanks to Duane and Joe for their dedication in keeping this unique droid alive and bleeping.

#Hopi #R2D2 #StarWars #CultureIcon

"We'll take our stand for this land & the stranger in our midst..."

Powerful. Brutal. Inspirational. A loving tribute to Renée Good, Alex Pretti & the good people of Minneapolis.
Plus, it name-checks all the villains: the Puppy Killer🐶, Pee-Wee German🇩🇪, the Orange Atrocity🍊💩 & above all: ICE🧊🚫
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From the collection of the @musnaz.bsky.social and on show in the new exhibition, ‘Call of the Colorado Plateau’.

We’re honored to be included in Roger Naylor’s “10 Best Things to Do in Arizona in 2026." 🎉 Being recognized alongside so many incredible places and attractions across the state is truly exciting.
#amazingarizona #thingstodoin2026

Sun Jan 4th is the final day to see ‘Collecting in a Changing World’ at Museum of Northern Arizona. The exhibition explores the dynamic nature of museum collections and how art, science, and culture are interconnected on the Colorado Plateau.

I’m spending time in ‘Collecting in a Changing World’ before it closes on Jan 4. Looking at how museum collections can preserve ancient skills and inspire new generations. @musnaz.bsky.social

Foggy start to 2026 at Grand Canyon.

🎉 Happy New Year from the Museum of Northern Arizona! 🎉
May your 2026 be filled with discovery and new adventures. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Museum for another year of inspiration. “MNA Fetish” by Theodore Villa (Apache, Zapotec) MNA collection | C2360

#HappyNewYear #NewYear2026

This charming group of ceramic turtles is on display in ‘Collecting in a Changing World’ at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Last day to see this exhibition is Sunday January 4th.

At our Easton Collection Center, Janice Day holds a katsina doll made by her father, Bill Quotskuyva, a renowned Hopi carver. This doll represents Sootantaqa—sometimes referred to as a Laguna Gambler or Laguna Corn Dancer. Janice is advising MNA on its upcoming Katsintithu—Katsina Dolls exhibit.

I’m spending time in ‘Collecting in a Changing World’ before it closes on Jan 4. Looking at how ancient Pueblo pottery inspires contemporary makers. @musnaz.bsky.social

🎨 Sunday Morning Art 🎨
Untitled painting by Robert Draper, Navajo (Diné) and Hopi, Laguna artist (1938-2000), Museum of Northern Arizona collection | C1308
#robertdraper #hogan #sundayartday #indigenousart

The Museum welcomes all Native American tribal members with FREE admission throughout November in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Simply mention your tribal affiliation or show a tribal ID at the admissions desk. We look forward to seeing you soon.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

📣 Exhibit Alert! 📣
Last Chance to See Poetry Maps.
Only seven days remain to explore this imaginative exhibition where art and poetry come together to chart the spirit of the Colorado Plateau. More at musnaz.org/on-view/poet...

A beautiful Southwestern landscape. The two figures give a sense of the enormity of the view. On view in Poetry Maps at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Closing soon!

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we extend our gratitude to the Indigenous members of our staff and to the many Native artists, educators, knowledge holders, and community partners who share their wisdom and creativity with the Museum of Northern Arizona. Thank you!

Creepy collections: Museum of Northern Arizona hosting Spooky Science and Freaky Finds event Saturday's event is designed to be engaging as well as informative and is tied to the Halloween season.

We're all batty about this! We hope to 🥸 you Saturday, October 11, at the Museum.
#spookyscience #freakyfinds #museumcollections #thingstodoinflagstaff

The 𝘓𝘙𝘉 published many of Tony Harrison’s poems over the years, including, most famously, ‘v.’ To mark forty years of the poem, and in tribute to its author, live readings will take place in Holbeck on Sunday 12 Oct, in association with Slung Low. More info/tickets: www.slunglow.org/v-a-homecomi...

MNA archaeologists have been working with the Navajo Nation Heritage and Historic Preservation Department to document ancestral sites in Navajo Nation. Please remember: Your footsteps leave an impact. Walk gently, take only memories, and help preserve the stories of the past.

Happy Anniversary to my Sweetie, Duchy Parade!

A great opportunity for emerging artists - of all ages - to develop and expand their creative practice.

From the collection of the Museum of Northern Arizona. Enjoy!

🎉 It's our 97th birthday! 🎉
The Museum of Northern Arizona was founded in early September 1928. It was first located in the Women’s Center building in downtown Flagstaff on Route 66. This photo shows a school group visiting there in 1934. Two years later...
#happybirthday #MNAhistory #flagstaff