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Navajo Nation Museum

Arizona 264 and Loop Road, P. O. Box 1840, Window Rock, AZ 86515
928-871-7941
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Museums
Traveler Description: Set into a sandstone hollow, the Navajo Nation Museum is not just a museum.  It is the Museum, galleries with rotating exhibits, the Navajo Nation... more »
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Cocoa, Florida
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

A free museum, art center, and gift store located next to the Navajo wildlife zoo. well worth the time, give yourself two to three hours to enjoy all things Navajo More

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The Woodlands, TX
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Located in the Amtrak train station, up the stairs across from the cafe, the museum occupies a small area. Only open Mon.-Fri., too bad for tourists in Gallup for the weekend. They need longer hours, more publicity and more space, because what is there is very special and desperately needed. They champion the artistic skills and development of this and... More

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Chinle, Arizona
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
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Like the bookstore and gift shop. Wish there were more exhibits. Still nice. More

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Gallup, New Mexico
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

While not the best museum in the world, it is worth visiting if you are in the area. More

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Arizona
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

This museum has high quality exhibits which rotate. Currently a famous Navajo artist is featured. Another time I went to see Two Grey Hills Weavers featured. The permanent exhibits are educational and informative. Lots of free special programs offered. See current Navajo Times for listings. A nice gift shop is adjacent to the museum. The admission is free but be... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011

Cool place, I love Navajo Code Talker history. they have a lot of empty space, that could be used for more displays. More

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Tucson, Arizona
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

The Navajo Nation Museum first wows you with its beautiful design, a modern evocation of a hogan. As with a hogan, you enter on the east. If you are new to Navajo culture, you will be introduced to a variety of arts and crafts, from traditional to contemporary. Frequent special programs take place in the museum and the lovely theater.... More

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Massachusetts
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2009
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You can learn a lot about Navajo history at this small museum. The building is beautiful and also houses the Navajo Nation Library and other offices so the museum is just one section of it. It also has an excellent gift shop with one of the best selections of books on Native American history and life. The museum is free... More

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