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Museum of Northern Arizona

3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-774-5213
Ranked #10 of 36 attractions in Flagstaff
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums, Museums
Activities: Shopping
Owner description: One of the great regional museums of our world, surrounded by tremendous geological, biological, and cultural resources in one of Earth's most...... more » Owner description: One of the great regional museums of our world, surrounded by tremendous geological, biological, and cultural resources in one of Earth's most spectacular landscapes. With a long and illustrious history, MNA evokes the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau and serves as a gateway to understanding this unique region. Whatever your time frame, this museum will enhance your experience of the richly diverse cultures, landscapes, and ecology of the Plateau. Nine permanent and changing exhibit galleries present Native cultures, tribal lifeways, natural sciences, and fine arts. Ventures and custom tours explore the Four Corners Region of the American Southwest. Museum Shop and Bookstore onsite. Self-guided Rio de Flag Nature Trail. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is an exceptional museum which enlightens visitors with a concise overview of the geology, history and contributions of Native peoples, especially the Navajo and Hopi. Not boring but with great insight as well as stunning art and native crafts. A respectable gift shop of fine examples of jewelry, pottery, bead work and woven objects as well as a well... More

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Sedona, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

They have awesomne Native American art shows in the summer. More

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San Diego, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The museum has a very complete collection from all aspects of early native life of the area. They also have a small geologic display. Very interesting for people who are in to Native American history, but if you're not there isn't much else to see. The gift shops (again heavily Native American themed) are really great and carry a wide... More

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Thessaly
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

This is very well arranged and informative even for those with very little basic knowledge.( we are from Europe so lack background reference points.) It helped us to make sense of our tours and visits in Arizona. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

This place looks small from the outside. It is HUGE, will easily take you 1-1/2 hrs to get through. Really neat place, lots to see. More

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Midlothian, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This was pretty cool, but I thought it was a little pricy for what it was. There were neat things to see, but not a lot there. However, the women in the bookstore were amazing - I told one where else we were going and she showed me things to make sure and see while I was there. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

The area had an unseasonal wet snowfall( Apr. 14) and while touring this great museum, you could look out the windows at the snow and icicles. The displays were very well done and informative. Saw beautiful pottery from many time periods, and the Navajo rugs were wonderful to see. More

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Madison, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Gives you a great understanding of the Indians and their way of life More

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

We visit the Museum of Northern Arizona a couple of times a year and still enjoy it each time. I’ve recommended this place to a couple of friends, and they have come back with positive comments, and thanked me for suggesting it. My tween daughter enjoys it as well. Compared to a museum you might find in a major city,... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

We had high expectations about this museum, expecially about the geology section but found the actual exhibits very small and limited, not like they are advertasing in their own web-page. The ethnology gallery about the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, and other Native American was a little bit better but the fine art gallery and jewelry gallery we found modern and boring.... More

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