Museum of Northern Arizona

The mission stated by the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona is to provide a sense of responsibility and love for the earth, most specifically for Arizona and Colorado regions. Many of the exhibits deal with the Colorado Plateau such as collecting, studying and interpreting items found in that region. The museum was founded in 1928 to ensure research, education and conservation would be maintained.

Anthropology exhibits take visitors through the Grand Canyon by site and artifacts. Hopi, Zuni, Navajo and other Native American artifacts are on display at the museum. They also have documents dating 12,000 years of occupation in the region. A Modern Hopi Mural offers a view of this Native American tribe in a whimsical and entertaining way. Biology is also important to the museum, which is why they have displays of a Life Zone found in the Old Courtyard. It is possible to explore this exhibit during each season to see how it changes. Geology is another important factor to the earth and thus exhibits at the Museum in Northern Arizona. Visitors learn about San Francisco Peaks, dormant volcanoes, and mineral specimens located in the Colorado Plateau including fossils. Admission is $7 for adults.