Navajo Nation Museum

10/15/2026

10/06/2026

Community Celebration at the Navajo Nation Museum on Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 12, 2026, 2 PM at Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, AZ.

09/30/2026

UPDATE!!!

NIHI NA’ACH’ĄĄHÍ Á’TÉ (We Are Painters!) Watercolor Workshop Series!
Jack Ahasteen will be joining this evenings session with newly titled Miss Navajo Nation 2026-2027 Rochelle R. Francisco! Due to weather, we’ll be painting inside the new Jack Ahasteen exhibit and it will be your choice to paint whatever you like!

Sko paint YOUR CHOICE!

TODAY (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)
4:00pm - 6:00* pm (MDT)
LOCATION CHANGE: Meet inside Navajo Nation Museum *Extended time to meet Jack Ahasteen & Miss Navajo Nation 2026-2027 Rochelle R. Francisco

4:00 - Jack Ahasteen artist talk, while painters paint.
4:30 - Miss Navajo 2026-2027 Rochelle R. Francisco meet & greet, while painters paint.
5:00 - Participants share their experiences in the workshops.

Free & All Ages!
Learn the basics of watercolor painting and connect with fellow artists!
The Museum will provide paper, paint, brushes, & snacks!
Local & community creatives of all levels welcome!
Opportunity to display your creations inside the Navajo Nation Museum!

The Navajo Nation Museum would like to thank everyone for joining us during these workshops. NNM plans to take a break in October 2026 to plan for an exhibit opening. NNM will share the work created in the workshops inside the Museum. NNM plans to host upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 workshops and we look forward to continuing painting with our community!

For More Information:
Phone: (928)871-7941 | Email: [email protected]

09/29/2026

NIHI NA’ACH’ĄĄHÍ Á’TÉ (We Are Painters!) Watercolor Workshop Series!
Sko paint YOUR CHOICE with the newly titled Miss Navajo Nation 2026-2027 Rochelle R. Francisco! Due to weather, we’ll be painting inside the Navajo Nation Museum and it will be your choice to paint whatever you like!

TOMORROW (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)
4:00 pm - 6:00* pm (MDT)
LOCATION CHANGE: Meet inside Navajo Nation Museum!
*Extended time to meet with Miss Navajo Nation 2026-2027 Rochelle R. Francisco

4:00 - Miss Navajo 2026-2027 Rochelle R. Francisco meet & greet, while painters paint.
5:00 - Participants share their experiences in the workshops.

Free & All Ages!
Learn the basics of watercolor painting and connect with fellow artists!
The Museum will provide paper, paint, brushes, & snacks!
Local & community creatives of all levels welcome!
Opportunity to display your creations inside the Navajo Nation Museum!

The Navajo Nation Museum would like to thank everyone for joining us during these workshops. NNM plans to take a break in October 2026 to plan for an exhibit opening. NNM will share the work created in the workshops inside the Museum. NNM plans to host upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 workshops and we look forward to continuing painting with our community!

For More Information:
Phone: (928)871-7941 | Email: [email protected]

09/25/2026

Community Outreach & Patient Empowerment(COPE) invites you to the
8th Annual CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CONFERENCE
September 29 & 30, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Navajo Nation Museum
Window Rock, AZ

RP:

We so are excited to be hosting our 8th Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference Tuesday and Wednesday at the Navajo Cultural Museum in Window Rock, Arizona! This conference is geared towards community members and individuals impacted by cancer.
There is still time to register to attend the conference in person!
Please find in person registration information here:
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09/23/2026

09/23/2026
RECAP from 09/16/26’s Nihi Na’ach’ąąhí Á’té (We Are Painters!) Watercolor Workshop at Navajo Nation Museum!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Navajo Nation Museum (NNM) was excited to welcome Jack Ahasteen and Diné Native Plants Program(DNPP) to cohost the third session of Nihi Na’ach’ąąhí Á’té (We Are Painters!) To kick off the workshop, Mr. Ahasteen took participants through his newest exhibit where he shared stories and inspiration from over 50 years of being a professional artist. Mr. Ahasteen also shared artwork from his sketchbook! After, Diné Native Plants Program(DNPP)’s Jesse Mike shared information about gathering local plant seeds before rainfall cut the plant walk short. Mr. Ahasteen’s illustrations in the book Nanise’ were used as a resource for DNPP’s Restoring Native Plants to Navajo Nation Lands Handbook. Artists then gathered in the Museum Dining Room to paint a Sheepherder’s Special Still Life. The sheepherder’s special included the following items, Spam, Hills Bros. Coffee, Blue Bird Flour, Morton Salt, and Clabber Girl Baking Soda. The still life also featured local plants and flowers, Globemallow, Cowpen Daisy, Rubber Rabbitbrush, and Hoary Tansy Aster. Artists were allowed to snack throughout the workshop and Mr. Ahasteen joined in on painting! At the end of the workshop, the sheepherder’s special items were raffled to participants.

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DNPP Website: https://dinenativeplantsprogram.my.canva.site/
DNPP Restoring Native Plants to Navajo Nation Lands Handbook:https://www.nndfw.org/dnpp/docs/Handbook_Restoring_Plants_to_NN_Lands.pdf

09/21/2026

Last two weeks to stop by and enjoy Navajo Nation Museum’s Master Silversmith Eugene Ross & Student Exhibit!

The Exhibit will close on Friday, October 2, 2026!

This exhibit highlights & celebrates Master Silversmith Eugene Ross & Students from NNM’s 2025 Silversmith Workshop. Check out their works of art at Navajo Nation Museum today! The 2025 workshop was in collaboration with Mesa Community College and Evergreen's House of Welcome.

Navajo Nation Museum is not responsible for accidents, thefts, injuries, or illnesses.

09/17/2026

RECAP from 09/02/26’s Nihi Na’ach’ąąhí Á’té (We Are Painters!) Watercolor Workshop at the Navajo Nation Museum!

Wednesday, September 02, 2026, the Navajo Nation Museum (NNM) collaborated with Diné Native Plants Program(DNPP) to host the second session of Nihi Na’ach’ąąhí Á’té (We Are Painters!) It was a beautiful day for a short hike to the sandstone slabs on the Museum Hiking Trail. The days leading up to the workshop had rained and the plants were popping! The prompt for the second session was to paint plants and flowers. Diné Native Plants Program(DNPP)’s Jesse Mike started the session by sharing information about DNPP's program and upcoming events. DNPP “aims to educate, conserve, and promote Native Plant species vital to the culture and ecology of the Navajo Nation. DNPP aims to promote sustainable land practices and enhance biodiversity by integrating traditional knowledge with modern conservation efforts." DNPP was helpful in scouting the area we hiked to paint as well as providing details about local plants. Artists were able to snack before the hike at the picnic area near the trailhead. NNM provided all materials and briefly shared watercolor basics and NNM's upcoming events. To learn more about Diné Native Plants Program(DNPP), check out their website: https://dinenativeplantsprogram.my.canva.site/ and give the program a follow on Facebook & Instagram.
NNM’s Nihi Na’ach’ąąhí Á’té was featured in the 09/10/2026 issue of the Navajo Times!

09/16/2026

RP: Navajo Mountain Bike Festival

🚲✨ 4 days count down! The Navajo Mountain Bike Festival is almost here!

📍 Navajo Nation Museum — Window Rock, AZ
📅 September 18–20, 2026
🎟️ FREE + OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Check out our official flyer for a look at our rough weekend schedule, some of our amazing Turquoise Sponsors, and everything coming together for this year’s festival. 🩵

📲 PRE-REGISTER!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or hit the link in our bio. The festival is completely FREE, but pre-registering helps us get a better idea of who’s joining us AND gets you raffle tickets for some cool on-site giveaway prizes! 👀🎟️
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVQPuesxs1kpdUQXATNFBaCztlPAmXGvcuIVuozMcwf88CTw/viewform

Come ride, bring the babies, bring the family, check out the races, vendors, films, music, community rides and everything in between.

Please share the flyer with your friends, family and riding crew. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Window Rock! 🚵🏽‍♀️🚵🏽‍♂️🩵

Ahéhee’ to our sponsors, partners, volunteers and community helping make this weekend possible.

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09/16/2026

Naaki(2) events Nation Museum TODAY (09/16/2026)!

NIHI NA’ACH’ĄĄHÍ Á’TÉ (We Are Painters!) Watercolor Workshop Series!
Sko paint a Sheepherders Special Still Life with Jack Ahasteen & Diné Native Plants Program (DNPP)!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
3:30pm - 6:00* pm (MDT)
*Extended time to meet Jack Ahasteen and for a short plant walk around NNM!

3:30pm - Meet Jack Ahasteen before the workshop to chat about his work and newest exhibit at Navajo Nation Museum!

4:00pm - Short walk around Navajo Nation Museum with DNPP to learn about local plants!

4:30pm - 6:00 pm - Paint a sheepherder’s special still life and everyone who joins will get a chance to win sheepherders special items to take home! Jack Ahasteen will be joining in on the session, a great opportunity to learn from an amazing Diné artist!

Free & All Ages!
Learn the basics of watercolor painting and connect with fellow artists!
The Museum will provide paper, paint, brushes, & snacks!
Local & community creatives of all levels welcome!
Opportunity to display your creations inside the Navajo Nation Museum!

Please be advised part of this session takes place outdoors; dress appropriately for warm weather and stay hydrated.

For More Information:
Phone: (928)871-7941 | Email: [email protected]

TALKING CIRCLE SERIES
Speak • Listen • Connect
6:00-8:00pm

Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country and the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services invite you, your family, and friends to a Talking Circle Series at the Navajo Nation Museum Hogan in Window Rock, AZ.

This free public event is an opportunity to share, listen, and empathize with one another. Join us to deepen your self-awareness and expand your social-emotional growth.

Register today by scanning the QR Code. Ahéhee’ - Thank you.
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