Have you seen THRIVE—The First People: Yesterday, Today, and Forever? Step into a world where history, culture, and nature intertwine. Through stunning archaeological artifacts, compelling ethnographic displays, interactive media, and O’odham oral histories, THRIVE offers a rich

A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. Mammals range in size from enormous, like the blue whale, to tiny, like a shrew. Tiny mammals go back a very long time. Take this discovery from Chile as an example. Here at AZMNH, you will find a few tiny mammals

Thank you, Dr. Chris Schwartz, for a fascinating talk. We appreciate your time and knowledge. This concludes the THRIVE Speaker Series. However, you can still come to AZMNH and visit the THRIVE exhibition. We are also very pleased to announce that the lectures will be posted to

Congratulations to Lincoln the winner of an AZMNH membership, courtesy of the AZMNH Foundation. Lincoln submitted the winning name for our newly adopted softshell turtle—Turtleton, or Mr. Turtleton when he's being formal. We are thrilled that so many people turned up for

Hands-on history! Heartwood Montessori students explored real fossils and artifacts up close at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, learning about ancient animals, the O’odham, and life in the desert. Want your students to experience the past in an interactive way? Plan your

The THRIVE Speaker Series was an incredible success and was an exciting reason to return to the museum over the summer! Many people who could not attend reached out to us asking if we could post the lectures to our YouTube channel. We are pleased to announce that we will share

Now accepting applications! Arts and Culture Resources Developer—The current vacancy is for the Museum Fundraising Assignment- An Arts and Culture Resources Developer is responsible for managing the development and fundraising across multiple sources for the Arts and Culture

Save the date for the greatest party ever held at AZMNH! Saturday, September 27, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. #RockOnTheRock

A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. One of the most interesting ways to study fossils is through the lens of biomechanics. How did T.rex eat, or run, or possibly what position did it sleep in? You can come to AZMNH and see the jaws and feet for yourself. Read

Stand next to a giant! Say hello to the American Mastodon, a prehistoric elephant that roamed North America until about 10,000 years ago. With teeth designed for stripping branches, these browsers relied on spruce forests for food. When the forests retreated, so did the

Look up! Our iconic Acrocanthosaurus has been greeting visitors in downtown Mesa for years—have you stopped by for a photo yet?

Meet Alec, one of our amazing volunteers here at AZMNH! He helps bring prehistoric life to the present with fossils you can see up close. Next time you visit, stop by and ask questions; you never know what you might learn!

Visit our YouTube channel to watch the first video in the THRIVE Speaker Series*. Leland Thomas presents a lecture titled, Mo’ has mas ma wud ha apendagĭ heg t-jewed heg t-hemajkam—O’odham ties to the land. Visit AZMNH to experience THRIVE—The First People: Yesterday, Today, and

Tickets are on sale now for Rock on the Rocks! Get ready to rock your world at Rock on the Rock—a lively after-hours event at the Arizona Museum of Natural History like you’ve never experienced before! Whether you're a science lover, music fan or just looking for a unique night

We love seeing your dino wear here at the Arizona Museum of Natural History! 🦖 Our young visitor Sophia came ready in her dinosaur dress and had a roaring good time exploring. From t-shirts to dino hats, our visitors always bring the prehistoric style. What’s your favorite dino

A little light paleontological reading—actually, a little heavy paleontological reading for your weekend. Follow the link to read the Western Association of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting Abstracts. The Arizona Museum of Natural History hosted the meeting. In this

Happy Labor Day! We are grateful for all the hard work that goes into making the museum and our community run. AZMNH is closed today and staff members have the day off.

Step back 260 million years and discover Scutosaurus karpinskii, or “Karpinski’s Shield Reptile.” This 10-foot-long plant-eater lived in the Permian Period. With its bony armor plates called scutes, Scutosaurus carried a built-in shield to help it survive in a tough prehistoric

Looking for a great camp for fall break? Our friends at the idea Museum have an incredible experience for kids ages 7 to 10 called Mini Masters: Exploring Art and Architecture. This camp gives your child a hands-on experience with design, building, and understanding how art and

This morning, we shared something your kids can do, and this evening, we are sharing something you grown-ups can do—Rock on the Rock! This after-hours fundraising event is the greatest party ever thrown at AZMNH. It is a high-voltage evening where science meets sound in the most