Located in Window Rock, Arizona, this modern facility is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich and unique culture of the Navajo Nation. Native displays, a book and gift shop, snack bar, auditorium, outdoor amphitheater, information kiosk, library and on-site authentic Navajo Hogan complete the center.
The museum maintains an active and professional exhibits program, most of which is produced in-house. Exhibits tend to highlight the work of Navajo artists in various media, including weavings. These art-oriented exhibitions are interspersed with historical and cultural exhibits.
In 2018 the National Archives loaned the museum the only copy of the 1868 treaty that created the Navajo reservation and ended the incarceration of the Navajo at Fort Sumner.
Historical Artifacts: Features an expansive collection of traditional clothing, woven rugs, pottery, and historical tools.
Navajo Code Talkers: Offers a dedicated, highly rated video presentation and exhibit detailing the critical role of Navajo Code Talkers during World War II.
Contemporary Art: Showcases rotating galleries of modern Native American paintings, sculpture, and photography.
Community Hub: The venue houses a research library, an auditorium, outdoor amphitheater and a gift shop featuring authentic local crafts.
Navajo Traditional Hogan: A female hogan sits near the entrance of the Navajo Nation Museum, you can request for a tour inside the hogan.
Rental Space: Call the Navajo Nation Museum to reserve venue space for your event, includes a kitchen and dining area.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday – Friday: 8am– 8pm
Monday & Saturday: 8am – 5pm
