Letters | January exhibitions

January exhibitions

Editor,

Happy New Year! We begin 2026 with two exhibitions designed to spark curiosity and engage the senses.

Starting January 10, we invite you to explore Katsintithu—Katsina Dolls. This newly expanded installation takes a deeper look at the tradition, meaning, and artistry of these uniquely Hopi dolls. The installation of dolls will rotate every six months, drawing from MNA’s extensive collection.

Later in the month, we hope you’ll return for Call of the Colorado Plateau, an immersive exhibition that explores the powerful relationship between nature and the human spirit. Featuring artists and adventurers inspired by the region’s dramatic landscapes, the exhibition goes beyond the visual with multisensory experiences that evoke the feeling of being in the wilds. We’re very proud to present this exhibition as the regional museum of the Colorado Plateau.

I also encourage you to delve deeper into our Wagon Road to Mother Road exhibit with a January 8th curator talk by David Purcell, MNA archaeologist and historian. Known for his expertise, wit, and deep knowledge of Route 66, David offers engaging perspectives you won’t want to miss.

Local residents: We have a special Sunday admission offer just for you through 2026.

We look forward to welcoming everyone in the new year.

Mary Kershaw
Executive director and CEO, Museum of Northern Arizona
Flagstaff, Ariz.

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