Welcome
The mission of
the Museum of Indigenous People is to instill understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the southwest.
NOTICE OF EXTENDED CLOSURE
In effort to protect the public and museum personnel during the current rise is COVID-19 cases, the museum will remain closed for the time being. Our website will be updated as the situation changes. The staff and volunteers wish you all good health in 2021.
NOTICE OF PERIODIC CLOSURES
Occasionally, the museum is closed during regularly scheduled hours due to under-staffing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. When open, volunteers are on site to take your call at (928) 445-1230 to confirm that the museum is open. We apologize for any inconvenience that unavoidable, periodic closures may cause.
Thank you for understanding.
READ BEFORE ENTERING
MIP Health and Safety Statement
At the Museum of Indigenous People, we have taken enhanced actions to protect the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, members, and staff. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting the museum campus.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens, and others with underlying medical conditions are particularly vulnerable.
By visiting the Museum of Indigenous People, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
Transmission Mitigation Instructions:
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If you do not feel well, do not enter the museum or other buildings on the MIP campus.
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All are required to wear face masks.
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All are asked to maintain a six-foot distance between themselves and other individuals. Staff will limit the number of guests as needed.
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All are encouraged to use hand sanitizer before and after touching objects and surfaces in the museum.
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All tissues, gloves, and other trash must be thrown away in trash cans.
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Cleaning and disinfecting strategies are continuously being conducted by museum staff.
Please respect all efforts to keep each other healthy and safe.

Annual Storytellers event this year will be virtual,
watch below

TINY TOT WINNER
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONTEST WINNERS!
Adult Prize - Sophia Thurman, entry #A26
Teen Prize - Gilbert, entry #Teen10
Junior Prize - Teagan, entry #J23
Tiny Tot - Lana, entry #TT01
Click HERE to view the wonderful variety of entries we received.

TEEN WINNER

JUNIOR WINNER

ADULT WINNER